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Local
· New York women carry heavy handbags [NY Post]
· A report from the Opening Ceremony sample sale [Fops and Dandies]
National
· CompUSA closing an 'end of an era' [NY Times]
· Rogan Gregory coming out with collection for Target [WWD, subscription req]
· Advantages of small stores: personalized service, smart Internet usage [NY Times]