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Local
· Yellow gold is now in vogue [NY Sun]
· Boutiques that offer artsy classes [Metromix]
· To retailers' and restaurateurs' dismay, Columbia Street is no Smith Street [NY Times]

National
· Man sues Apple over iPhone unlocking difficulties [NY Sun]
· An interview with designer Rachel Roy [The Fashion Informer]
· A podcast interview with Kidrobot founder Paul Budnitz [Core77]
· Dell not doing too well at Wal-Mart [The Street]
· The deal has gone through, and Whole Foods now owns Wild Oats [Reuters]
· American Apparel ads make some people feel uncomfortable [LA Times]
· Trovata opening a store in Newport Beach, stores in other cities to follow [WWD, subscription req]