The Takashimaya Building's Future; High Fashion Embraces the Web

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Local
· Thor to expand the old Takashimaya space, maybe bring in a mall store [WSJ]
· Shoppers have been waiting in line for major markdowns at Manolo [MAS]
· Here's a video of MePa passersby subduing the Solstice stabber [Gothamist]
· New wave of lottery scammers are ripping off bodegas [NYP]

National
· The Situation is releasing a workout DVD [NYP]
· F21's maternity line launches in states with high teen pregnancy rates [The Gloss]
· High fashion brands are finally starting to sell online [NYT]
· Look out, Erin Wasson: Billabong is buying RVCA [WWD, subscription req'd]

International
· Naomi Campbell will testify about diamonds at war crimes trial [BBC]