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One year after Conde Nast has expanded its reach to include the magazines formerly under the 114-year-old Fairchild Publication brand, Conde Nast executives are considering turning Fairchild into a pair of subdivisions - one for retail trades and one for fashion trades, writes the New York Observer.
Fairchild now exists as an abridged division, including Women’s Wear Daily, W magazine and seven other trade publications, such as Supermarket News and Footwear News.
Prior to joining a very organized and structured Conde Nast, Fairchild publications, including the up-market, glossy finish W, were created in an open newsroom setting, which was often loud and unorganized.
Conde Nast spokeswoman Maurie Perl said, “The consolidation is going very well. We’re pleased with the progress, and we continue to move forward as one company.”
However the Observer points to dissatisfaction among the Fairchild ranks. One former Fairchild staffer is quoted as saying, “Conde Nast is a club. Since when does Conde Nast want to let more people into their club?”
Publishers of WWD and the other trades were reportedly not invited to this year’s Christmas lunch hosted by Mr. Newhouse at the Four Seasons, nor were they on the guest list for the annual publishers’ meeting held in Miami in January.
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