Condé Nast to Close Gourmet, 3 Others

In a sweeping reorganization following devastating advertising page declines, Condé Nast said it would close four magazines: Gourmet, Modern Bride, Elegant Bride and Cookie.

“Condé Nast’s success comes from the ability of our publications to attract readers with a wide range of interests, as well as advertisers who value them,” Condé Nast chief executive Chuck Townsend said in an e-mail to staff sent Oct. 5. “But in this economic climate it is important to narrow our focus to titles with the greatest prospects for long-term growth.

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