It looks like there is a rift between Anna Wintour and Si Newhouse and the reason behind it all may be Wintour's contract negotiations. Remeber the rumours about Anna considering retirement? Well it may be that she was trying to send a message to Conde Nast that if they want her to stay around, they better be ready to pay up. Though the tactic gained wide press coverage, the effectiveness of it may not of been the best as insiders have said that even Carine Roitfeld was being considered to take Anna's place. Looks like Anna isn't immune from the recession axe after all.