Emma Sandler

1 month ago | forbes.com | Emma Sandler

Printemps, a storied Parisian department store, opened in New York City’s Financial District last week on the premise that retail is not dead. But it is, perhaps, sleepy. Consumer confidence has plummeted since January and there has been a months-long global slowdown in luxury. But you wouldn’t know this by stopping by the 55,000 square foot store laid out like a Haussmannian Parisian apartment with its high ceilings, ornate moldings and herringbone parquet floors.

2 months ago | forbes.com | Emma Sandler

Katerina Schneider’s story is familiar to many women. While pregnant with her first child in 2015, Schneider sought to educate herself on a healthy pregnancy, starting with a prenatal vitamin. She discovered a prenatal space full of contradictions, confusion and obfuscation, especially regarding supplements. However, where her story differs is that she sought to do something about it.

2 months ago | forbes.com | Emma Sandler

Touchland, the popular scent-focused hand sanitizer brand, has officially launched into the fragrance category with its Power Essence Body Mists. With an initial collection of eight body sprays launched in February, including scents like Peachy Lychee, Mango Mojo, and Golden Amber, Touchland is attempting to expand beyond its sanitizer, which became a hit in 2020 during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

2 months ago | forbes.com | Emma Sandler

Winter can conjure many images and moods, like cozy fires and blankets, buzzing aprés ski, or even a humbug attitude. But usually, black cherry is not such an image the season evokes. But this time, black cherry is everywhere, at least within the beauty world. First, Glossier launched a Black Cherry collection in January, followed Balmain Hair with burgundy accessories, Fenty’s black cherry lip oil, and a limited edition black cherry hair tool from Shark Beauty.

Jan 30, 2025 | forbes.com | Emma Sandler

In New York City, private members clubs are as storied as the Big Apple itself. But wellness clubs have quickly taken over, with patrons indulging in health-oriented treatments and (near) sober socializing, upending what it means to be a New York-elite. Since New York City emerged out of the Covid-19 pandemic, several wellness clubs have popped up. Remedy Place, The Well, Othership, Bathhouse, Majesty’s Palace, Sage + Sound, Remedy Place and Continuum Club are just a few.