Sam Daly

Austin

Deals Editor at The Strategist

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Richard Marx 10 Favorite Things 2025

3 days ago | nymag.com | Richard Marx |Sam Daly

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photo: Jamieson Mundy, Joe McKendry If you’re like us, you’ve probably wondered what everyday stuff famous people add to their carts — like hair spray or an electric toothbrush. We asked singer-songwriter Richard Marx — who hosts the podcast Stories to Tell and just released a new single on April 18 — about the canned cold brew, comfy sweatpants, and sugar-free chocolate bars he can’t live without.
A Huge List of Sales: Lorde’s Water Bottle and Some Augustinus Bader

6 days ago | nymag.com | Sam Daly

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers In this article Beauty and wellness Home and kitchen Kids Men's fashion Women's fashion I spent a lot of time yesterday weeding through Everlane’s sale, where discounts reach an eye-popping 70 percent off but stock and color options are fairly bleak. And I did manage to find seven deals that I believe are worth your time and money.
Madewell the Harlow Wide-Leg Pant in Drapey Twill Sale 2025

1 week ago | nymag.com | Sam Daly

Madewell’s Harlow pants have become a Strategist staple ever since Victoria Justice included them in her list of things she can’t live without. “They’re the most comfortable pants,” she says. “They’re casual but a little more chic than a regular pair of jeans. I wear them all the time now with my Converse platform sneakers.” Since then, many a Strategist staffer has bought (and loved) the pant — so much so that writer Ambar Pardilla declared them the best wide-leg work pant.
Marimekko for Every Corner of Your Home — and It’s All on Sale

1 week ago | nymag.com | Sam Daly

20 items in this article 20 items on sale! 20 items in this article 20 items on sale! I’ve long admired Marimekko, but not its prices. As both a fan (see my Strategist Brain from today) and the Strategist’s deals editor, I’m always on the lookout for the brand to go on sale.
On My Mind: Marimekko Tops and a John Waters Trash Can

1 week ago | nymag.com | Sam Daly

15 items in this article 5 items on sale! “Strategist Brain” is a series in which staffers share the stores they’ve stopped in to, stuff they’ve spotted, and extra tidbits from stories they’ve worked on. You’ll hear from a different writer every week. I think I’ve become a pastel-shoe person. A pair of pale-blue Diemme clogs were stalking me on Instagram for months before I finally caved.
Universal Standard Is Having a Sample Sale. Here Are My 18 Favorite Deals.

1 week ago | nymag.com | Sam Daly

18 items in this article 18 items on sale! Universal Standard is our favorite place to shop for high-quality, size-inclusive (they stock sizes 00 to 40) wardrobe basics. Right now, the brand is offering up to 80 percent off on hundreds of styles for its semiannual sample sale. I’ve gone through the deals with a fine-tooth comb and found some excellent discounts on tank tops, denim, and even a $50 swimsuit.
Material’s Beginner-Friendly Knife Set Is 40 Percent Off, Just for Our Readers

1 week ago | nymag.com | Sam Daly

The Strategist Two-Day Sale just kicked off, and in my opinion, one of the best deals of the bunch is this set of kitchen knives from Material, which we’ve named the best less-expensive simple knife set. It includes an eight-inch chef’s knife, a six-inch serrated knife, and a 3.5-inch paring knife.
A Huge List of Sales: Gap Baby Tees and Tons of Travel Bags

1 week ago | nymag.com | Sam Daly

42 items in this article 42 items on sale! 42 items in this article 42 items on sale! Deals writer Alexandra Polk and I have been scrolling through lots of brands’ sales bins this week. Ban.do, Dermstore, and the Gap have perpetually full-to-the-brim bins with good deals, so we found the best of the bunch from each.
That New Ninja Appliance You Want Is On Sale

2 weeks ago | nymag.com | Sam Daly

6 items in this article 6 items on sale! Ninja is having an Easter sale: Select small appliances are up to 25 percent off through April 13. Normally I skip reporting on sales with discounts less than 20 percent off — which is the case for most of the items included here — but I so rarely see some of these products on sale that it seemed worthy of a feature.
Boy Smells LES and Kush Candles Sale 2025

2 weeks ago | nymag.com | Sam Daly

Boy Smells is doing a bit of a rebrand later this week: “We’ve been quietly working for the past 2 years on reformulating our scents, updating our packaging, and changing Boy Smells look and feel,” the company announced on Instagram, and the result will launch this Thursday, April 11. Deals freaks such as myself know that when a brand announces such a big change, a sale is generally afoot. And so it is at Boy Smells. It’s offering 20 percent off its best sellers and 50 percent off everything else.