Sarah Halzack

Sarah Halzack

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Fair Isaac Slumps as Pulte Moves to Cut Credit Score Costs

Fair Isaac Slumps as Pulte Moves to Cut Credit Score Costs

April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026

Fair Isaac Slumps as Pulte Moves to Cut Credit Score Costs

Fair Isaac Slumps as Pulte Moves to Cut Credit Score Costs

November 12, 2025

November 12, 2025

Pulte Cites ‘Portable Mortages’ After 50-Year Idea Draws Fire

Homes in North Miami, Florida

April 9, 2024

April 9, 2024

Iran Drones Using US Tech Get Customized by Militants

March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024

Trial Brings Modern-Day Oil Bribery Scheme to Life

January 12, 2024

January 12, 2024

More Swing-State Voters Are in Play for 2024 After Relocation Boom

October 4, 2021

October 4, 2021

Southwest Air to Require Workers to Be Vaccinated by Dec. 8

Southwest Airlines Air

September 30, 2021

September 30, 2021

Toyota’s New Corolla SUV Goes Into Production at Alabama Plant

Inside The 2021 Chicago Auto Show

April 30, 2021

April 30, 2021

OpinionAndrea Felsted and Sarah Halzack

Even Without Vacations, We’re Spending on Fashion Again

International travel and a return to the office may still be uncertain, but that’s not keeping people from getting dressed up.

93rd Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

April 28, 2021

April 28, 2021

OpinionSarah Halzack

Like It or Not, Crocs Are Cool Again

The quirky-but-comfortable clogs gained popularity during the pandemic. Now, smart marketing has made them a fashion statement.

Like It or Not, Crocs Are Cool Again

April 27, 2021

April 27, 2021

OpinionSarah Halzack

It’s Just Wings, and That’s Perfectly Fine

The popularity of an online-only brand made in Chili’s restaurants with a singular focus illustrates how delivery apps are reshaping the industry.

It’s Just Wings, and That’s Perfectly Fine

April 23, 2021

April 23, 2021

OpinionSarah Halzack

Simone Biles Nike Snub Is a Big Win for Athleta

The gymnastics superstar’s defection to Athleta gives the Gap-owned women’s athletic-apparel chain added visibility and credibility with its core audience.

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April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

OpinionSarah Halzack

Not Everyone Can Copy Procter & Gamble’s Price Hikes

The consumer giant is raising prices on some staples so it won’t get squeezed by rising commodity costs. Makers of less essential items may find it harder to follow suit.

Not Everyone Can Copy Procter & Gamble’s Price Hikes

April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021

OpinionSarah Halzack

For a Brief Moment, Everybody Wins in Retail

The stay-at-home spending habits that took hold last year have not fully subsided even as reopening-related buying is taking off. It won’t last forever.

For a Brief Moment, Everybody Wins in Retail

April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

OpinionSarah Halzack

New York Is Back, or at Least Taco Bell Thinks So

The fast-food giant’s Times Square restaurant is a bet on a return of tourism, but its focus on digital ordering is a hint that some pandemic behaviors will stick.

New York Is Back, or at Least Taco Bell Thinks So

April 8, 2021

April 8, 2021

OpinionSarah Halzack

Shoppers Want Revenge. Is Kanye the Answer?

Consumers are ready to indulge in fashion again after months spent mostly at home. But are Gap and Macy’s really poised to be the big winners?

Shoppers Want Revenge. Is Kanye the Answer?

March 25, 2021

March 25, 2021

OpinionSarah Halzack

Gap's Failed Fixer Is Trying His Hand at SPACs. Now?

Art Peck was unable to revive one of America's most iconic clothing companies. Why should investors trust him to build a new retail juggernaut?

Gap's Failed Fixer Is Trying His Hand at SPACs. Now?

March 24, 2021

March 24, 2021

OpinionSarah Halzack

Even Engagement Rings Are a Curbside Purchase Now

A lasting legacy of Covid-era shopping is that customers have more choice from more stores about how and where they receive online orders.

Curbside pickup isn’t just for groceries anymore.

March 24, 2021

March 24, 2021

OpinionAndrea Felsted and Sarah Halzack

What Walmart Can Learn From a Failed British Banking Experiment

The world’s biggest retailer is going where others have gone (and failed) before: financial services. It’ll need a different playbook.

What Walmart Can Learn From a Failed British Banking Experiment

March 15, 2021

March 15, 2021

OpinionSarah Halzack

Wall Street Is Betting You’ll Be Packing Your Bags Soon

Some of the most influential investors are wagering big on a recovery in travel. The latest trends suggest they are on to something.

Holiday Travelers Leave New York For Labor Day Weekend

March 12, 2021

March 12, 2021

OpinionSarah Halzack

Vacation Planning Is No Longer a Fantasy Exercise

More Americans are willing to book a trip than at any time since before the pandemic. The challenge for hotels is making them feel safe.

New York City Predicts Decline In Foreign Tourism Due To Trump Policies