As primary stewards of Washington’s retail experience, our mission is to safeguard the interests of our members. Retailers of all sizes and retail sectors, from small businesses to regional retailers, multi-state and even global retailers have joined together to form a more powerful voice on behalf of the retail industry.
We advocate for the retail industry at all levels of government and provide our trusted members with programs of value.
WR’s top priority is implementing a “multi-pronged” approach to increasing public safety, reducing retail theft, and increasing prosecution of ORC. Impact on Washington Retailers: Retail theft, often by organized rings,…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been identified as a priority issue of the majority caucus in both the House and Senate. Over the interim, WR has participated in AI stakeholder meetings…
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SB 5368 / HB 1137 Expanding access to Return-to-Work through off-site light duty options at nonprofits – Bringing injured workers back to work by offering light duty positions contributes to…
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Learn More »Retailers representing all categories and sizes recognize the value of combining resources and ideas knowing that a strong association could achieve goals no single business could accomplish individually.
Learn More »As issues evolve, Washington Retail goes beyond its core mission with targeted initiatives to help our valuable membership.
Learn More »When enrolled in the Group Retrospective (RETRO) Rating Program companies can enjoy lower workers’ compensation premiums due to the aggressive on-site claims management system. We offer a robust safety program along with administering Labor & Industries Return-to-Work program. The caveat being the opportunity to earn back a portion of what you pay in workers’ compensation premiums in the form of a refund.
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WR is committed to providing support to Washington State’s retailers, including our members and the industry as a whole. With the swell of retail thefts and the growing persistence of organized retail crime, WR stands ready to provide retailers with tools to protect their employees and customers while helping to safeguard their place of business.
Retail Services a subsidiary of Washington Retail is a value-based organization that customizes all services to fit our members needs and requirements. We are the liaison between you and Labor & Industries in the State of Washington.
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