NRF updates retail fraud taxonomy to address evolving threats
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released an updated version of the NRF Retail Fraud Taxonomy, a resource designed to help organizations […]
Celebrating Alesha Shemwell’s service as Interim CEO
June 30 marked the conclusion of Alesha Shemwell’s service as Interim CEO of the Washington Retail Association (WR), closing an important chapter […]
Repeal effort for Washington’s income tax moves toward November ballot
A campaign to repeal Washington’s newly enacted income tax has taken a major step toward appearing on the November general election ballot. Supporters of Initiative 645 submitted 511,408 signatures to the Washington […]
State attorneys general strengthen fight against organized retail crime
State attorneys general are taking on a larger role in combating organized retail crime, creating new opportunities for retailers and law enforcement […]
Ferguson forms economic council amid concerns over Washington economy
Image: Governor’s Office Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order creating a 26-member Governor’s Economic Development Council to advise his administration […]
State elected officials receive salary increases
Washington’s governor, attorney general, and state lawmakers received salary increases on July 1 under a compensation schedule approved by the Washington Citizens’ […]
Microsoft restructures workforce with 605 job impacts in Washington state
Microsoft is reducing approximately 4,800 positions globally, including 605 jobs in Washington state, as part of a broader restructuring tied to shifting […]
Beyond shrink: Asset protection leaders expand their role
Asset protection is evolving beyond its traditional focus on shrink and theft prevention as retail organizations broaden their approach to managing risk. […]
Seattle growth slows sharply after years of expansion
Seattle’s long period of rapid population growth has slowed significantly, according to new estimates from the Washington Office of Financial Management. Between April 2025 […]
“Surveillance Pricing” policy may be heading for Seattle
A new category of retail policy is cropping up across the country, and Washington is squarely in the mix. By spring 2026, […]
National Retail Federation announces 2026 policy priorities
As Congress balances a shortened legislative calendar with budget deadlines and the approaching 2026 midterm elections, several federal policy issues remain front and center for the […]
NRF Top 100 shows stability at the top as retailers adapt for growth
The National Retail Federation’s 2026 Top 100 Retailers report highlights a year of remarkable stability at the top of the industry while showing that […]