“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, […]
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 […]
US House passes Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), legislation aimed at addressing the growing impact of […]
Representative Larry Springer recognized as Washington Retail Association’s Legislator of the Year
The Washington Retail Association is proud to recognize Representative Larry Springer as WR’s Legislator of the Year for his longstanding commitment to […]
Seattle faces mixed outlook in national investment ranking
Seattle ranked 11th in the Financial Times and Nikkei Investing in America ranking, highlighting both strengths and challenges in the city’s business […]
Representative Mari Leavitt recognized as Champion of Organized Retail Crime and Public Safety
The Washington Retail Association is proud to recognize Representative Mari Leavitt as a Champion of Organized Retail Crime and Public Safety for […]
How Lawmakers Voted on Retail Affordability in 2026
The Washington Retail Association (WR) has released its 2026 Consumer Affordability Scorecard, highlighting how lawmakers voted on key issues affecting retailers, employees, […]
Downtown Seattle continues to attract residents, visitors, and retailers
New data highlights the continued strength of downtown Seattle as a retail, dining, and entertainment destination. According to information compiled by the […]
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 […]
Washington Retail Association welcomes new and incoming board members
Washington Retail Association Board members with Representative McClintock (R-18) and Representative Waters (R-17) The Washington Retail Association is pleased to welcome new […]
Representative Mari Leavitt recognized as Champion of Organized Retail Crime and Public Safety
The Washington Retail Association is proud to recognize Representative Mari Leavitt as a Champion of Organized Retail Crime and Public Safety for […]
Representative Larry Springer recognized as Washington Retail Association’s Legislator of the Year
The Washington Retail Association is proud to recognize Representative Larry Springer as WR’s Legislator of the Year for his longstanding commitment to […]