Seattle City Council selects new president
The Seattle City Council has unanimously elected Joy Hollingsworth as its new president, marking the first time a Black woman has held […]
Seattle police make arrests during holiday retail theft operation
Image credit: Seattle police chase after a felony retail theft suspect at University Village on Dec. 23, 2025. (SPD) Seattle police reported multiple arrests following […]
Cash rounding guidance takes shape amid penny shortage
Retailers across the country continue to navigate challenges caused by the ongoing penny shortage. While many retailers have adopted similar approaches to […]
Previewing the 2026 legislative session: A critical year for retail
As Washington prepares for the 2026 legislative session, retailers can expect a fast-moving and consequential 60 days. Despite record revenues, state spending has […]
Proposed Immigrant Worker Protection Act: What employers should know
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown after a press conference to discuss the Immigrant Worker Protection Act in Olympia on Friday, December […]
Season’s Greetings from Washington Retail Association
As the year comes to a close, WR extends our sincere gratitude to our members, partners, and supporters across the state. Your […]
As Washington state ranks No. 1 in U.S. for retail theft, lawmaker pushes for reform
December 7, 2025 Simone Carter / The Olympian (TNS) Washington is the nation’s unfortunate leader when it comes to retail theft — […]
Port cargo slowdown expected to continue into 2026
A new Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates indicates that declining import volumes at major United States container ports […]
Seattle Council President Nelson introduces new ethics reform bill
City of Seattle Council President Sara Nelson has introduced Council Bill 121130, which would amend the City Ethics Code to limit the role of […]
Retail sales show steady holiday season momentum
New data from the CNBC and National Retail Federation Retail Monitor indicates that retail sales posted solid growth in November, signaling a steady start to […]
Redmond police disrupt multi-state retail theft operation
An image of the security video from the Guitar Center robbery. (Redmond PD) Redmond police recently arrested a 25-year-old man and a […]
Walmart plans Christmas Day closure
Walmart will close all 4606 of its United States stores for a full day on December 25 as part of its annual […]