Labor bill sparks debate over collective bargaining process
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), legislation that would set timelines for […]
Seattle prepares for World Cup safety operations
Local, state, and federal agencies are coordinating extensive public safety planning for FIFA World Cup matches at Lumen Field, with an estimated […]
Free online workplace safety certificates
For many employers, the first job is where workers learn skills that last a lifetime. Yet younger and less experienced workers are […]
Import cargo volume expected to rise briefly before easing into fall
Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are projected to increase year over year in June before trending lower through the remainder of summer […]
Vandalism at state capitol causes damage and renewed security response
Crews are seen boarding up broken windows at the State Capitol in Olympia following a vandalism incident on Thursday. (Mitchell Roland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW) […]
Washington Retail Association joins statewide business policy panel at 2026 WCCE Annual Conference
The Washington Retail Association (WR) was pleased to join chamber leaders from across the state at the 2026 Washington Chamber of Commerce […]
Oregon investigation recovers stolen merchandise linked to regional retail theft
An organized retail theft investigation led to the arrest of three individuals and the recovery of approximately $36,000 in stolen merchandise believed […]
Washington Retail Association outreach to local Seattle chambers of commerce and businesses
On May 12, Washington Retail Association’s (WR) interim CEO Alesha Shemwell, Director of Policy & Government Affairs Crystal Leatherman, and John Engber, Director of […]
Target and Seattle leaders convene to strengthen downtown public safety and economic vitality
On May 19, Target hosted Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, Deputy Chief Andre Sayles, Economic Development Director Beto Yarce, Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans, representatives from Councilmember […]
Rose Gundersen to retire from Washington Retail Association on June 10, 2026
WR announces the retirement of Rose Gundersen, State and Local Government Affairs Associate, effective June 10, 2026, concluding a distinguished tenure of […]
WR and Seattle Metro Chamber discuss collaboration on public safety and business climate initiatives
Alesha Shemwell, Interim CEO of WR, and Crystal Leatherman, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, met with Joe Nguyen, CEO, and Lars Erickson, […]
Organized retail crime resource hub continues to support statewide collaboration
WR, in partnership with Challenge Seattle and WAORCA, developed the Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Resource Hub, a centralized online platform designed to strengthen coordination and response to organized […]