Amazon workforce reductions affect Washington state and Seattle tech sector
Amazon has announced another round of corporate workforce reductions that will affect nearly 2,200 employees in Washington state, according to a filing with the Washington Employment […]
Debate continues over proposed Washington millionaire tax
Image: The Olympian Washington lawmakers continue to debate a proposed tax on high earners after Gov. Bob Ferguson said he could not […]
Expansion of advertising taxes in HB 2257 / SB 6113
A major policy concern has emerged in the Department of Revenue (DOR) request bill, HB 2257 / SB 6113. DOR has described the measure as a technical […]
February 4 marked Legislature’s first cutoff for the 2026 session
Tuesday, February 4, marked the first major legislative cutoff of the 2026 session. By this date, most policy bills were required to be voted […]
WA policymakers could learn from CA’s private right of action reform
Despite a short Legislative session, the Washington Legislature has introduced nearly three times as many employment law bills as it did during the long 2025 session. Notably, more proposals include a private […]
Seattle retailer reports significant theft of Seahawks merchandise
Photo: Pro Image Sports A Seattle sports apparel retailer reported a significant overnight theft after a break-in early on the morning of February […]
What retailers and shoppers should know about Presidents’ Day sales
Presidents’ Day is one of the first major retail sales moments of the year and has become a reliable driver of consumer […]
University Place resale shop investigation highlights retail theft concerns
Law enforcement officials are investigating a resale shop in University Place after the seizure of a large volume of Lululemon merchandise, raising […]
Free virtual event highlights the outlook for retail and the consumer
The National Retail Federation (NRF) will host a free virtual event, State of Retail and the Consumer, on March 18 at 10 […]
NRF outlines retail policy priorities for 2026
As Congress enters a pivotal election year, the National Retail Federation (NRF) has identified several federal policy priorities expected to shape the retail landscape […]
What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List
WR is closely monitoring the bills that have advanced through the legislative process. Each week, we’ll spotlight our weekly “hot list” key legislation that could […]
Washington lawmakers review proposal addressing retail pricing technologies
Washington lawmakers are considering legislation that would limit certain retail pricing practices as part of a broader discussion about affordability and emerging […]