WR Board of Directors meet for annual retreat
This past week our 20-member Board of Directors met virtually for an information-packed two days of strategic discussion and planning as we look forward to the 2021/2022 year. The Board…
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The gift that keeps on giving
As Washington’s economy opens more fully and retailers see a return of in-store shoppers, some 39 million households across the country will begin receiving tax credit payments for each child…
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Washington state officially opens for business
Seventeen months after Washington State confirmed its first coronavirus case in Kirkland, the state has fully reopened its economy as of yesterday, June 30. It is a time of great…
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As consumer confidence grows, uncertainty lingers
There are signs everywhere of economic recovery in Washington State as we anxiously wait for June 30 to fully open up our economy. But the outlook is still somewhat uneven and…
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What does June 30 mean for retail?
After 460 days retailers will finally be allowed to open their doors allowing full capacity for shoppers in brick-n-mortar stores. Retail recovery has looked very different based on sector. General merchandise,…
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One Year Later – what’s next for retail’s recovery?
To understand recovery, it requires a look back to a very different time one year ago. As an industry that has experienced significant transformation for years, the onset of the…
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Governor Inslee considers new bills and post-session county rollbacks
As the state Legislature adjourns after a long 105-day virtual session, the retail industry is still reeling from legislation that will add new taxes and lead to a higher cost…
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