Time to “Re:” Think Your Marketing Emails: Washington’s Expansive Subject Line Ruling and Its Nationwide Implications
By Stephanie A. Sheridan, Meegan Brooks, and Kennedy Dicksonn November 13, 2025 In the six months since the Washington Supreme Court issued […]
Retail theft case underscores continued need for coordinated prevention efforts
A recent case in western Washington highlights the growing importance of collaboration among retailers, law enforcement, and state partners to address organized […]
Retailers welcome agreement to reopen the federal government
Washington Retail Association applauds the bipartisan steps taken in Congress to approve a measure that reopens the federal government and restores essential […]
Challenger Katie Wilson wins mayoral race by just over 2,000 votes
After trailing by about 8% on election night, Katie Wilson narrowed the margin in successive vote tallies until she pulled ahead of […]
Tariff update on agricultural imports
The federal government has announced new tariff exemptions for more than two hundred agricultural products. Items such as coffee, tea, tropical fruits, […]
WA lawmakers will join WR to attend NRF’s State Legislative Leadership Experience for the first time
WR and a group of Washington State legislators will attend the 2026 NRF State Legislative Leadership Experience, held during the National Retail […]
Boiler rules update under review
The Board of Boiler Rules and the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries are reviewing potential updates to the state rules […]
Retailers support community safety through naloxone access
Retailers across the country continue to play an important role in responding to the ongoing opioid crisis. Many businesses are choosing to […]
Upcoming L&I rule deadlines retailers should know
Washington Labor and Industries has several rule actions moving that may affect retailers and supply chain partners. Isolated workers. Employment Standards filed […]
Seattle voters overwhelmingly approve B&O tax reform
With just shy of 71% of the vote, a measure to shift the city’s business and occupancy tax (“B&O tax”) was approved […]
Spokane parking tax proposal draws mixed response from business community
Spokane business and community leaders are responding to a proposed twelve percent parking tax that city officials are considering as part of […]
Dick’s Sporting Goods cites rising retail theft as profit concerns grow
Dick’s Sporting Goods recently reported a notable drop in quarterly profits, linking the decline to an unexpected rise in retail theft. Company […]