New resources and webinars available for Hydrofluorocarbon Regulations compliance
If you have refrigeration units in your retail establishment or have an automotive repair facility that works on air-conditioning, please take […]
Super Saturday expected to bring out 142 million shoppers
In the final stretch of the holiday season, retailers are well-prepared to cater to consumers’ needs with a wide array of […]
WR unveils 2023 Year-in-Review video highlighting advocacy successes
The 2023 Year-in-Review video showcases the organization’s impactful lobbying efforts and policy achievements. The video offers a dynamic recap of the […]
WR board charts 2024 strategy, welcomes new leadership
The Washington Retail Association (WR) Board of Directors and President and Chief Executive Officer Renée Sunde convened for the final meeting […]
Mixed news on Seattle’s economy in 2023
Seattle saw some good news and some mediocre economic news this year. On the plus side, 83,000 workers were in their […]
King County Council delays action on minimum wage legislation
In September, four members of the King County Council proposed legislation to create a new minimum wage standard for unincorporated areas […]
Seattle City Council candidates raised nearly $2.4 million in Democracy Vouchers
All registered voters in Seattle receive four $25 Democracy Vouchers to give to the city candidates of their choice. This year, […]
Seattle City Council will make appointment to fill Councilmember Mosqueda’s position
As citywide Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda moves on to the King County Council at the beginning of 2024, the Seattle City Council […]
Seattle City Council approves 2024 budget
On November 21, the Seattle City Council approved a $7.8 billion budget for FY 2024, which begins on January 1. Seattle has a […]
Retailers and congressional lawmakers unite to fight ORC
In a strategic move to combat organized retail crime (ORC), retailers and lawmakers are pushing for the passage of the Combating […]
Seattle’s outgoing council leaves fiscal challenge for newcomers
In late November 2023, Seattle’s outgoing City Council passed a significant $7.7 billion supplemental budget for 2024, leaving a complex financial […]
Inslee’s budget strategy would target fentanyl crisis
Governor Jay Inslee’s new budget strategy for Washington State, targeting the fentanyl crisis, may have a direct impact on public safety. […]