Washington’s foray into regulating autonomous tools
With the embrace of artificial intelligence as well as questions and concerns around it, many states, including Washington, are set to […]
AG-led Organized Retail Crime unit files its first criminal prosecution
In a landmark move, Washington State’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson recently announced the first criminal prosecution by the newly established Organized […]
Credit card ‘swipe’ fees drive up holiday costs
Rising credit card “swipe” fees are significantly impacting holiday expenses. These hidden fees charged by the credit card industry are piling […]
Census says October retail sales grew year over year, but growth continued to slow
It’s expected that consumer spending will continue to show strength during the holiday season, according to recent data. Despite a slowdown […]
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 […]
Mix of short-term challenges and long-term optimism for the state’s fiscal health
The latest financial updates from the state’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) show an interesting mix of short-term challenges and […]
Celebrating 35 years of success at Seattle Southside Chamber’s Business Awards Gala
Washington Retail recently joined the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce for their Business Awards Gala and Fundraiser. The 2023 Business Awards […]
Congress passes temporary funding to avoid shutdown, delays budget debate into New Year
Congress recently approved a temporary funding measure to avoid a government shutdown and postpone the federal budget debate into the new […]
30% Jump in Klarna’s Black Friday sales as consumers opt for installment buying
In the face of rising inflation, many consumers are increasingly relying on installment payment services like Klarna to manage their budgets. […]
Consumer spending drives another $191 million in expected state revenue growth
Washington State’s economy is experiencing a slight slowdown, with consumer spending remaining steady but the housing market not as robust as […]
Record-breaking turnout over Thanksgiving weekend
The recent National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics survey reveals a record-breaking shopping spree over the Thanksgiving to Cyber […]
‘Normalization of deviance’ in workplace safety
Whenever management’s workplace safety oversight diminishes, safety as a priority also loses its importance to the business. When this happens, and […]