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Thriving together: The power of chamber connections

  Washington Retail was a proud sponsor of the 2023 joint Oregon-Washington Chamber Leadership Conference. The conference in Hood River, Oregon, brought […]

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Consistency: The key to workplace safety

  In the world of job safety, being consistent is key to keeping workers safe. While there are many safety rules and […]

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Kroger and Albertsons announce divestiture plans in proposed merger

  The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. have publicized a definitive agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers to sell select stores, brands, […]

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How teens spend their $$ across beauty, food, and fashion

  Taylor Swift and TikTok are unquestionable favorites among teenagers, as revealed in Piper Sandler’s semiannual Taking Stock with Teens survey. However, […]

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Soft skill series for safety professionals – STORYTELLING

  Soft skills in safety can carry a much-needed boost to the overall safety environment and can transform the safety culture greatly […]

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Merchants welcome Fed plan to consider revising debit card swipe fee regulation

  The Fed announced this week that the Board will meet next Wednesday to consider “proposed revisions to the Board’s debit interchange fee cap.” […]

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Amicus brief filed advocating review of controversial capital gains tax case

  In collaboration with prominent business groups, the Citizen Action Defense Fund (CADF) has filed an amicus brief advocating for the U.S. […]

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King County Council considering a $18.99 minimum wage

  On October 17, the King County Council’s Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee heard a presentation by Council staff on legislation that […]

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IME recording law creates chaos and delays for injured workers’ treatment progress

  Independent medical exams (IMEs) provide a valuable second opinion opportunity to review injured workers’ treatment and identify potential misdiagnoses. These exams […]

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Retail sales increase in September, yet core yearly growth decelerates

  Despite consumers’ ongoing economic challenges, retail sales witnessed a surge in September. Amidst increasing economic challenges such as elevated interest rates […]

WR.CommsOctober 19, 20231 min read
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Employers face lawsuits for pay transparency violations

  Dozens of lawsuits, including at least one class action lawsuit, have been filed against some Washington state employers accused of failing […]

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Fight Retail Crime Day unites the industry

  The recent increase in organized retail crime is posing challenges for not just retailers but also the consumers, employees, and neighborhoods […]

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