Unemployment insurance trust fund recovering from pandemic era lows
During COVID pandemic curtailments, the balance in the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund (UITF), which pays unemployment insurance benefits to unemployed workers, declined […]
Register to attend Biz-Fair – two locations – Puyallup & Spokane
On September 23, the 27th annual Small Business Fair will be held in both Puyallup and Spokane. Biz Fair is THE event that all […]
U.S. consumer confidence declines in August
The Conference Board, a non-profit organization that conducts research and analysis on the economy, has just issued its Consumer Confidence Survey® for […]
Retailers choose regional hubs to speed up deliveries
A recent WSJ article discusses how Target, one of the largest retailers in the US, has been using smaller warehouses (or “regional […]
Seattle’s share of remote workers remains high
Washington state has a high share of remote workers, especially in the Seattle metro area, home to many tech and web service […]
“Make it count” – J.C. Penney’s new brand positioning and campaign
J.C. Penney, one of America’s leading retailers, unveiled “Make It Count,” its new brand positioning and campaign, part of its multi-year, self-funded […]
The rising toll of organized retail crime
NRF The safety of our employees and our customers is paramount to the retail industry here in Washington State and across the […]
How America’s retailers plan to use technology to combat organized retail theft
CNBC In the realm of big-box retail, major players like Walmart, Target, Home Depot, and Walgreens are grappling with a surge in […]
Attorney General ORC crime unit looking for help
The Office of the Attorney General is reaching out with some exciting updates regarding its new Organized Retail Crime Unit. First, a […]
Register for the Organized Retail Crime western states conference
Join us from 9 am to noon on Wednesday, September 13th and Thursday, September 14th (Pacific Time) as the ORCAs of the Western […]
The top 10 most costly employee injuries
Tracking the top 10 causes of the most serious workplace injuries is worth the attention of employers. According to Liberty Mutual Insurance’s […]
Target boosts sales with Starbucks curbside pickup
Target, is set to enhance sales by introducing Starbucks drinks and food to its curbside pickup service nationwide. This strategic move […]