Washington State Crime Prevention Association to host 45th annual conference
The Washington State Crime Prevention Association (WSCPA) is gearing up for its 45th Annual Crime Prevention Conference, scheduled for September 19-20, […]
INFORM Consumers Act: A joint FTC-state initiative to combat ORC
The newly enacted INFORM Consumers Act presents a valuable opportunity for the FTC and state authorities to work together in protecting […]
CNBC misinterprets the current state of retail thefts
Retailers have been sounding the alarm for years about the escalating costs tied to habitual theft and organized retail crime […]
U.S. retail sales exceed forecasts while consumer spending shows signs of slowing
U.S. retail sales in July showcased the resilience of American consumers, surpassing expectations with a 0.7% increase. This rise in sales, […]
AG ORC Task Force convenes 4th meeting
Washington Retail is a member of the AG’s Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Task Force and took part in the August 15 […]
WA Cares Fund approaches first employer reporting period
The WA Cares Fund was adopted by the Legislature in 2019 and, after an 18-month delay, went into effect in July […]
Disengaged workers face greater risk of injury
An insightful study published by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) sheds light on the factors contributing to employee engagement, […]
WR team attends National Retail Association Conference
The Washington Retail Association executive team, Renée Sunde, President and CEO, Rose Gundersen, Vice President of Operations, and Mark Johnson, Senior […]
Beware of counterfeit goods during back-to-school shopping
As families gear up for the new academic year, counterfeiters are active, targeting unsuspecting shoppers. Each year, authorities seize billions in […]
Congresswoman Kim Schrier holds press conference in support of Federal Organized Retail Crime Act
From left: Carl Kleinknecht, President of the Washington Organized Retail Crime Association; Alisha Shemwell, Kemper Development Company, Kent Wilson, Target; US Representative […]
RISE Up program roundtables connect retailers and nonprofits with second-chance job seekers
Front from left to right: Michele Whinery, Retail Services Sr. Claims Analyst, Brittany Shannon, Retail Services Business Development Manager Naomi Paige, Pioneer […]
August cargo volume could be the highest since last fall
According to the Global Port Tracker report released last week, cargo volume at major U.S. container ports will peak this month, the highest […]