Health Data Privacy bill headed to Governor
House Bill 1155 – the My Health, My Data Act has passed the legislature and is headed to the Governor’s Office […]
Joint letter from Attorney General, UFCW, and WR requests full funding of ORC Task Force
WR, in collaboration with the office of the Attorney General, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) jointly signed a […]
WR joins US Chamber opposing pending non-compete legislation
Non-compete clauses, which determine where employees can work after leaving a company, have become a contentious issue, with widespread use and […]
Ambient Heat Exposure permanent rulemaking hearings scheduled
Labor and Industries (L&I) is in the process of creating permanent heat exposure rules rather than issuing emergency heat rules as […]
Retail sales moderated in March, but positive growth expected for 2023
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has been increasingly hinting at the possibility of a recession due to the central bank’s monetary […]
Producer prices drop while inflation slowly rises
In March, inflation increased at a slower pace than in previous months, according to the latest consumer pricing data from the […]
Mayor Harrell announces actions to revive downtown Seattle
In a significant announcement Monday, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new action to bring vitality back to downtown Seattle, focusing on public […]
ORC Report: An Assessment of a Persistent and Growing Threat
The National Retail Federation (NRF) commissioned a report from K2Integrity, an international investigative, compliance, and cyber defense services firm. An Assessment […]
Online reviews can impact retailer’s bottom line
Consumers view online reviews of brands and retailers as a two-way dialogue and want brands to participate. Shoppers also view ChatGPT […]
Target’s private labels: A 40-year success story
For the past 40 years, Target has successfully cultivated a loyal customer base, partly due to its innovative private-label offerings. Target’s […]
Stay prepared and save lives: The importance of learning first aid in the workplace
Accidents and emergencies can happen at any time. Whether it’s a minor cut or a life-threatening situation, knowing first aid can […]
Legislative Update
April 12 at 5:00 p.m., was the last opportunity to pass bills from the opposite House, except for initiatives, alternatives to […]