Secondhand industry booms with $177 billion in global sales and predicted to double by 2027
The secondhand industry is on the rise, with global sales reaching $177 billion in 2022, a 28% increase from the previous […]
Cultivating relationships is key to safe workplaces
According to a study by Intertek Alchemy, 66% of businesses report that employees fail to follow their safety program while working, […]
Legislative Update
HB 1155 — My Health, My Data House Bill 1155, relating to health data privacy, has been a focused piece of legislation for […]
WA Supreme Court reverses decision, legalizes “excise tax” on income
After decades and dozens of attempts to overturn Washington State’s ban on income taxes, the Washington State Supreme Court upheld a new […]
Lawmakers must restore police pursuits for public safety
Amber Goldade experienced a heartbreaking loss last year when a tragic incident took her daughter’s life. The authorities failed to apprehend a […]
Proposed rule update would give outdoor workers increased protection from heat exposure
A new proposal to update Washington’s permanent heat rules would increase protections for agricultural, construction, and other workers exposed to dangerous outdoor temperatures […]
Seattle City Council extends paid sick & safe time benefits for app-based workers
On Tuesday, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved making permanent a Covid emergency ordinance that provided Paid Sick & Safe Time benefits […]
AG’s ORC Task Force convenes for third meeting
From left: Carl Kleinknecht, Director of Security, Kemper Development, Shannon Vetto, CEO, Evergreen Market, Ben Carr, Assistant Attorney General, Tony Romero, Bellevue Police […]
King County, Seattle prosecutors claim progress in curbing organized retail theft
King County Deputy Prosecutor Nicole Lawson Chris Daniels, KOMO News Senior Reporter, ran a story about King County prosecutors and the Seattle […]
Retail sales to grow between 4% and 6% in 2023
Retail sales are expected to grow between 4% and 6% in 2023 according to an industry forecast released today. This expected growth compares to 7% in […]
Artificial intelligence: How ChatGPT is changing the shopping experience
The retail experience is constantly evolving, and one of the most exciting developments in recent years has been the rise of artificial […]
Forklift tragedies can be avoided
Recently, Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) issued a Worker Hospitalization Alert concerning a forklift-related incident. This event epitomized a […]