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Google Cloud introduces shelf inventory AI tool for retailers

Wall Street Journal By Isabelle Bousquette Google Cloud reported that it has developed a new artificial intelligence tool designed to help “big-box retailers” […]

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Safety for all is everyone’s responsibility

Hazards happen no matter whose shift it is. Spills remain slippery until properly mopped up. All workers need to take ownership and […]

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2023 Washington State Legislative Session Convenes

The 2023 Legislative Session began on Monday, January 9, the first in-person session since the pandemic hit. More accurately, the 2023 session […]

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Governor Inslee addresses Legislature in State-of-the-State address

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee presented his State-of-the-State address before the Legislature on Tuesday, outlining his priorities for the session. During the […]

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Legislative Update

It has been an eventful week as the Legislature welcomed newly elected and veteran legislators back to Olympia. WR has been reviewing closely […]

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Statewide poll finds strong concern about economy and other issues

A late December Crosscut Elway Poll found Washington voters most concerned about the economy, public safety, and homelessness. In the poll, voters […]

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Councilmember Pedersen becomes second to not seek reelection. More to follow?

With all 7 Seattle City Council district seats on the ballot this year, two incumbents have already announced their decision not to […]

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Seattle Police Chief Diaz shares plan to fight crime and hire more police

Chief Adrian Diaz shared some positive crime news while discussing his plans to battle crime and recruit additional officers in 2023. On […]

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Congress finally moves forward

After a tension-filled week in the House and 15 rounds of votes, California Representative Kevin McCarthy (R) was elected Speaker of the […]

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Holiday eCommerce sales reached a record $211.7 billion

Adobe Analytics found that eCommerce sales reached a record $211.7 billion during the holiday shopping season from November 1 through the end of […]

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Legislation focused on combatting organized retail crime

Congress recently passed a year-end omnibus package that included the INFORM Consumers Act—legislation WR has strongly supported. This bill mandates that online […]

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Catalytic Converter Theft Work Group issues final report – legislation expected

WR served on the Catalytic Converter Theft Workgroup during the interim, formed by law last session. The final report was recently submitted […]

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