Petite customers score a win
JCPenney is expanding its focus on petite customers with a new fashion collection in collaboration with singer-songwriter Ally Brooke. The Bold Elements […]
Washington Retail testifies on key tobacco & vapor legislation
Washington Retail testified on two critical bills addressing tobacco and vapor product regulation: HB 1203 and HB 1534. While both bills seek […]
Little impact so far from Seattle’s drug and prostitution zone laws
Seattle’s Stay Out of Drug Areas (SODA) and Stay Out of Areas of Prostitution (SOAP) laws, passed in September, empower prosecutors to […]
You’re invited: Legislative Retail Reception!
We invite you to connect with your Washington State legislators at a special reception on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 5:30 PM […]
Retailers may face new challenges with proposed data privacy bill
Washington State is considering HB 1671, a data privacy bill introduced by Rep. Shelley Kloba (D-1), that could significantly impact the retail […]
New appointments to the Washington State Legislature
The Washington State Legislature has announced several recent appointments: Tana Senn, former Representative for the 41st District, has been appointed by Governor […]
Beverage Container Refund Program introduced in Washington
Senate Bill 5502, sponsored by Senator June Robinson (D-38), and its companion, House Bill 1607, introduced by Representative Monica Stonier (D-49), aim […]
Home Depot expands delivery options with DoorDash and Uber Eats
A Home Depot store in Virginia. More retailers have been enlisting companies like DoorDash, Instacart and Uber to offer consumers additional delivery […]
Why Nordstrom is a brand to watch
Photo by Mike Mozart / Flickr Published in Seattle Magazine By Rob Smith January 20, 2025 Nordstrom has faced its fair share […]
Valentine’s Day spending hits record $27.5 billion
Valentine’s Day 2025 spending is projected to reach a record-breaking $27.5 billion, according to a survey released by the National Retail Federation […]
AI Transparency and Disclosure bills advance
Two bills aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) recently passed the House Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee along party lines (8-5). […]
New campaign aims to educate about state’s budget challenges
Enterprise Washington launched Washington Budget Breakdown, a campaign to educate the public about Washington state’s current budget situation. The nonprofit initiative includes: […]