Photo Credit: Legislative Support Services Washington state Representative Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, has introduced HB 1057 to expand local access to federal grant […]

Washington State Capitol (Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard) By: Laurel Demkovich, Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, and Jerry Cornfield, January 2, 2025 The upcoming legislative […]

The Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting Rule, adopted in 2023, regulates consumer products in Washington containing priority chemicals. Effective January 1, 2025, […]

Manufacturers and some retailers offering children’s products for sale in Washington must comply with the Children’s Safe Products Reporting Rule (Chapter 173-334 WAC) by […]

The former Specialites retail space at 1023 3rd Ave. sat vacant in July as downtown retailers contended with theft averaging around 10-12% […]

The Department of Ecology has announced plans to implement an interim policy by January 1, 2025, addressing lead restrictions under the Toxic-Free […]

As we reflect on the past year, we are incredibly grateful for the strength and resilience of our retail community. Your unwavering […]

Costco Wholesale Corp. surpassed profit expectations for the quarter ending November 24, 2024, showcasing its resilience in a challenging retail environment. Earnings […]

Tammy Morales listens to public comments at Seattle City Hall on Sept. 17. (Kevin Clark / The Seattle Times) The Seattle Times […]

A new study by the National Retail Federation (NRF) highlights a dramatic 93% rise in shoplifting incidents in 2023 compared to pre-COVID […]

DoorDash has launched its new holiday campaign, “No One Has to Know,” designed to appeal to guilt-ridden consumers who love the platform’s […]

Last week, the Legislature held its pre-session warm-up, which included briefings from the Revenue Forecast Council and the Caseload Forecast Council. The […]