Best Buy is entering the holiday season with confidence, bolstered by promising early Q4 trends and an optimistic outlook. While Q3 2024 […]

The release of Wicked has sparked a cultural and retail phenomenon, rivaling the blockbuster marketing blitz of Barbie just a year earlier. […]

The Washington State Secretary of State has officially certified the 2024 General Election results. All 39 counties have reported their outcomes. Of […]

Confusion around the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has left many small businesses struggling to understand their obligations under this new federal law.  […]

WR has joined a coalition of organizations representing manufacturers, retailers, and other supply chain stakeholders in urging the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) […]

On November 21, the Seattle City Council approved a budget for 2025 by an 8-1 margin, eliminating a $250 million deficit in […]

With President-elect Donald Trump pledging steep tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, prices on many consumer goods may rise sharply. […]

Mark your calendars! WR dues-paying members are invited to participate in a pre-session Policy and Government Affairs (PGA) call on Friday, December […]

Kohl’s has announced Ashley Buchanan, current CEO of Michaels Companies, as its new chief executive officer, effective January 15, 2025. Buchanan will […]

As the 2025 legislative session approaches, the Washington State Legislature is preparing by holding their Committee Days. During these days, committees will […]

On November 21, the Seattle City Council approved a budget for 2025 by an 8-1 margin, eliminating a $250 million deficit in […]

Fireworks erupt over the former Bon Marché and Macy’s department store at Fourth Avenue and Pine Street during the downtown Seattle tree-lighting […]