King County Executive Dow Constantine announces he will not seek reelection in 2025
King County Executive Dow Constantine, who has served since 2009, announced Tuesday evening that he will not seek reelection to a fifth […]
Retail sales rebound in October, setting the stage for a strong holiday season
Retail sales surged in October, recovering from a slower September, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Driven by strong job gains and […]
Ulta Beauty transforms supply chain with market fulfillment centers
Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing its supply chain with a shift to a Market Fulfillment Center (MFC) model, blending efficiency and adaptability. Unlike […]
Ballots still being counted – Election certification December 5
Several thousand ballots are still to be counted before the election can be officially certified on December 5 by the Secretary of […]
Washington State’s incoming administration declares support for the ORC Task Force
During the November 7 Washington State Organized Retail Crime Task Force meeting both Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson and Attorney General-Elect Nick Brown made […]
Let’s Go Washington marks milestone on energy choice initiative
Let’s Go Washington (LGW) has announced the passage of Initiative 2066, which secures natural gas and energy choice for Washington State. The […]
Paid Leave premium rate increase to 0.92% in 2025 due to high usage
The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) has announced a premium rate increase for Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) starting January […]
Holiday spending poised for record highs, driven by e-commerce
The National Retail Federation (NRF) anticipates that holiday retail sales in 2024 will reach a new record of $979.5 billion to $989 […]
Gig Harbor’s business check program curbs retail theft in innovative ways
Each year, Washington state retailers lose about $3 billion to theft, and many cities are seeking solutions. In Gig Harbor, the Business […]
Seattle Councilmember Tanya Woo trails her challenger
Citywide Councilmember Tanya Woo emerged from election night well behind her labor-backed challenger, Alexis Mercedes Rinck. Woo, who was appointed to the […]
Congressman Adam Smith tours Macy’s at Southcenter Mall to address organized retail crime
Congressman Adam Smith (D-9) recently joined the WR Government Affairs team, Southcenter Mall representatives, and Macy’s management for an in-depth tour of […]
State election preliminary results – A retail perspective
Tuesday’s election was significant at the national, state, and local levels, with Washington Retail participating in state legislative races through our political […]