On September 15, the Olympia City Council’s Finance Committee introduced a fast-tracked plan to increase the minimum wage by 25-50% by the […]

A new analysis from Georgetown University reveals unexpected contenders in the AI landscape among S&P 500 companies, highlighting Walmart, Ford, and Wells […]

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helena, one of the deadliest storms to hit the U.S. since 2005, major retailers […]

On Tuesday, October 8, the House Environment & Energy Committee held a work session to discuss several important issues, including extended producer […]

Starting January 1, 2025, Washington’s minimum wage will increase to $16.66 per hour, reflecting a 2.35 percent rise from 2024. The Washington […]

Get ready to unlock new possibilities for your business at the NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, happening from January 12-14, 2025, in […]

As Halloween approaches, candy lovers across the U.S. are gearing up for sweet celebrations. In 2024, consumer spending on Halloween candy is […]

On October 4, the Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) announced that the minimum wage will rise to $20.76 per hour on […]

The Seattle Times editorial board recommends voting “Yes” on Initiative 2066, urging Washington voters to support a more thoughtful approach to the […]

After three days of disruption, dockworkers across 36 East and Gulf coast ports are returning to work following a tentative agreement reached […]

WR stands in full support of Initiative 2109, which seeks to repeal Washington’s capital gains tax. This tax, enacted just two years […]

Organized retail crime (ORC) continues to have a severe impact on businesses, the economy, and communities across the nation. To address this […]