WR President & CEO elected Chairwoman of the Council of State Retail Associations
Renée Sunde, President and CEO of WR, has been elected Chairwoman of the Council of State Retail Associations (CSRA) during its annual […]
Retail Action Council PAC adds new endorsements
With the primary election behind us, WR’s Retail Action Council Political Action Committee (PAC) is pleased to announce that 82 of the […]
Merchants urge CFPB to address bank-driven cash-back fees in small towns
The Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC) is urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to address the root causes of cash-back fees in […]
New Children’s Safe Product Act reporting guidance
The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) has updated its reporting guidance for the Children’s Safe Products Act (CSPA). This new guidance […]
Lowe’s and Safeway named top nominees for Governor’s Employer Awards
The Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE) has announced the 2024 nominees for the Governor’s Employer Awards, celebrating exceptional employers […]
WR hosts Safety Compliance Made Easy webinar
WR is hosting a “Safety Compliance Made Easy” webinar on September 12th, from 10:00-11:00 AM PDT, led by Travis Brock, the new […]
WR sponsors WA Chamber of Commerce Executives Conference
Mark Johnson, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, and Crystal Leatherman, State and Local Government Affairs Manager, attended and actively participated in […]
WR partners to launch Tumwater Retail & Tourism Center with work-based learning opportunities for students
On Tuesday, September 3, the Washington Retail Association (WR) joined the Tumwater Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) and Tumwater School District (TSD) […]
Updated “Guide to Navigating Public Safety & Retail Crime” now available
WR is pleased to announce the release of the latest “Guide to Navigating Public Safety & Retail Crime,” Version 8.0. This updated […]
Goodwill to close two Seattle stores amid safety and cost concerns
Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is closing its South Lake Union and University District thrift stores on September 22 due to rising […]
Extended deadline for $5.5 billion Visa/Mastercard settlement: February 2025
The deadline for businesses to file claims in the $5.5 billion Visa/Mastercard payment card settlement has been extended to February 4, 2025. […]
Ikea enhances fulfillment with AI-powered drones
Ikea is advancing its drone technology with a new AI-powered system designed to enhance efficiency in its distribution centers. The upgraded drones, […]