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Target joins Aldi, Whole Foods in no longer accepting checks

Starting July 15, Target will no longer accept personal checks as a payment method, citing extremely low volumes. This change aligns with […]

WR.CommsJuly 18, 20241 min read
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Inside JCPenney’s transformation: A data-driven vision and future-ready tech stack

JCPenney is undergoing a significant transformation to reclaim its status as a leading department store retailer, driven by a $1 billion turnaround […]

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Washington Organized Retail Crime Task Force releases 2024 ORC Online Marketplace Report

The Washington Organized Retail Crime Task Force released the 2024 Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Online Marketplace Report. This report, developed in collaboration […]

WR.CommsJuly 18, 20241 min read
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WR co-sponsors fundraiser for John Snaza for State Rep.

Last week, WR staff Mark Johnson and Rose Gundersen attended the John Snaza for State Representative fundraising event – co-sponsored by WR. […]

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AG Ferguson’s Organized Retail Crime Unit files two new prosecutions

Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Organized Retail Crime Unit has filed two new felony cases, marking a total of five prosecutions since the […]

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Blake Garfield of Bedrooms and More heads to D.C. as finalist for America’s Retail Champions

WR is excited to highlight Blake Garfield of Bedrooms and More in Seattle, WA, who has been named a finalist for the […]

WR.CommsJuly 18, 20241 min read
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Law firm suing thousands of businesses over website accessibility – Are you a target?

The surge in lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has seen small businesses facing significant challenges. A New York-based firm, […]

WR.CommsJuly 18, 20241 min read
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Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr takes on tough job

Following Mayor Bruce Harrell’s May 29th announcement replacing Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz, interim Chief Sue Rahr has been busy. Chief Rahr […]

WR.CommsJuly 18, 20241 min read
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Seattle Council approves record transportation levy for November ballot

The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved a significant property tax levy for the November ballot, marking the city’s largest investment in […]

WR.CommsJuly 18, 20241 min read
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Light Duty Made Easy

Light Duty Made Easy  with L&I’s free Early Return to Work Consultation Date/Time: July 25th (Thurs) 10:00AM PDT You understand the benefits of […]

WR.CommsJuly 11, 20241 min read
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Happy Independence Day

  WR celebrates the spirit of freedom, bravery, and unity that defines our great nation. As we honor the red, white, and […]

WR.CommsJuly 3, 20241 min read
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WR attends National Unemployment Insurance Conference

Rose Gundersen, VP of Operations and Mark Johnson, Sr. VP of Policy and Government Affairs recently attended the annual Unemployment Insurance (UI) […]

WR.CommsJuly 3, 20241 min read
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