Home Depot set to acquire SRS Distribution for $18.25B
Home Depot is set to acquire SRS Distribution, a building products supplier, for $18.25 billion, aiming to enhance its services for professional […]
State Senator Mike Padden announces retirement
Long-serving State Senator Mike Padden has announced his retirement, leaving behind a legacy of impactful advocacy, notably in retail security. Padden’s tenure […]
Building a stronger workforce: The impact of the Workforce for America Act
The House passed the Stronger Workforce for America Act this week in a 378 to 36 vote. This bipartisan support is a […]
Bipartisan data privacy bill unveiled by Washington lawmakers
Two Washington lawmakers, Senator Maria Cantwell and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, are collaborating on the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), a bipartisan […]
Bridge collapse in Baltimore: Implications for West Coast retail and logistics
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, along with the closure of the Port of Baltimore, has sent shockwaves […]
Totality tourism: Harnessing the economic power of solar eclipses
On April 8, 2024, North America experienced its first total solar eclipse since 2017. While the moon’s fleeting passage across the sun […]
Updated COVID-19 guidance for Washington State businesses
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has issued interim guidance for workplaces regarding COVID-19 safety measures. All employers are […]
CEO confidence dips amid election uncertainty
In the latest CEO Confidence Index poll, optimism took a hit as concerns over the upcoming presidential election weighed heavily on executives’ […]
Costco partners with Sesame to offer weight-loss programs to members
Costco Wholesale has expanded its partnership with online healthcare services provider Sesame to offer weight-loss programs, including prescription drugs like Ozempic and […]
WR presents at Renton Chamber
Last week, WR’s Senior VP of Policy and Government Affairs, Mark Johnson, delivered a presentation at the Renton Chamber of Commerce. Johnson […]
Seattle Council reconsiders Delivery Pay Ordinance amid backlash
Seattle City Council is reconsidering its controversial delivery pay ordinance following two months of backlash. The ordinance, implemented in January 2024, aimed […]
Seattle Mayor proposes $1.35 billion transportation levy
Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed a new transportation levy in Seattle history, which would be the largest tax levy in Seattle history, […]