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Unemployment Insurance benefits for striking workers passes in ‘the dead of night’

In early morning floor action, the House of Representatives passed HB 1893 to extend unemployment insurance benefits to workers on strike or […]

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Trade associations rally for enhanced global maritime security in the Red Sea

  Trade leaders, including the National Retail Federation (NRF) and other state and national trade associations, are advocating for greater international involvement […]

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Why the advancement of Washington’s lighting bill spells trouble for businesses

  Washington State’s proposed lighting legislation, House Bill E2SHB 1185, advanced out of the house on a  52/45 split vote. The bill, […]

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Shein sets up new U.S. Office in Bellevue, bolstering local market amid expansion plans

  Shein, a leading Singapore-based e-commerce and fast-fashion brand, is set to open a new office in downtown Bellevue, strengthening its U.S. operations. The […]

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How AI is transforming the retail industry and benefiting from its use

  According to experts at Dell Technologies, AI is leading the way for innovation in retail in 2024. It enables retailers to […]

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House of origin cutoff passes

  All House and Senate Bills had to be voted out of their original chambers by 5:00 pm Tuesday, February 13– or […]

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Target considers paid membership program similar to Amazon Prime

  Target Corp. is considering launching a paid membership program, similar to Amazon Prime and Walmart+, to drive growth and stay competitive […]

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What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

  Washington Recycling and Packaging (WRAP) Act (HB 2049) Focus: Defines ‘producer’ to put manufacturers at the top of the responsibility chart […]

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Taking action on ORC beyond debates over crime data

  Credible data has been the focus of discussions regarding organized retail crime (ORC), and some national groups are facing criticism for […]

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Will your business be ready when the L&I inspector comes knocking?

  Unannounced safety inspections are rising at the rate of a 10% increase per year, according to data the WR Safety Team […]

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Property Tax Tug of War — SB 5770

  In a legislative session marked by competing priorities and the backdrop of an election year, the progression of a significant property […]

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Join our team – become a retail advocate

  WR uses VoterVoice as an excellent platform to help our state legislators hear from their constituents about key topics affecting retailers, […]

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