Washington Retail Association advocates for retailers statewide
This week, Washington Retail Association’s (WR) team continued to advocate for retailers across Washington State. Keeping the lights on: WR submitted comments […]
Seattle adopts restrictions on personalized grocery pricing
Seattle has approved a new Fair Pricing and Transparency ordinance restricting grocery retailers from using personal information to set different prices for […]
New I-9 inspection notice requirements take effect today
Image: Washington State Standard Today is the day. Washington’s new Immigrant Worker Protection Act requirements for I-9 inspections take effect October 1, […]
Seattle’s budget plan faces a public safety test
Image: City of Seattle Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s first proposed budget puts public safety among the city’s priorities, including additional funding for […]
Washington Retail Association announces staffing promotions
Washington Retail Association has announced two staffing promotions effective Sept. 14, reflecting expanded responsibilities in government affairs and member engagement. Crystal Leatherman, […]
Seattle’s Fair Pricing and Transparency legislation advances to full Council
Image: Ivy Ceballo / The Seattle Times, 2025 On Friday, September 11, the Seattle City Council’s Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development […]
Puget Sound leaders launch new effort to address economic challenges
Image: Former Gov. Chris Gregoire, at podium, gathers politicians, business leaders, and others for comments and a press conference announcing the launch […]
Washington senators take up gift card fraud & tampering
On Tuesday, September 15, the Senate Law & Justice Committee held a work session on gift card fraud and tampering. Washington Retail […]
Washington Retail Association announces staffing promotions
Washington Retail Association has announced two staffing promotions effective Sept. 14, reflecting expanded responsibilities in government affairs and member engagement. Crystal Leatherman, […]
Seattle’s Fair Pricing and Transparency legislation advances to full Council
Image: Ivy Ceballo / The Seattle Times, 2025 On Friday, September 11, the Seattle City Council’s Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development […]
Washington senators take up gift card fraud & tampering
On Tuesday, September 15, the Senate Law & Justice Committee held a work session on gift card fraud and tampering. Washington Retail […]
Washington Retail adds to 2026 endorsement list
The Retail Action Council Political Action Committee (RAC PAC) has announced new endorsements for the November general election. Endorsements are given to […]