WR launches search for next president and CEO
WR has launched a national search for its next President and Chief Executive Officer following the planned retirement of longtime leader Renée […]
What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List
WR is closely monitoring the bills that have advanced through the legislative process. Each week, we’ll spotlight our weekly “hot list” key legislation that could […]
WR launches search for next president and CEO
WR has launched a national search for its next President and Chief Executive Officer following the planned retirement of longtime leader Renée […]
Washington Retailers support bipartisan legislation to head off onslaught of lawsuits after state Supreme Court ruling last year
An April 2025 court ruling on the Commercial Electronic Email Act applied a broad standard for lawsuits against businesses using email marketing […]
State seeks federal aid for record flood damage
Washington is requesting a federal major disaster declaration following December flooding that officials say caused the largest public infrastructure losses in more than four […]
What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List
WR is closely monitoring the bills that have advanced through the legislative process. Each week, we’ll spotlight our weekly “hot list” key legislation that could […]
Washington Retail Association launches search for next president and CEO
Olympia, WA — The Washington Retail Association (WR) has launched a national search to identify its next President and Chief Executive Officer, marking an […]
Urgent Update: Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act HB 2274 needs action now
HB 2274, a targeted update to Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA) has advanced out of policy committee and is now in the House Rules Committee. […]
Seahawks championship celebration delivers major boost to downtown Seattle
The Seattle Seahawks returned home this week to celebrate their second Super Bowl title with a championship ceremony and parade that drew massive crowds […]
What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List
WR is closely monitoring the bills that have advanced through the legislative process. Each week, we’ll spotlight our weekly “hot list” key legislation that could […]
Washington Retail Association Board of Directors convenes in Olympia
WR held its Winter Legislative Board of Directors meeting on February 4, 2026, in Olympia, Washington. The full-day meeting brought together retail […]
Seattle Times Editorial: Fine-tune law to protect WA consumers from misleading emails
Feb. 2, 2026 By The Seattle Times editorial board For more than 25 years, Washingtonians have had consumer protection from, among other laws, […]