Public safety overtakes homelessness as top concern for Seattle residents
Seattle residents now rank public safety as their top concern, according to the latest findings from “The Index,” a survey conducted by […]
Chef Ethan Stowell and his restaurant group are closing one of his Seattle restaurants
By Joey Thompson – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Oct 16, 2024 The Puget Sound region’s most prolific restaurateur is shuttering one […]
Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson’s Chief lays out transition plans
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson’s Chief Strategist, Mike Webb, recently outlined the transition efforts underway for Washington’s incoming administration. A committee of 53 members […]
VoterVoice sign-up: Be ready for the 2025 legislative session
As we approach the 2025 legislative session, a significant number of bills and initiatives are expected to impact the retail sector. Now […]
Add the ORC Resource Hub widget to your website and help combat organized retail crime
WR, in collaboration with Challenge Seattle and WAORCA, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Resource Hub. […]
The business tax burden in Washington is above the national average
By: Washington Research Council State business and occupation (B&O) tax collections are up 258% since 2000. But businesses also pay sales, property, […]
Holiday shopping to hit $125 billion in 2024
The ICSC’s 2024 Thanksgiving Weekend Intentions survey projects consumer spending to reach $125 billion during the five-day shopping period from Thanksgiving to […]
JLARC reviews Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) recently reviewed the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, administered by the […]
Congressman Adam Smith tours Macy’s at Southcenter Mall to address organized retail crime
Congressman Adam Smith (D-9) recently joined the WR Government Affairs team, Southcenter Mall representatives, and Macy’s management for an in-depth tour of […]
Mayor Harrell announces creation of Downtown Activation Team
On November 15, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he has signed an Executive Order establishing a Downtown Activation Team (“DAT”). The DAT […]
WR 2025 legislative priorities
Washington’s economy has demonstrated resilience, yet uncertainty remains. Each legislative session, hundreds of state bills directly impact the retail sector. WR’s Policy […]
Washington State’s incoming administration declares support for the ORC Task Force
During the November 7 Washington State Organized Retail Crime Task Force meeting both Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson and Attorney General-Elect Nick Brown made […]