Walgreens opens new Kent micro fulfillment center
On July 22, Walgreens opened a new 45,000-square-foot micro-fulfillment center (MFC) in Kent, Washington. This new facility brings 85 new jobs to […]
Report highlights Washington’s changing business climate
The 2026 Competitiveness Redbook from the Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy provides a data-driven look at the state’s economic performance, highlighting […]
Southside Leadership Conference highlights business challenges and regional opportunities
Image (from left): Des Moines City Manager Katherine Caffrey, Cathy Vue of the Port of Seattle, Senator Tina Orwall (D-33), Representative Mia […]
Small business confidence trails national outlook in Washington
A new report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) finds that small business owners in Washington are less optimistic about current business […]
Six organized retail theft cases move forward in King County court
Six defendants accused of organized retail theft appeared in King County court for arraignment as prosecutors continue to address a steady stream […]
Initiative to repeal WA ‘millionaires tax’ qualifies for November ballot
Initiative 645, a measure seeking to repeal Washington’s new high-earners income tax, has qualified for the Nov. 3 statewide ballot after receiving […]
Retail Action Council announces first round of 2026 endorsements
With Washington’s Primary Election set for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Washington Retail Association’s Political Action Committee, the Retail Action Council, is proud […]
Washington Retail Association welcomes new and incoming board members
Washington Retail Association Board members with Representative McClintock (R-18) and Representative Waters (R-17) The Washington Retail Association is pleased to welcome new […]
Fremont construction project sparks community conversation
A recent episode of The Weekly Seattle explored the ongoing construction impacts in Fremont and the changes surrounding the Route 40 project. […]
Celebrating Alesha Shemwell’s service as Interim CEO
June 30 marked the conclusion of Alesha Shemwell’s service as Interim CEO of the Washington Retail Association (WR), closing an important chapter […]
Seattle addresses public safety concerns on Aurora Avenue
Seattle leaders announced new efforts to address ongoing public safety concerns along Aurora Avenue North, including increased gun violence, human trafficking, and […]
Faster labor contracts act raises questions about collective bargaining process
Proposed federal legislation known as the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA) would change the process for reaching initial collective bargaining agreements between […]