King County candidate proposes funding for retail theft prosecutions
Image: King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci speaks at a press conference Thursday, Aug. 21 in Kent about starting up a new retail […]
Upcoming webinar on Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act compliance
Retailers and distributors in Washington are invited to join a free webinar hosted by the Washington State Department of Ecology on Wednesday, […]
Strengthening supply chains: CORCA explained
By: Nate Kaplan, State Director GORAIL America’s supply chain delivers nearly 59 tons of freight for each American every year, much of […]
Washington Retail Association CEO search continues
The Washington Retail Association (WR) is seeking its next President & CEO, following the planned retirement of Renée Sunde in December 2025. […]
Governor Ferguson proclaims September 2025 Careers in Retail Month
Governor Bob Ferguson has proclaimed September 2025 as Careers in Retail Month, recognizing the vital role the retail sector plays in Washington’s […]
Teen unemployment rates climb in high wage states
National unemployment has remained relatively low over the past year, yet recent data shows teen joblessness is rising. According to the Bureau […]
Olympia’s Proposition 1: Outsized workplace mandates beyond Seattle
This November, Olympia voters will decide the fate of Proposition 1 (Prop 1), a sweeping workplace mandate that goes far beyond Seattle’s […]
Kroger to close six Western Washington stores this Fall, citing rising theft
Kroger, the parent company of Fred Meyer and QFC, has announced the closure of two additional Fred Meyer locations in Lake City […]
Retailers on alert: WA Supreme Court expands email marketing liability
A recent ruling by the Washington Supreme Court has significantly heightened the legal risks for retailers who rely on email marketing to […]
Washington businesses prepare for new retail sales taxes
Beginning October 1, 2025, Washington businesses will begin collecting new retail sales taxes under Engrossed Substitute SB 5814, passed during the 2025 […]
Washington ranks among top 10 “Most Fun” States
Washington has been named one of the top 10 “most fun” states in the country, according to a new study from WalletHub. […]
WR’s Director of Policy & Government Affairs Joins WAORCA at WSORCA Conference
WR’s Director of Policy & Government Affairs, Crystal Leatherman, recently attended the Western States Organized Retail Crime Alliance (WSORCA) Conference alongside the […]