Retail resilience: navigating the first half of 2023
The first half of 2023 has been a rollercoaster for the retail industry, marked by economic challenges and evolving consumer habits, […]
The latest on the Credit Card Competition Act
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), the lead Republican advocate for the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), issued a statement last week. He […]
Seattle’s auditor report outlines seven steps for improving the City’s approach to ORC
The Seattle City Council released a report last week titled “The City Can Do More to Tackle Organized Retail Crime in […]
Primary election sets the stage for November
On Tuesday, our local governments held their primary elections, with results in most of the races still being tallied. No statewide […]
Mayor Harrell proposes $27 million for Seattle addiction treatment and drug enforcement bill
On Monday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell urged city council members to reconsider their stance on the state’s new drug possession and […]
Strategies to help prevent falls from a height in the workplace
Falls from a height in the workplace aren’t limited to ladder-related such as off a loading dock, from the back of […]
Retail Workforce Training Roundtables: a discussion on unlocking ready-to-work talent
Securing qualified, well-trained staff is an increasing challenge for many retail businesses, which is where the Retail Workforce Training Roundtables can make […]
Seattle and King County primary results signal tight races for incumbents this fall
This week’s primary election featured all seven Seattle City Council seats elected by district, including three Seattle City Councilmembers seeking reelection. […]
Back-to-school retail: Innovations shaping the $72 billion market
According to predictions, back-to-school retail sales are anticipated to grow by 2.9% this year, reaching nearly $72 billion, according to forecasts. […]
Credit card ‘swipe’ fees to account for $3 billion of back-to-school costs this year
American families have long faced a significant financial burden due to “swipe” fees imposed by banks to process credit card transactions. […]
Washington My Health My Data Act – Part 8: Notice Obligations
By Mike Hintze, Hintze Law Navigating through the entangled web of legislative requirements can often feel overwhelming. This is particularly true when […]
UPS and Teamsters reach deal, averting nationwide strike
UPS and the Teamsters union, representing 340,000 delivery drivers, reached a crucial deal on Tuesday, avoiding a nationwide strike that could […]