Bed Bath & Beyond auctions off name and ‘top-notch’ store leases
Many Bed Bath & Beyond locations across America will soon be replaced by Burlington Stores, while Overstock.com bought the company’s name […]
Heat ruling now in effect
While working outdoors can offer numerous benefits, it also comes with certain risks, particularly when dealing with extreme weather conditions. Heat-related […]
Penalty increases for violations of workers’ comp laws now in effect
Increased penalties for infractions of workers’ compensation laws took effect on July 1. This amendment is a result of legislation enacted […]
Shop local to celebrate Independent Retailers’ Month
Independent Retailer Month is celebrated in July to recognize the contribution of independent retailers who help our economy by creating sustainable cities, […]
Washington state grapples with rising crime and dwindling police numbers
For the second consecutive year, Washington State has witnessed a concerning rise in violent crimes alongside a decreasing number of police […]
Seattle leads nation in hotel occupancy rates as tourism boosts the Puget Sound economy
Before the Major League Baseball All-Star game throngs descended on Seattle, the city’s hotels already led all American cities with an […]
RiseUp coordinator Jessica Viera to boost retail workforce development in Western Washington
The Washington Retail (WR) Workforce Initiative is pleased to announce an upcoming visit by Jessica Viera, the National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation’s […]
AG provides guidance for businesses to comply with Washington My Health My Data Act
By Mike Hintze, Hintze Law On June 30, the Washington State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) issued its highly-anticipated clarifying guidance […]
Washington My Health My Data Act – Part 5: Consent Requirements
By Mike Hintze, Hintze Law Welcome to the fifth installment of our blog series focusing on the Washington My Health My Data […]
Seattle’s highly concentrated payroll expense tax shaping up to be a volatile revenue source
By: Washington Research Council The City of Seattle adopted the payroll expense tax (PET) in July 2020. The rate of the tax […]
Membership with WR offers new added benefits
The benefits of WR membership are twofold. First, joining gives members a voice and influence with the association’s representation with state, […]
Police bust nationwide retail theft ring, recover $1.5M in stolen goods
The Renton Police Department (RPD) recently broke up a large-scale retail theft operation run from a residential location in Washington. A […]