August Economic Update
The National Retail Federation (NRF) released it latest update on the state of the U.S. economy and how it is currently affecting […]
US supply chain woes shift and persist in 2023
The U.S. supply chain is still recovering from the initial shocks of the pandemic, which caused shipping costs to surge and led […]
Insights into the Holiday 2023 Season
Retail Dive The holidays are fast approaching. What can shippers do to ensure success during this period? On September. 21, Supply […]
Washington state gas prices fall, but remain above $5 a gallon
Fuel prices in Washington state have finally seen a drop after months of soaring, but they still hover above the $5 […]
Seattle City Council takes big step toward criminalizing public drug use and possession
The Seattle City Council is moving toward adopting an ordinance that would conform with the new state law on drug possession and […]
Kroger-Albertsons moves forward with plans to sell off stores
Kroger and Albertsons are two of the largest grocery retailers in the US, and they announced their $24.6 billion merger in October […]
Target Creates New Partnership with Kendra Scott in time for the 2023 Holiday Season
Target and Kendra Scott are teaming up to offer customers a range of affordable and stylish jewelry and accessories for the upcoming […]
Retail theft, and organized retail crime remain a growing problem
A message from our Sr. VP of Policy & Government Affairs Washington State Crime Prevention Association conference co-sponsored by Washington […]
Adjustable worktable or mechanical aids are great ergo tools
Heavy lifting, lower awkward positions and static postures are all risk factors for workplace injuries. Over exertion injuries due to repetitive motion […]
Unemployment insurance trust fund recovering from pandemic era lows
During COVID pandemic curtailments, the balance in the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund (UITF), which pays unemployment insurance benefits to unemployed workers, declined […]
Register to attend Biz-Fair – two locations – Puyallup & Spokane
On September 23, the 27th annual Small Business Fair will be held in both Puyallup and Spokane. Biz Fair is THE event that all […]
U.S. consumer confidence declines in August
The Conference Board, a non-profit organization that conducts research and analysis on the economy, has just issued its Consumer Confidence Survey® for […]