WR joins US Chamber opposing pending non-compete legislation
Non-compete clauses, which determine where employees can work after leaving a company, have become a contentious issue, with widespread use and […]
Ambient Heat Exposure permanent rulemaking hearings scheduled
Labor and Industries (L&I) is in the process of creating permanent heat exposure rules rather than issuing emergency heat rules as […]
Retail sales moderated in March, but positive growth expected for 2023
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has been increasingly hinting at the possibility of a recession due to the central bank’s monetary […]
Producer prices drop while inflation slowly rises
In March, inflation increased at a slower pace than in previous months, according to the latest consumer pricing data from the […]
Mayor Harrell announces actions to revive downtown Seattle
In a significant announcement Monday, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new action to bring vitality back to downtown Seattle, focusing on public […]
ORC Report: An Assessment of a Persistent and Growing Threat
The National Retail Federation (NRF) commissioned a report from K2Integrity, an international investigative, compliance, and cyber defense services firm. An Assessment […]
Online reviews can impact retailer’s bottom line
Consumers view online reviews of brands and retailers as a two-way dialogue and want brands to participate. Shoppers also view ChatGPT […]
Target’s private labels: A 40-year success story
For the past 40 years, Target has successfully cultivated a loyal customer base, partly due to its innovative private-label offerings. Target’s […]
Stay prepared and save lives: The importance of learning first aid in the workplace
Accidents and emergencies can happen at any time. Whether it’s a minor cut or a life-threatening situation, knowing first aid can […]
Legislative Update
April 12 at 5:00 p.m., was the last opportunity to pass bills from the opposite House, except for initiatives, alternatives to […]
Status of employment law bills
As we approached Wednesday’s floor cut-off, several employment law bills continued to move forward with amendments. One bright spot is the […]
Warehouse legislation moves forward with WR-backed amendments
The Washington State Senate passed HB 1762, Protecting Warehouse Employees, with several amendments supported by the Washington Retail Association. Although WR was […]