Inflation expectations on the rise again: What’s behind the shift?
For several months, consumers have demonstrated growing confidence in the Federal Reserve’s ability to manage inflation, as indicated by a steady […]
E-commerce prices experienced a 1.7% decline in March
Despite ongoing inflationary pressures, online prices saw a 1.7% decrease in March compared to the previous year, as revealed by the […]
Interest rates and bank cautiousness press brakes in downtown Seattle recovery
Already faced with public safety concerns and ongoing work-from-home challenges, commercial real estate projects downtown and across the city are slowing […]
Walmart to build EV fast-charging network nationwide by 2030
Last week, Walmart announced plans to build 2,500 electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations and 11,000 individual chargers across Walmart and Sam’s Club stores […]
From stolen cars to stolen iPhones, thieves are busy in Washington state.
Although not directly connected, these two crime stories involve burglaries and theft of valuable items in Washington state. In the first […]
Sprains and strains at work result in costly claims
According to L&I data, Over-exertion claims represent about 37% of workers’ comp costs in retail, and the average cost per overexertion […]
Legislative Update
Tuesday, April 4, was Fiscal Committee Cutoff, the last day to read in opposite house committee reports from House fiscal committees […]
Legislature advances budgets
This week the legislature’s focus is on “all things fiscal.” The House and Senate have been busy working on the Operating, Capital, […]
De minimis benefits crucial for small and medium enterprises
In 2016, the U.S. de minimis threshold, which is the value below which imports are exempt from duties, was increased from […]
Avoiding legal risks and costs for warehouse employers and operators
Warehouse operations are critical to businesses and consumers, and warehouse employers are committed to safe and healthy workplaces for their employees. […]
SBA invites WR to address challenges facing retailers at economic summit for Asian Americans
The first White House Economic Summit in Seattle for Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islanders (AP & NHPI) was held […]
Small Business Index declines amid weaker economic outlook
According to the latest MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index, small businesses’ concerns about inflation remain at […]