David’s Bridal embraces AI to transform wedding planning
David’s Bridal is charting a new course in retail by integrating artificial intelligence into its customer experience. Following challenges that included two […]
WR connects with chambers statewide at annual WCCE conference
Left to right: WR VP of Retail Services, Rose Gundersen, Director for the Washington Department of Commerce, Joe Nguyễn, and WR State […]
Early Labor Day sales offer big savings for shoppers
Labor Day falls on September 1 this year, but major retailers have already launched early sales events, giving shoppers the chance to […]
Brazen jewelry store robbery in West Seattle
Photo credit: King5.com Seattle Police are investigating a high-value robbery that occurred at a family-owned jewelry store in West Seattle. Authorities report […]
WR presents on HB 2015 to Historic Downtown Snohomish Association
WR’s Director of Policy & Government Affairs Crystal Leatherman recently joined the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association to provide an overview of HB […]
Washington Retail Association Launches CEO Search Following Retirement Announcement of Renée Sunde
The Washington Retail Association (WR) announced the retirement of its President and CEO, Renée Sunde, marking the end of an impactful chapter […]
Washington Primary election: Key races and early results
On August 5, 2025, Washington held its Primary Election. Of the state’s 4.4 million registered voters, just over 1.25 million ballots had […]
Get ready for the CSRA annual meeting in Chicago — August 25–28, 2025
The Council of State Retail Associations (CSRA) is proud to announce its Annual Meeting, taking place this year in Chicago, Illinois, the […]
Court ruling prompts review of debit card swipe fee regulations
A federal judge has ruled that the Federal Reserve’s 2011 cap on debit card “swipe” fees was set higher than intended by […]
New U.S. Chamber resource helps small businesses navigate recent tax changes
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a new resource to help small businesses understand and benefit from provisions in the recently […]
Tariffs among key factors in Claire’s bankruptcy filing
Claire’s, a well-known accessories retailer with more than 2,750 stores worldwide, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States and […]
Tractor Supply expands final-mile delivery to boost sales
Tractor Supply Company is enhancing its final-mile delivery capabilities to better serve its rural customer base and support sales growth. The retailer, […]