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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.CommsAugust 21, 20251 min read
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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 […]

WR.CommsAugust 21, 20251 min read
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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

WR.CommsAugust 14, 20251 min read
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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 […]

WR.CommsAugust 14, 20251 min read
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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 […]

WR.CommsAugust 14, 20251 min read
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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, […]

WR.CommsAugust 14, 20251 min read
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Merchants welcome executive order on fair access to financial services

The Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC) has expressed support for a new executive order by President Donald Trump aimed at ensuring financial institutions […]

WR.CommsAugust 14, 20251 min read
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NRF unveils 2025 Hot 25 Fastest Growing Retailers

The National Retail Federation, in partnership with Kantar, has released its 2025 Hot 25 Retailers list, recognizing the fastest-growing retailers in the […]

WR.CommsAugust 14, 20251 min read
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John Braun to run for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District

State Senate Minority Leader John Braun of Centralia has announced his candidacy for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election. Braun […]

WR.CommsAugust 14, 20251 min read
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