2022 Holiday Sales Grew 5.3% to $936.3 Billion
Retail sales during 2022’s November-December holiday season grew 5.3% over 2021 to $936.3 billion, less than forecasted amid continuing inflation and high […]
Now that the INFORM act has passed, what’s next?
By Retail Industry Leaders Association The INFORM Consumers Act, a law that will insert transparency and accountability into online marketplace transactions, takes […]
Google Cloud introduces shelf inventory AI tool for retailers
Wall Street Journal By Isabelle Bousquette Google Cloud reported that it has developed a new artificial intelligence tool designed to help “big-box retailers” […]
Safety for all is everyone’s responsibility
Hazards happen no matter whose shift it is. Spills remain slippery until properly mopped up. All workers need to take ownership and […]
2023 Washington State Legislative Session Convenes
The 2023 Legislative Session began on Monday, January 9, the first in-person session since the pandemic hit. More accurately, the 2023 session […]
Governor Inslee addresses Legislature in State-of-the-State address
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee presented his State-of-the-State address before the Legislature on Tuesday, outlining his priorities for the session. During the […]
Legislative Update
It has been an eventful week as the Legislature welcomed newly elected and veteran legislators back to Olympia. WR has been reviewing closely […]
Statewide poll finds strong concern about economy and other issues
A late December Crosscut Elway Poll found Washington voters most concerned about the economy, public safety, and homelessness. In the poll, voters […]
Councilmember Pedersen becomes second to not seek reelection. More to follow?
With all 7 Seattle City Council district seats on the ballot this year, two incumbents have already announced their decision not to […]
Seattle Police Chief Diaz shares plan to fight crime and hire more police
Chief Adrian Diaz shared some positive crime news while discussing his plans to battle crime and recruit additional officers in 2023. On […]
Congress finally moves forward
After a tension-filled week in the House and 15 rounds of votes, California Representative Kevin McCarthy (R) was elected Speaker of the […]
Holiday eCommerce sales reached a record $211.7 billion
Adobe Analytics found that eCommerce sales reached a record $211.7 billion during the holiday shopping season from November 1 through the end of […]