Soap maker cracks the code to ‘Made in America’
The journey of a product from conception to consumer is often complex and lengthy. For instance, a $7.95 bottle of Bath & Body Works foaming hand soap used to…
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Canadian ports face continued uncertainty as union vote delay intensifies disruptions
A tentative agreement has been reached by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) of Canada and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) following a two-week strike that…
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Retail resilience: navigating the first half of 2023
The first half of 2023 has been a rollercoaster for the retail industry, marked by economic challenges and evolving consumer habits, according to a recent report by Placer.ai. Despite…
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The latest on the Credit Card Competition Act
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), the lead Republican advocate for the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), issued a statement last week. He revealed that he had brokered an agreement ensuring…
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Seattle’s auditor report outlines seven steps for improving the City’s approach to ORC
The Seattle City Council released a report last week titled “The City Can Do More to Tackle Organized Retail Crime in Seattle,” offering specific advice on tackling these complex…
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Primary election sets the stage for November
On Tuesday, our local governments held their primary elections, with results in most of the races still being tallied. No statewide issues were on the ballot this year. However,…
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Mayor Harrell proposes $27 million for Seattle addiction treatment and drug enforcement bill
On Monday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell urged city council members to reconsider their stance on the state’s new drug possession and public use law, proposing a comprehensive plan that…
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