Opinion: After a year of high minimum wages, a new report shows workers are working less and earning less
Mark Harmsworth writes that minimum wages sound compassionate, but they ignore basic economics: when labor costs spike artificially, employers reduce hiring, training, […]
Holiday spending expected to remain strong in 2025
Consumers plan to spend an average of $890.49 this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper […]
Washington minimum wage to increase to $17.13 in 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, Washington’s minimum wage will rise to $17.13 per hour, a 2.8 percent increase from the current $16.66 rate, […]
Opinion: Let’s talk honestly about Prop 1 and its unintended consequences
Wayne Fournier is a Thurston County commissioner, lifelong union member and former mayor of Tenino. The Daily Chronicle Posted Monday, September 29, […]
WR Local Government PAC announces new round of endorsed candidates
The Washington Retail Association’s Local Government Political Action Committee is proud to announce its latest round of endorsements for candidates running in […]
Grays Harbor man sentenced for leading organized retail theft operation
Shawn Sinnett’s home was searched, and a large amount of evidence was seized. Photo credit: Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office A Grays […]
Holiday season could be at risk as federal shutdown continues
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is urging Congress to end the federal government shutdown that began on October 1 after lawmakers failed […]
Organized retail crime rings target everyday essentials
Photo Credit: California Highway Patrol Organized retail crime continues to challenge retailers nationwide, with losses estimated at $94.5 billion annually, according to […]
Celebrating National Crime Prevention Month
October marks National Crime Prevention Month, a time to promote awareness and encourage community action to create safer neighborhoods. Across Washington, crime […]
Support WR-endorsed candidates in the General Election
With the General Election just weeks away, the Washington Retail Association urges members and retail partners to support the pro-retail candidates […]
Walmart to remove synthetic dyes and over 30 ingredients from private brand foods
Walmart U.S. has announced plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and more than 30 additional ingredients, including certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and fat […]
Olympia City Council Votes to Oppose Proposition 1
After more than three hours of spirited testimony, the Olympia City Council voted 4–3 to adopt Resolution 25-0865 opposing Proposition 1, a sweeping […]