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DoorDash raises fees in Seattle, citing impact of city regulations

DoorDash has announced another increase in service fees for Seattle customers, pointing to the city’s regulations for app-based workers as the driving […]

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Public comment open on new PFAS rulemaking under Safer Products for Washington

The Washington State Department of Ecology is accepting public comment on proposed regulations concerning the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) […]

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State Long Term Care rulemaking to strengthen portability and protections

The Legislature passed SB 5291 in 2025 to implement recommendations from the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission. The changes expand participation, […]

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Retailers brace for tariff impacts as Port volumes show volatility

Import cargo volumes at major U.S. ports are expected to rebound in July after a sharp spring decline but are projected to […]

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Ulta expands Korean beauty offerings with new partnership 

Ulta Beauty is strengthening its presence in the Korean beauty market through a new partnership with K-Beauty World. This summer, eight Korean […]

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NRF Unveils 2025 Top 100 Retailers List

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its 2025 list of the Top 100 Retailers, compiled by Kantar and ranked by 2024 […]

WR.CommsJuly 17, 20251 min read
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Happy Fourth of July

As we celebrate the Fourth of July, WR honors the freedoms and ideals that define our nation. Independence Day is a time […]

WR.CommsJuly 3, 20251 min read
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Senators Dhingra and Holy awarded as Champions of Public Safety

Pictured left to right: WR’s Mark Johnson, Senator Jeff Holy (R-6th), Senator Manka Dhingra (D-45th), and WR President & CEO, Renée Sunde. […]

WR.CommsJuly 3, 20251 min read
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Mayor and Councilmember propose new tax restructuring and hikes

Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck released a plan to shift some of the city’s business and occupancy (“B&O”) tax […]

WR.CommsJuly 3, 20251 min read
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WR releases its 2025 Consumer Affordability Scorecard

Washington Retail (WR) has released the 2025 Consumer Affordability Scorecard, tracking how lawmakers voted on key issues impacting retailers and the customers we […]

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Walgreens government affairs leader Jake Mayson joins WR Board of Directors

The Washington Retail Association (WR) is proud to welcome Jake Mayson, Government Affairs representative for Walgreen Co., to its Board of Directors. […]

WR.CommsJuly 3, 20251 min read
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Washington Retail Association Board retreat: Building momentum for the future of retail

Set against the backdrop of the lush forests and historic architecture of The Lodge at St. Edward in Bothell, the Washington Retail […]

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