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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Seattle approves new vehicle tracking tech for police pursuits
The StarChase device used by Massachusetts State Police has multiple components: the projectile tracker, left, control panel, center, and the key fob, […]
2025 Law Review: A comprehensive tool for members only
Washington Retail (WR) has published and distributed its 2025 Legislative Law Review to all dues-paying members. This in-depth, 49-page report provides a […]