Preventing vehicular smash and grabs
News reports in recent weeks have shed light on a staggering frequency of vehicular smash and grabs. In most cases, stolen cars are driven through a retail business’ storefront doors,…
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Registration now open for March 29 AG Ferguson ORC Task Force meeting in Tacoma
The Office of the Attorney General is holding its third Organized Retail Crime Task Force meeting on March 29, 2023, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. To join in, RSVP…
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Small-footprint brick & mortar spaces catching on
Big retailers are sprouting small retail shops with a fraction of their typical footprint. A recent report published by Placer.ai highlights the numerous benefits that small-format stores offer businesses. By opting…
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Safety inspection rate for retailers remains at 7 times national average
According to the OSHA Inspection Tracker, Washington State retailers continued to be subjected to safety inspections—at seven times the national average—in 2022. WR reported the same high ratio differential one…
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Legislature passes first significant hurdles
The first significant legislative cut-offs of the 105-day session have passed – February 17 was the Policy Committee cut-off, and February 24 was the Fiscal Committee cut-off. The next cut-off…
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Legislative Update
The 2023 Legislative Session has reached the halfway point, barring an extended special session. As of today, legislators have filed 2,016 bills. Friday, February 24, was the “cutoff” for bills to…
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Home Depot to spend billions on pay raises for everyone
Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, is investing significantly in all U.S. and Canadian hourly employees in 2023. The company announced last week that it would raise all…
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