Washington State to tax advertising services starting October 1, 2025
Starting October 1, 2025, Washington businesses providing advertising services must collect retail sales tax and report income under the Retailing B&O tax […]
Department stores show signs of resilience
Department stores are adapting to changing consumer habits and showing renewed momentum. Macy’s and Kohl’s have both seen notable stock gains recently, […]
Washington Supreme Court clarifies salary posting requirement
The Washington Supreme Court recently issued a decision interpreting the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA), which requires employers with 15 […]
PNWER 2025 Annual Summit summary: Strengthening tourism and border collaboration
Left to right: Renée Sunde, WR President & CEO, and Representative Cindy Ryu (D-32). Last month, the 2025 Annual Summit brought together […]
The misperception of shrink and its impact on organized retail crime
It’s time to set the record straight — claims that ORC losses are inflated due to inventory shrink are inaccurate By: David […]
Report projects economic impacts from federal tariffs
A new analysis from the Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) projects that recently announced federal tariffs could cost Washington’s economy […]
Interim guidance issued for retail sales tax implementation
The Department of Revenue has released new interim guidance to assist with the implementation of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5814, which […]
King County candidate proposes funding for retail theft prosecutions
Image: King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci speaks at a press conference Thursday, Aug. 21 in Kent about starting up a new retail […]
Upcoming webinar on Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act compliance
Retailers and distributors in Washington are invited to join a free webinar hosted by the Washington State Department of Ecology on Wednesday, […]
Strengthening supply chains: CORCA explained
By: Nate Kaplan, State Director GORAIL America’s supply chain delivers nearly 59 tons of freight for each American every year, much of […]
Washington Retail Association CEO search continues
The Washington Retail Association (WR) is seeking its next President & CEO, following the planned retirement of Renée Sunde in December 2025. […]
Governor Ferguson proclaims September 2025 Careers in Retail Month
Governor Bob Ferguson has proclaimed September 2025 as Careers in Retail Month, recognizing the vital role the retail sector plays in Washington’s […]