Report finds Seattle taxes outpace population growth
Seattle’s tax collections have increased substantially over the past decade, with businesses shouldering a growing share of the city’s tax burden, according […]
Homelessness authority faces new allegations over public records
Image: Kelly Kinnison, center, CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, stands in the back of the room during a news […]
October safety reminders prepare retailers for the holiday season
Retailers can use October’s national safety observances to review workplace practices and prepare employees for the busy fall and holiday season. Fire […]
Rising costs and changing consumer habits challenge Seattle restaurants
Seattle’s restaurant industry is navigating rising operating costs, regulatory changes, and reduced downtown foot traffic, prompting some businesses to close locations, relocate, […]
Washington Retail Association advocates for retailers statewide
This week, Washington Retail Association’s (WR) team continued to advocate for retailers across Washington State. Keeping the lights on: WR submitted comments […]
Seattle adopts restrictions on personalized grocery pricing
Seattle has approved a new Fair Pricing and Transparency ordinance restricting grocery retailers from using personal information to set different prices for […]
New I-9 inspection notice requirements take effect today
Image: Washington State Standard Today is the day. Washington’s new Immigrant Worker Protection Act requirements for I-9 inspections take effect October 1, […]
Seattle’s budget plan faces a public safety test
Image: City of Seattle Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s first proposed budget puts public safety among the city’s priorities, including additional funding for […]
FIFA World Cup generated $889 million economic boost for Seattle region
Image: Fans in Seattle cheer as Team USA makes their first goal of the match against the Australians in the World Cup […]
Gift card fraud evolves into organized retail theft
Gift card fraud is becoming an increasingly sophisticated form of organized retail theft, with criminals using methods that can leave both retailers […]
Washington budget outlook remains challenging despite revenue increase
Washington’s latest state revenue forecast shows modestly higher tax collections, but lawmakers are still facing significant budget challenges heading into the 2027 […]
What Washington retailers need to know about the new battery recycling program
Washington’s new battery stewardship law (SB 5144) is bringing new requirements for retailers that sell covered batteries and battery-containing products in the […]