Free retail training classes start on Oct. 21
Anyone interested in free training for a retail career is encouraged to attend any or all four Ready for Retail classes starting Oct. 21 at Westfield Southcenter Mall in Tukwila.…
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Vape shop owners discuss impacts from the state’s temporary ban
One of several results from Gov. Inslee’s temporary ban on flavored e-cigarettes will be the effect on small businesses that have sprouted up from the popularity of the product. Inslee…
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Safety tip of the week
Ladder safety tips prevent accidents Ladders are one of the major causes of fall-related fatalities, according to National Safety Council statistics. It is estimated that in any given year 65,000…
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WR hears updates on possible data privacy laws
Possible legislation on regulating data privacy remains Washington Retail’s top priority heading toward the 2020 Legislative Session. During a listening session last week in Seattle with key bill sponsors, I…
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Retailers forecast holiday sales growth of up to 4.2%
The National Retail Federation foresees that national holiday sales will increase 3.8% to 4.2% this year. It attributes its confidence to job growth and higher wages that leave families with…
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Seminar reveals new employment requirements from case law
Navigating labor and employment laws is becoming an increasingly complex task for employers of all sizes. For this reason, Washington Retail co-sponsored a “Best Practices for Best Employers Labor and…
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Join our Legislative preview webinar on Nov. 6
It’s not too early to get clued into the major legislative initiatives that could affect retailers when the state Legislature convenes in January. Meanwhile, the Seattle City Council is busy…
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