Seattle’s minimum wage will rise to $18.69 next year
Patch.com Seattle’s minimum wage will rise to $18.69 in the new year for most workers, an increase of $1.42 per hour due to high inflation and rising consumer costs. Seattle’s…
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Consumers still spending despite worries over inflation and interest rates
Consumers remain worried about high inflation and Federal Reserve interest rate hikes intended to bring inflation under control, but neither has stopped them from spending. According to Jack Kleinhenz, Chief Economist…
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Retailers well stocked for holidays as imports drop to lowest level since early 2021
Imports at the nation’s major container ports are expected to fall to their lowest level in nearly two years by the end of 2022, even though retail sales continue to…
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Senate bill bolsters federal response to organized retail theft
New legislation from Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) targets the rise in organized retail theft schemes sweeping the nation. The bipartisan…
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Western States Organized Retail Crime Alliance hosts 2-day conference
WR helped plan and present the two-day Western States Organized Retail Crime Alliance Virtual Conference. Hundreds of loss prevention, asset protection, law enforcement, prosecutors, government affairs professionals, policymakers, and federal,…
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Let’s talk about proper propane handling
Propane is a common fuel used at home and at work, but its volatile and flammable nature requires safe handling practices. For members who refill propane canisters for customers or…
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Inflation concerns hit new high among small business owners
According to the latest U.S. Chamber and MetLife Small Business Index (SBI) report released last week, inflation worries have hit a new high among small business owners. It reveals the…
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