Macy’s Tukwila tour strengthens ORC collaboration efforts
Last week, the Washington Retail Association (WR) team, including Board Member and Southcenter General Manager Navdeep Singh, CEO Renée Sunde, Director of […]
Renée Sunde Announces Retirement as President & CEO of Washington Retail Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2025 OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington Retail Association (WR) announced today that Renée Sunde, President and CEO, […]
Deadline approaches for compliance with Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act
Retailers, distributors, and cosmetologists operating in Washington have until December 31, 2025, to sell or use existing inventory that does not meet […]
Retail Action Council Board announces recent local election endorsements
The WR Retail Action Council Committee has recently approved a round of endorsements, this time focusing on key local elections critical to […]
Early start and economic concerns shape 2025 back-to-school shopping trends
As the 2025 back-to-school season begins, a recent National Retail Federation (NRF) survey reveals that two-thirds of shoppers had already started making […]
CVS to rebrand 20 Bartell Drugs stores in Washington
CVS Pharmacy has announced plans to rebrand 20 Bartell Drugs locations in Washington as part of its acquisition of 64 Rite Aid […]
Seattle City Council updates ordinances addressing public safety and graffiti
The Seattle City Council recently passed two ordinances aimed at improving public safety by updating the city’s chronic nuisance property law and […]
Highlights from the 2025 PNWER Annual Summit
The 34th Annual Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Summit took place July 20–24, 2025, bringing together over 600 leaders from across the […]
Walmart embraces AI agents to enhance retail experience
Walmart is stepping into the future of artificial intelligence by unveiling its plans to use AI agents to enhance both customer and […]
Key bills effective July 27, 2025
July 27, 2025, brought significant changes for businesses, consumers, and communities across Washington. The latest legislative session introduced a series of impactful […]
Kroger announces planned closures of two Western Washington grocery stores
Kroger, the parent company of Fred Meyer and QFC, has announced the upcoming closure of two of its grocery store locations in […]
Washington eyes budget challenges amid federal Medicaid shifts
Washington state is facing a potential budget shortfall by 2027, with projections showing a deficit by 2028 despite recent increases in both […]