WR launches search for next president and CEO
WR has launched a national search for its next President and Chief Executive Officer following the planned retirement of longtime leader Renée […]
Washington Retailers support bipartisan legislation to head off onslaught of lawsuits after state Supreme Court ruling last year
An April 2025 court ruling on the Commercial Electronic Email Act applied a broad standard for lawsuits against businesses using email marketing […]
State seeks federal aid for record flood damage
Washington is requesting a federal major disaster declaration following December flooding that officials say caused the largest public infrastructure losses in more than four […]
Sensory Tool House receives Distinguished Leaders Award
Sensory Tool House (STH) has received this year’s Distinguished Leaders Award from Leadership Thurston County. Celebrating community leadership for more than 20 years, the Distinguished Leaders Awards […]
Tariff studies find most costs borne by U.S. firms and consumers
Recent analyses from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and other research groups indicate that U.S. businesses and households are absorbing the majority of costs associated with […]
Mayor Wilson delivers her first State of the City address
After a month and a half in office, Mayor Katie Wilson delivered her first wide-ranging look at Seattle in a speech at the Langston […]
A warning to Seattle: Don’t become the next Cleveland
Image: Leo_Visions on Unsplash Published in GeekWire by Charles Fitzgerald on Feb 10, 2026 Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Leo_Visions on Unsplash) Consider a successful mid-sized American city. One with […]
Nordstrom marks 125 years with brand partnerships and promotions
Nordstrom is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2026 with a yearlong series of events, exclusive merchandise, and expanded promotions. The retailer is launching the […]
Ulta Beauty focuses on core growth and brand expansion
At NRF 2026 Retail’s Big Show, Kecia Steelman reflected on her first year as president and CEO of Ulta Beauty and outlined the company’s […]
Understanding the debate over algorithmic pricing
As policymakers examine so-called algorithmic pricing, national retail leaders are urging a fact-based conversation about how digital pricing tools are actually used in stores and online. Industry representatives […]
State agencies offer anti trafficking workshop for Fan Zone Cities
The Washington Department of Commerce and the Attorney General’s Office, in partnership with Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking, are offering a free […]
Lawmakers reconsider estate tax increase amid relocation concerns
Democratic lawmakers in Washington are moving to reconsider a 2025 increase that raised the state’s top estate tax rate to 35%, the […]