Governor Ferguson signs Public Safety Law
WR CEO, Renée Sunde, and WR Senior VP of Policy and Government Affairs, Mark Johnson, with Governor Ferguson at the signing of […]
Dick’s Sporting Goods invests in expanding youth sports access
Dick’s Sporting Goods, through its venture capital arm DSG Ventures, has taken a minority stake in Unrivaled Sports as part of a […]
Thurston County Chamber celebrates 120 years at Annual Meeting featuring Governor Bob Ferguson
Pictured: Governor Bob Ferguson speaks with WR member and Drees owner Ruthann Goularte, alongside WR staff The Thurston County Chamber of Commerce […]
Register now: 2025 PNWER Annual Summit in Bellevue
The 2025 Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit will be held July 20–24 at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, WA. This […]
Bedrooms & More’s Blake Garfield is the new Wallingford Chamber President
With 28 years of experience working for Bedrooms & More, which his father created in 1972, Blake Garfield is adding a new […]
Done deal: Nordstrom is officially a private company
The deal with Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool is worth $6.25 billion Published in Seattle Magazine By Rob Smith May 20, 2025 […]
U.S. economy shows resilience despite consumer concerns and inflation expectations
Despite growing caution among consumers, key economic indicators point to a steady and resilient U.S. economy in 2025. In April, the U.S. […]
Census data shows steady retail sales in April as tariff concerns continued
NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says U.S. Census Bureau data shows shoppers remained engaged in April amid continued concern over tariffs on […]
U.S. Senators introduce Credit Card Competition Act Amendment to GENIUS Act
This week, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) as an amendment to […]
2025 legislative outcomes: Impacts on Washington retailers
The final day of legislative action was marked by the approval of more than $9 billion in new state and local taxes, […]
Honoring service and sacrifice: Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day
May is National Military Appreciation Month, a time dedicated to honoring the service, sacrifice, and strength of our military members, veterans, and […]
Addressing the rising threat of organized retail crime
Organized retail crime (ORC) is a growing national issue with wide-reaching impacts on retailers, employees, consumers, and entire communities. Unlike isolated shoplifting, […]