Rulemaking notice: Retail alcohol product placement
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) will be seeking input from businesses, especially retailers, on upcoming rulemaking regarding Retail Alcohol […]
Retail sales slow in January, but economic growth continues
Retail sales dipped in January following a strong holiday season but still showed year-over-year growth, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau […]
Fiscal note inconsistencies in the 2025 session must be addressed
The fiscal note process in the Washington Legislature is intended to estimate a bill’s financial impact on the state budget before a […]
Urgent: Bill threatening retail industry scheduled for executive action – Act Now!
Despite mounting concerns from businesses across the state, HB 1671, focused on consumer data privacy regulation, is scheduled for executive action this […]
Governor Ferguson’s bold start: Prioritizing housing, public safety, and affordability
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is sworn into office by Washington Supreme Court chief justice Debra L. Stephens, right, during a joint legislative […]
ORC Best Practices Report strengthens public-private partnerships
Organized retail crime (ORC) remains a serious challenge, impacting businesses, employees, and communities across Washington. To combat this growing issue, Washington Retail […]
WR Board convenes in Olympia to meet with newly elected state leadership and key legislators
Today, Thursday, February 13, WR’s Board of Directors is gathering in Olympia, Washington’s Capital City for a pivotal meeting with key state […]
Walmart reshapes corporate footprint
Walmart is making significant changes to its corporate office strategy, including job cuts and office closures. The company recently announced the elimination […]
Minimum wage hike and paid leave mandates face strong opposition
This week, the House and Senate held hearings on HB 1764 / SB 5578, which propose raising the minimum wage to $25/hour […]
Job growth slows but remains steady in January
The U.S. job market maintained solid growth in January, adding 143,000 jobs despite slowing from previous months. The unemployment rate dipped to […]
Organized Retail Crime bill proposes additional penalties for offenders
HB 1276, which increases penalties for high-dollar organized retail crime (ORC) offenders, was heard Monday in the House Community Safety Committee. The […]
Seattle City Council approves police use of “less lethal” weapons
The Seattle City Council voted 6-3 to eliminate restrictions on the use of “less lethal” weapons, including blast balls, pepper spray, and […]