Redmond police disrupt multi-state retail theft operation
An image of the security video from the Guitar Center robbery. (Redmond PD) Redmond police recently arrested a 25-year-old man and a […]
Walmart plans Christmas Day closure
Walmart will close all 4606 of its United States stores for a full day on December 25 as part of its annual […]
Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act sell-through deadline set for Dec. 31, 2025
Washington retailers and distributors should prepare now for the sell-through deadline under the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA). The law’s initial restrictions took effect Jan. 1, 2025, and […]
Upcoming inflation adjustment to workers’ compensation penalties
Washington state law requires periodic inflation adjustments to certain workers’ compensation penalties. A statute adopted in 2020 increased penalty amounts and established automatic updates every three years using […]
2025 election results certified by Secretary of State
On December 4, 2025, the Washington Secretary of State certified results from the 2025 special elections, including key contests for the Legislature […]
A record 159 million consumers expected to shop on Super Saturday
An estimated 158.9 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, according to the annual consumer survey released by NRF and […]
Olympia and Redmond halt Flock safety camera use amid privacy and data-access concerns
In Olympia and Redmond, Washington, city leaders have moved to halt the use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras […]
Emergency order offers temporary insurance relief after severe weather
Washington state has issued Emergency Order 2025-01 to provide temporary relief to consumers impacted by the 2025 atmospheric river and winter weather event. The order applies […]
CEO confidence continues upward trend
CEO confidence is rising for the third consecutive month, offering a more positive outlook for business conditions in the year ahead. According […]
NRF 2026 Retail’s Big Show
Looking to strengthen your retail strategy for the year ahead? NRF 2026 retail’s big show is the place to be. From January 11 to 13 […]
Attorney General’s Office launches Workers’ Rights Unit & seeks broader investigative authority
In November, Attorney General Nick Brown announced the creation of a new Workers’ Rights Unit to expand enforcement of wage theft, discrimination, worker misclassification, […]
Washington Retail Association appoints Alesha Shemwell as Interim CEO
Seasoned industry leader and former WR Board Chair to guide organization through transitional period Olympia, WA — The Washington Retail Association (WR) announced […]