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Spring savings in full bloom

Spring is here, and top retailers are rolling out deals to help customers refresh their homes, inside and out. The Home Depot, […]

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Apparel retailers grapple with higher-than-expected tariffs

The tariffs announced April 2 are steeper and broader than expected and affect almost every apparel and footwear retailer. Nearly all manufacturing is abroad, mostly […]

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WR urges caution on Paid Leave rate cap increase

The Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program was established through a landmark compromise among business, labor, and policymakers. Two core principles […]

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Gap unveils first collection from GapStudio by Zac Posen

GapStudio with Alex Consani, Imaan Hammam and Anok Yai. Gap Gap has launched the inaugural collection from its GapStudio subbrand, designed by creative […]

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Tensions surface in Seattle City Council

Seattle Council President Sara Nelson’s leadership as council president has caused divides among the Seattle City Council. (Kevin Clark / The Seattle […]

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The Home Depot Foundation honors National Volunteer Month with veteran-focused projects

In celebration of National Volunteer Month, The Home Depot Foundation and its associate volunteer team, Team Depot, are launching service projects nationwide […]

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Senate advances public safety measure

On Tuesday, the Senate Ways and Means Committee approved HB 2015, a key public safety funding measure. The bill would establish a […]

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What’s influencing Trump’s trade strategies?

A general view of the Victorian International container terminal in Melbourne, Australia, on April 4, 2025. Australia and many others countries are […]

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What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

WR is closely monitoring the bills that have advanced through the legislative process. Each week, we’ll spotlight our weekly “hot list” key […]

WR.CommsApril 3, 20254 min read
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Curbing escalating payroll expenses for Washington employers

Earlier this month, WR highlighted the mounting regulatory costs burden on retailers. To further illustrate these challenges, the March 2025 Washington State […]

WR.CommsApril 3, 20251 min read
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$20 billion tax package threatens retailers and consumers

Sen. Noel Frame speaks at a rally on March. 17, 2025 in support of progressive tax revenue as a strategy to prevent […]

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WR meets with House Republican Leader

WR Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs, Mark Johnson, met with House Republican Leader Rep. Drew Stokesbary (R-31) and members […]

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