Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada amid fentanyl trade negotiations
The flags of Mexico, the United States and Canada fly in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico February 1, 2025. (Reuters) After days of intense […]
Support the Credit Card Competition Act: Sign on today!
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Merchants Payments Coalition are gathering support for the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) through state-specific […]
Too many employer mandates, too little support
The Legislature is considering an unprecedented number of employment-related mandates without fair notice or adequate technical support. These include: Allowing striking workers […]
Public safety: A multi-legged approach
The 2025 Legislature and Governor are prioritizing public safety, a core function of government. WR strongly supports efforts to increase the number […]
Strategies for retro success – webinar
Are Workers’ Compensation and Payroll Costs Keeping You Up at Night? Retail Services, a subsidiary of Washington Retail is here to help […]
Petite customers score a win
JCPenney is expanding its focus on petite customers with a new fashion collection in collaboration with singer-songwriter Ally Brooke. The Bold Elements […]
Little impact so far from Seattle’s drug and prostitution zone laws
Seattle’s Stay Out of Drug Areas (SODA) and Stay Out of Areas of Prostitution (SOAP) laws, passed in September, empower prosecutors to […]
Washington Retail testifies on key tobacco & vapor legislation
Washington Retail testified on two critical bills addressing tobacco and vapor product regulation: HB 1203 and HB 1534. While both bills seek […]
You’re invited: Legislative Retail Reception!
We invite you to connect with your Washington State legislators at a special reception on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 5:30 PM […]
Retailers may face new challenges with proposed data privacy bill
Washington State is considering HB 1671, a data privacy bill introduced by Rep. Shelley Kloba (D-1), that could significantly impact the retail […]
New appointments to the Washington State Legislature
The Washington State Legislature has announced several recent appointments: Tana Senn, former Representative for the 41st District, has been appointed by Governor […]
Beverage Container Refund Program introduced in Washington
Senate Bill 5502, sponsored by Senator June Robinson (D-38), and its companion, House Bill 1607, introduced by Representative Monica Stonier (D-49), aim […]