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 […]
Close election results for Seattle Mayor and King County Executive
Early results in the November general election show close results in some key races. In the race for Seattle Mayor, incumbent Bruce […]
Corporate job cuts ripple across Washington’s retail landscape
Recent workforce reductions by several major national retailers are having notable effects in Washington state, where both local economies and retail activity […]
Woman arrested in connection with multiple thefts at Lacey Target
A 44-year-old Shelton woman was arrested after allegedly stealing merchandise from a Target store in Lacey over several months. According to a […]
Retail thief sentenced to 13 years for $750,000 mall crime spree
A man convicted of stealing more than $750,000 in merchandise from malls across western Washington has been sentenced to 13 years in […]
Where to find the best Black Friday 2025 deals
The holiday shopping season is officially underway, and this year’s Black Friday, falling on November 28, 2025, is shaping up to be […]
Rep. Leavitt Brings Statewide Focus to Public Safety, Retail Theft, & ORC
Washington’s Growing Epidemic: The Rising Cost of Retail Crime Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-28), in collaboration with the Washington Retail Association and the […]
Retail community invited to upcoming Tacoma conversation
Members of the retail industry are invited to join a small business roundtable hosted later this month in Tacoma featuring Representative Melanie […]
Olympia Workers’ Bill of Rights measure trails by 12% in early results
Early election results show Olympia’s Proposition 1, which sought to raise the city’s minimum wage to $20 dollars an hour and establish […]
New report reveals billions lost to rising cargo theft
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released a new study highlighting the growing threat of cargo theft and its significant economic […]
Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals caution on future moves
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate for the second time this year, reducing it by a quarter point to about […]
Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums to rise 23% in 2026
The Washington State Employment Security Department has announced new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) premium rates beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The […]