The misperception of shrink and its impact on organized retail crime
It’s time to set the record straight — claims that ORC losses are inflated due to inventory shrink are inaccurate By: David […]
Report projects economic impacts from federal tariffs
A new analysis from the Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) projects that recently announced federal tariffs could cost Washington’s economy […]
Interim guidance issued for retail sales tax implementation
The Department of Revenue has released new interim guidance to assist with the implementation of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5814, which […]
King County candidate proposes funding for retail theft prosecutions
Image: King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci speaks at a press conference Thursday, Aug. 21 in Kent about starting up a new retail […]
Upcoming webinar on Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act compliance
Retailers and distributors in Washington are invited to join a free webinar hosted by the Washington State Department of Ecology on Wednesday, […]
Strengthening supply chains: CORCA explained
By: Nate Kaplan, State Director GORAIL America’s supply chain delivers nearly 59 tons of freight for each American every year, much of […]
Washington Retail Association CEO search continues
The Washington Retail Association (WR) is seeking its next President & CEO, following the planned retirement of Renée Sunde in December 2025. […]
Governor Ferguson proclaims September 2025 Careers in Retail Month
Governor Bob Ferguson has proclaimed September 2025 as Careers in Retail Month, recognizing the vital role the retail sector plays in Washington’s […]
Teen unemployment rates climb in high wage states
National unemployment has remained relatively low over the past year, yet recent data shows teen joblessness is rising. According to the Bureau […]
Olympia’s Proposition 1: Outsized workplace mandates beyond Seattle
This November, Olympia voters will decide the fate of Proposition 1 (Prop 1), a sweeping workplace mandate that goes far beyond Seattle’s […]
Kroger to close six Western Washington stores this Fall, citing rising theft
Kroger, the parent company of Fred Meyer and QFC, has announced the closure of two additional Fred Meyer locations in Lake City […]
Retailers on alert: WA Supreme Court expands email marketing liability
A recent ruling by the Washington Supreme Court has significantly heightened the legal risks for retailers who rely on email marketing to […]