Ulta Beauty transforms supply chain with market fulfillment centers
Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing its supply chain with a shift to a Market Fulfillment Center (MFC) model, blending efficiency and adaptability. Unlike […]
Ballots still being counted – Election certification December 5
Several thousand ballots are still to be counted before the election can be officially certified on December 5 by the Secretary of […]
Washington State’s incoming administration declares support for the ORC Task Force
During the November 7 Washington State Organized Retail Crime Task Force meeting both Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson and Attorney General-Elect Nick Brown made […]
Let’s Go Washington marks milestone on energy choice initiative
Let’s Go Washington (LGW) has announced the passage of Initiative 2066, which secures natural gas and energy choice for Washington State. The […]
Paid Leave premium rate increase to 0.92% in 2025 due to high usage
The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) has announced a premium rate increase for Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) starting January […]
Holiday spending poised for record highs, driven by e-commerce
The National Retail Federation (NRF) anticipates that holiday retail sales in 2024 will reach a new record of $979.5 billion to $989 […]
Gig Harbor’s business check program curbs retail theft in innovative ways
Each year, Washington state retailers lose about $3 billion to theft, and many cities are seeking solutions. In Gig Harbor, the Business […]
Seattle Councilmember Tanya Woo trails her challenger
Citywide Councilmember Tanya Woo emerged from election night well behind her labor-backed challenger, Alexis Mercedes Rinck. Woo, who was appointed to the […]
Congressman Adam Smith tours Macy’s at Southcenter Mall to address organized retail crime
Congressman Adam Smith (D-9) recently joined the WR Government Affairs team, Southcenter Mall representatives, and Macy’s management for an in-depth tour of […]
State election preliminary results – A retail perspective
Tuesday’s election was significant at the national, state, and local levels, with Washington Retail participating in state legislative races through our political […]
WR attends senate democrat fundraiser
Left to right: WR Senior Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs, Mark Johnson and Senator Joe Nguyen (D-34, West Seattle) WR […]
The business tax burden in Washington is above the national average
By: Washington Research Council State business and occupation (B&O) tax collections are up 258% since 2000. But businesses also pay sales, property, […]