Published in the Puget Sound Business Journal By Joey Thompson – Reporter  Nov 18, 2024  A home decor store that’s called downtown Seattle […]

On November 15, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he has signed an Executive Order establishing a Downtown Activation Team (“DAT”). The DAT […]

The ICSC’s 2024 Thanksgiving Weekend Intentions survey projects consumer spending to reach $125 billion during the five-day shopping period from Thanksgiving to […]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the most significant shopping events of the year, known for massive discounts and high shopper engagement. […]

A record-breaking 183.4 million people plan to shop in-store and online this Thanksgiving weekend, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) and […]

As the 2025 session approaches, WR’s Government Affairs Team has identified and set key legislative priorities that are most impactful to the […]

Inflation in the U.S. rose modestly in October, marking the first increase in seven months, driven by higher rents, used car prices, […]

The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) recently reviewed the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, administered by the […]

King County Executive Dow Constantine, who has served since 2009, announced Tuesday evening that he will not seek reelection to a fifth […]

Retail sales surged in October, recovering from a slower September, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Driven by strong job gains and […]

Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing its supply chain with a shift to a Market Fulfillment Center (MFC) model, blending efficiency and adaptability. Unlike […]

Several thousand ballots are still to be counted before the election can be officially certified on December 5 by the Secretary of […]