Merchants welcome executive order on fair access to financial services
The Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC) has expressed support for a new executive order by President Donald Trump aimed at ensuring financial institutions […]
NRF unveils 2025 Hot 25 Fastest Growing Retailers
The National Retail Federation, in partnership with Kantar, has released its 2025 Hot 25 Retailers list, recognizing the fastest-growing retailers in the […]
John Braun to run for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District
State Senate Minority Leader John Braun of Centralia has announced his candidacy for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election. Braun […]
Walmart strengthens efforts to protect customers and sellers from retail crime
Walmart is expanding its efforts to safeguard customers and honest sellers from fraudulent activity in its online marketplace. The company is addressing […]
Seattle voters to decide on business tax restructure
Seattle City Council has approved a proposal to overhaul the city’s business and occupation tax system, sending the measure to voters for […]
Retailers roll out Halloween early amid tariff turmoil
Retailers are already unveiling their 2025 Halloween collections, but shoppers could see price shifts this year due in part to ongoing tariff […]
WR engages at 2025 Washington State Tax Forum
WR’s Director of Policy & Government Affairs, Crystal Leatherman, represented the association at the 2025 Washington State Tax Forum. Hosted in collaboration […]
Progressive challengers sweep to big primary wins in Seattle
Voter dissatisfaction in Seattle carried progressive challengers to strong wins in the August 5 primary election. Challengers to Mayor Bruce Harrell, Council […]
Macy’s Tukwila tour strengthens ORC collaboration efforts
Last week, the Washington Retail Association (WR) team, including Board Member and Southcenter General Manager Navdeep Singh, CEO Renée Sunde, Director of […]
Renée Sunde Announces Retirement as President & CEO of Washington Retail Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2025 OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington Retail Association (WR) announced today that Renée Sunde, President and CEO, […]
Deadline approaches for compliance with Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act
Retailers, distributors, and cosmetologists operating in Washington have until December 31, 2025, to sell or use existing inventory that does not meet […]
Retail Action Council Board announces recent local election endorsements
The WR Retail Action Council Committee has recently approved a round of endorsements, this time focusing on key local elections critical to […]