Seattle voters overwhelmingly approve B&O tax reform
With just shy of 71% of the vote, a measure to shift the city’s business and occupancy tax (“B&O tax”) was approved […]
Spokane parking tax proposal draws mixed response from business community
Spokane business and community leaders are responding to a proposed twelve percent parking tax that city officials are considering as part of […]
Dick’s Sporting Goods cites rising retail theft as profit concerns grow
Dick’s Sporting Goods recently reported a notable drop in quarterly profits, linking the decline to an unexpected rise in retail theft. Company […]
Holiday imports expected to slow as shelves remain stocked
The latest Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates indicates that import cargo volumes at major ports […]
October retail sales show strong momentum ahead of the holidays
New data from the CNBC and National Retail Federation Retail Monitor shows retail sales rising in October, offering encouraging signs as the […]
Holiday sales expected to surpass one trillion dollars
The National Retail Federation is forecasting a historic holiday season with retail sales for November and December projected to exceed one trillion […]
KIRO NewsRadio Opinion: WA tolerating its way to dead last in retail theft
A security guard stands in the doorway of a store. (Photo: Leon Neal, Getty Images) By Charlie Harger Host, Seattle’s Morning News […]
Amazon prepares for Cyber Monday with new AI shopping features
Amazon is gearing up for Cyber Monday on December 1 with a suite of new artificial intelligence tools designed to streamline holiday […]
Empower your business and the industry – become a Washington Retail Association member
Washington Retail Association has released The Retail Advantage, a membership guide now available that highlights how WR protects and advances retailers statewide. […]
USDOT issues emergency rule tightening CDL eligibility for non-citizens
The US Department of Transportation has issued an emergency final rule that changes how states issue Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) to non-citizens. […]
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 […]