Retailers step up to support Hurricane Helena relief efforts
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helena, one of the deadliest storms to hit the U.S. since 2005, major retailers […]
House Environment & Energy Committee Work Session provides a preview for the 2025 session
On Tuesday, October 8, the House Environment & Energy Committee held a work session to discuss several important issues, including extended producer […]
Washington’s minimum wage set to rise to $16.66 in 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, Washington’s minimum wage will increase to $16.66 per hour, reflecting a 2.35 percent rise from 2024. The Washington […]
Attend NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show with WR
Get ready to unlock new possibilities for your business at the NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, happening from January 12-14, 2025, in […]
Halloween 2024: M&M’s takes the candy crown
As Halloween approaches, candy lovers across the U.S. are gearing up for sweet celebrations. In 2024, consumer spending on Halloween candy is […]
Seattle retailers face significant minimum wage increase in 2025
On October 4, the Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) announced that the minimum wage will rise to $20.76 per hour on […]
Seattle Times Editorial Board recommends voting yes on Initiative 2066 for a better gas transition plan
The Seattle Times editorial board recommends voting “Yes” on Initiative 2066, urging Washington voters to support a more thoughtful approach to the […]
Dockworkers’ strike ends, Ports reopen on East and Gulf coasts
After three days of disruption, dockworkers across 36 East and Gulf coast ports are returning to work following a tentative agreement reached […]
I-2109: Repealing the State capital gains tax
WR stands in full support of Initiative 2109, which seeks to repeal Washington’s capital gains tax. This tax, enacted just two years […]
Join Fight Retail Crime Day on October 24
Organized retail crime (ORC) continues to have a severe impact on businesses, the economy, and communities across the nation. To address this […]
Introducing the Organized Retail Crime Resource Hub: A collaborative tool for fighting ORC
WR, in partnership with Challenge Seattle and WAORCA, is proud to unveil the Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Resource Hub. This online platform […]
King County Summit launches new partnerships and resource hub to combat organized retail crime
On October 2, 2024, the first-ever King County Public Safety Summit on Organized Retail Crime (ORC) convened in Redmond, Washington, bringing together […]