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 […]
Crystal Leatherman promoted to Director of Local and State Government Affairs
Washington Retail Association (WR) is proud to announce the promotion of Crystal Leatherman to Director of Local and State Government Affairs. The […]
L&I’s proposed 3.8% average rate increase for 2025 raises underlying concerns
Last week, L&I proposed a 3.8% average workers’ compensation rate increase for 2025, which is lower than the 5.5% overall increase […]
WR launches legislative store tours
The WR team, alongside representatives from WR member North 40 Outfitters, recently hosted a tour for three state legislators from Spokane and […]
NRF Foundation launches Customer Conflict De-escalation training for front-line workers
The NRF Foundation has partnered with the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) to launch a new 30-minute online course, Customer Conflict De-escalation. As […]
Seattle City Council passes bills to restrict prostitution and illegal drug activity
On September 17, the Seattle City Council approved legislation aimed at curbing illegal prostitution and drug dealing in specific areas of the […]
WR Leadership join BOMA Panel highlighting the essential role of retail in communities
At Bellevue Square’s Center Court, the September Membership Meeting of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) focused on the vital topic, […]
Organized retail crime surge: A growing concern for Washington State
A recent report on Organized Retail Crime (ORC) highlights a troubling trend of increasing retail theft across the United States, with significant […]
Understanding tariffs: What they are and who pays for them
A tariff is a tax imposed by a government on imported goods or services. These taxes are typically used to regulate trade […]
Candidates debate for statewide offices
The WR Government Affairs team attended the AWB Policy Summit in Spokane where a number of candidates participated in statewide office debates. […]
Amazon mandates full-time office return by 2025
Amazon will require employees to return to the office full time starting January 2025, ending its hybrid work model. CEO Andy Jassy […]
Walmart kicks off holiday deals earlier this year
Walmart is launching its holiday deals event earlier this year, running from October 8 to October 13, both online and in stores. […]