Record number of shoppers expected over Thanksgiving weekend
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 […]
WR sets 2025 legislative priorities
As the 2025 session approaches, WR’s Government Affairs Team has identified and set key legislative priorities that are most impactful to the […]
Inflation increases in October, raising concerns for consumers and the Fed
Inflation in the U.S. rose modestly in October, marking the first increase in seven months, driven by higher rents, used car prices, […]
JLARC reviews Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
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 announces he will not seek reelection in 2025
King County Executive Dow Constantine, who has served since 2009, announced Tuesday evening that he will not seek reelection to a fifth […]
Retail sales rebound in October, setting the stage for a strong holiday season
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 transforms supply chain with market fulfillment centers
Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing its supply chain with a shift to a Market Fulfillment Center (MFC) model, blending efficiency and adaptability. Unlike […]
Ballots still being counted – Election certification December 5
Several thousand ballots are still to be counted before the election can be officially certified on December 5 by the Secretary of […]
Washington State’s incoming administration declares support for the ORC Task Force
During the November 7 Washington State Organized Retail Crime Task Force meeting both Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson and Attorney General-Elect Nick Brown made […]
Let’s Go Washington marks milestone on energy choice initiative
Let’s Go Washington (LGW) has announced the passage of Initiative 2066, which secures natural gas and energy choice for Washington State. The […]
Paid Leave premium rate increase to 0.92% in 2025 due to high usage
The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) has announced a premium rate increase for Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) starting January […]
Holiday spending poised for record highs, driven by e-commerce
The National Retail Federation (NRF) anticipates that holiday retail sales in 2024 will reach a new record of $979.5 billion to $989 […]