Retail advocacy and education remains a cornerstone for WR
During the interim, the GA Team has been meeting with key legislators to discuss priority issues and to educate on the vital […]
2023-2024 summary of employment laws impacting retailers
An unprecedented number of bills were passed during the 2023-2024 biennium, significantly impacting employment practices, payroll, and costs for retail businesses. WR […]
WR Action Council endorses candidates in key races
The Washington Retail Association (WR) Retail Action Council (RAC) proudly announces its endorsement of candidates for the upcoming elections, demonstrating a strong […]
Energy choice initiative headed to the ballot
WR endorsed Initiative 2066 – protecting energy choice – is headed to the November 5, 2024 general election ballot. The initiative is […]
Former Governor Gregoire addresses ORC Task Force
Former Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire addressed the Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Task Force yesterday in Seattle. Gregoire, the CEO […]
Renton Chamber hosts ‘2024 Meet the Governor Candidates’ reception
Pictured left to right: WR State & Local Gov’t Affairs Manager, Crystal Leatherman, WA State Governor candidates Sami Bird (R), Mark Mullet […]
Back-to-class shopping trends highlight early purchasing
As of early July, over half (55%) of back-to-school and college shoppers have started purchasing items for the upcoming school year, according […]
Washington leads nation in OSHA inspections: Retail heavily impacted
Washington State has the highest rate of inspections to employee ratio in the nation, with over 10% of Washington’s inspections occurring within […]
Walmart offers college credit for work experience
Walmart is taking innovative steps to support its employees’ educational pursuits by offering college credit for on-the-job training and work experience. This […]
Meet-and-greet with Attorney General candidate Nick Brown
Left to right: City of Olympia Mayor, Dontae Payne, WR State & Local Gov’t Affairs Manager, Crystal Leatherman, and WA Attorney General […]
Fed weighs interest rate decisions amid easing inflation
The U.S. economy is at a “critical moment,” according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz. As inflation eases, attention turns […]
2024 top 100 retailers: NRF’s annual rankings
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its annual Top 100 Retailers list, highlighting the best-performing U.S. retailers based on sales. The […]