The Seattle City Council, led by Councilmember Bob Kettle, chair of the Public Safety Committee, and Councilmember Tanya Woo, passed new legislation […]

As of July 31, 2024, the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) has completed sending out violation notices for Post Consumer Recycled […]

Amazon announced its most successful Prime Day event ever, with Prime members purchasing more items than in any previous year. The Seattle-based […]

As the back-to-school shopping season begins, Target is introducing its first nationwide denim take-back event. From Sunday, August 4 through Saturday, August […]

Pictured Left to Right: WR State & Local Government Affairs Manager, Crystal Leatherman, Representative Cindy Ryu (32nd Legislative District), Representative Brandy Donaghy […]

During the interim, the GA Team has been meeting with key legislators to discuss priority issues and to educate on the vital […]

An unprecedented number of bills were passed during the 2023-2024 biennium, significantly impacting employment practices, payroll, and costs for retail businesses. WR […]

The Washington Retail Association (WR) Retail Action Council (RAC) proudly announces its endorsement of candidates for the upcoming elections, demonstrating a strong […]

WR endorsed Initiative 2066 – protecting energy choice – is headed to the November 5, 2024 general election ballot. The initiative is […]

Former Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire addressed the Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Task Force yesterday in Seattle. Gregoire, the CEO […]

Pictured left to right: WR State & Local Gov’t Affairs Manager, Crystal Leatherman, WA State Governor candidates Sami Bird (R), Mark Mullet […]

As of early July, over half (55%) of back-to-school and college shoppers have started purchasing items for the upcoming school year, according […]