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 […]
Add the ORC Resource Hub widget to your website and help combat organized retail crime
WR, in collaboration with Challenge Seattle and WAORCA, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Resource Hub. […]
WR shows support for District 24 candidates
WR’s Government Affairs team attended one of the last campaign events of the election season to show support for WR-endorsed candidates running […]
Retail sales dip in September, year-over-year growth remains
Retail sales in September experienced a modest decline compared to August, with a 0.32% drop month-over-month, according to the latest CNBC/NRF Retail […]
L&I’s IME co-recording draft concepts fail to address key policy issues
In May, WR reported Labor and Industries’ effort to address high cancellation rates of Independent Medical Exams (IME) following the mid-2023 implementation […]
Adaptive retail: Amazon and Walmart use AI to transform holiday shopping
With the holiday season approaching, Walmart and Amazon are using artificial intelligence (AI) to make shopping more personalized, seamless, and efficient. With […]
Amazon to hire 250,000 workers for 2024 holiday season
For the second year in a row, Amazon is launching a significant hiring effort to support its operations during the busy holiday […]
Walmart expands pet care services
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, is shifting focus from human health clinics to pet care. The company announced the opening of five […]
Early Halloween shopping on the rise as consumers embrace the fall season
Nearly half of Halloween shoppers (47%) are starting their purchases before October, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey. This is […]
Election ballots are arriving – Make your voice heard
As ballots begin arriving in mailboxes across Washington, it’s time to exercise your right to vote and make your voice heard. Be […]
VoterVoice sign-up: Be ready for the 2025 legislative session
As we approach the 2025 legislative session, a significant number of bills and initiatives are expected to impact the retail sector. Now […]
Unlock innovation and drive change: Join NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show
Find inspiration at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, January 14 – 15, where the brightest minds converge to explore pivotal topics, delivering […]