Olympia City Council pauses minimum wage hike and workers’ bill of rights, but the fight is far from over
The collective advocacy from small businesses and prominent nonprofits has, for now, prompted Olympia City to pause its plans to “fast-track” a […]
Nordstrom CEO singles out King County as retailer’s ‘worst area’ for theft nationwide
Published in the Puget Sound Business Journal By Joey Thompson – Reporter Oct 7, 2024 King County has earned the unfortunate distinction as […]
King County Summit launches new partnerships 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 […]
Introducing the Organized Retail Crime Resource Hub: A collaborative tool for fighting ORC
WR, in partnership with Challenge Seattle and WAORCA, is proud to unveil the Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Resource Hub. This online platform […]
Olympia’s fast-tracked minimum wage increase faces opposition from multiple sectors
On September 15, the Olympia City Council’s Finance Committee introduced a fast-tracked plan to increase the minimum wage by 25-50% by the […]
Emerging AI leaders: Amazon, Walmart, and Wells Fargo
A new analysis from Georgetown University reveals unexpected contenders in the AI landscape among S&P 500 companies, highlighting Walmart, Ford, and Wells […]
Retailers step up to support Hurricane Helena relief efforts
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helena, one of the deadliest storms to hit the U.S. since 2005, major retailers […]
House Environment & Energy Committee Work Session provides a preview for the 2025 session
On Tuesday, October 8, the House Environment & Energy Committee held a work session to discuss several important issues, including extended producer […]
Washington’s minimum wage set to rise to $16.66 in 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, Washington’s minimum wage will increase to $16.66 per hour, reflecting a 2.35 percent rise from 2024. The Washington […]
Attend NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show with WR
Get ready to unlock new possibilities for your business at the NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, happening from January 12-14, 2025, in […]
Halloween 2024: M&M’s takes the candy crown
As Halloween approaches, candy lovers across the U.S. are gearing up for sweet celebrations. In 2024, consumer spending on Halloween candy is […]
Seattle retailers face significant minimum wage increase in 2025
On October 4, the Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) announced that the minimum wage will rise to $20.76 per hour on […]