Seattle Times Editorial Board recommends voting yes on Initiative 2066 for a better gas transition plan
The Seattle Times editorial board recommends voting “Yes” on Initiative 2066, urging Washington voters to support a more thoughtful approach to the […]
Dockworkers’ strike ends, Ports reopen on East and Gulf coasts
After three days of disruption, dockworkers across 36 East and Gulf coast ports are returning to work following a tentative agreement reached […]
I-2109: Repealing the State capital gains tax
WR stands in full support of Initiative 2109, which seeks to repeal Washington’s capital gains tax. This tax, enacted just two years […]
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 […]
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 […]
King County Summit launches new partnerships and resource hub 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 […]
Crystal Leatherman promoted to Director of Local and State Government Affairs
Washington Retail Association (WR) is proud to announce the promotion of Crystal Leatherman to Director of Local and State Government Affairs. The […]
L&I’s proposed 3.8% average rate increase for 2025 raises underlying concerns
Last week, L&I proposed a 3.8% average workers’ compensation rate increase for 2025, which is lower than the 5.5% overall increase […]
WR launches legislative store tours
The WR team, alongside representatives from WR member North 40 Outfitters, recently hosted a tour for three state legislators from Spokane and […]
NRF Foundation launches Customer Conflict De-escalation training for front-line workers
The NRF Foundation has partnered with the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) to launch a new 30-minute online course, Customer Conflict De-escalation. As […]
Seattle City Council passes bills to restrict prostitution and illegal drug activity
On September 17, the Seattle City Council approved legislation aimed at curbing illegal prostitution and drug dealing in specific areas of the […]
WR Leadership join BOMA Panel highlighting the essential role of retail in communities
At Bellevue Square’s Center Court, the September Membership Meeting of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) focused on the vital topic, […]