Dispelling the myth of mall demise
In a world where the demise of the mall seems like an impending reality, Kevin McCrain, at the helm of Brookfield Properties, […]
Macy’s unveils Divine Nine menswear collection: A tribute to heritage and empowerment
Macy’s, in collaboration with the National Pan-Hellenic Council, has unveiled a groundbreaking menswear collection honoring the Divine Nine fraternities. Scheduled for release […]
WR delivers insights on retail and legislative successes to SnoValley Chamber
Mark Johnson, Senior VP of Policy and Government Affairs at WR, recently spoke at the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce in North Bend, […]
L&I plans stakeholder meetings to address high cancellation rates for IME caused by recording laws
In 2023, legislation passed HB 1068 allowing workers to request that they can bring a third party to video record their independent […]
Washington faces budget shift as estimated reserves decline
Washington faces a budget shift as estimated reserves decline, impacting the 2024 supplemental operating budget. The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) […]
Register today for the 2024 Unemployment Insurance Issues Conference June 26-28, in Spokane, WA!
We’re thrilled to have the picturesque state of Washington as the host for this year’s highly anticipated National Conference on Unemployment Insurance […]
Call to Action! Tell Congress to protect small businesses from “drive-by” privacy lawsuits
Congress is considering the American Privacy Rights Act, sweeping privacy legislation that would leave Main Street businesses vulnerable to “drive-by” lawsuits and […]
Why Congress must pass CORCA to combat organized retail crime
Congress faces increasing calls to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) as the retail industry grapples with escalating threats. The […]
Call to Action! Urge Federal Reserve Board to implement a “reasonable and proportional” debit card regulated rate
WR joins forces (with the Food Industry Association) in a crucial call to action urging the Federal Reserve Board to implement a […]
Seattle mayor’s office organizes community safety forums
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Office has organized five community safety forums to address public concerns. These forums, spanning various regions of the […]
NRF challenges settlement over credit card swipe fees
In a bold move, the National Retail Federation (NRF) is challenging a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit over credit card “swipe” […]
AI empowers small business leaders: Optimizing productivity for success in 2024
Small business leaders are turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a key ally in navigating the challenges of 2024. With 38% expressing […]