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 projected to hit $3.5 billion, a slight dip…
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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 January 1, up from $19.97. For employers with…
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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 state’s natural gas transition. The initiative, on the…
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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 on October 4, 2024. The International Longshoremen’s Association…
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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 ago, has added complexity and uncertainty for businesses,…
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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 growing issue, the National Retail Federation (NRF) is…
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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 was developed to combat the increasing threat of…
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