Organized retail crime rings target everyday essentials
Photo Credit: California Highway Patrol Organized retail crime continues to challenge retailers nationwide, with losses estimated at $94.5 billion annually, according to […]
Celebrating National Crime Prevention Month
October marks National Crime Prevention Month, a time to promote awareness and encourage community action to create safer neighborhoods. Across Washington, crime […]
Support WR-endorsed candidates in the General Election
With the General Election just weeks away, the Washington Retail Association urges members and retail partners to support the pro-retail candidates […]
Walmart to remove synthetic dyes and over 30 ingredients from private brand foods
Walmart U.S. has announced plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and more than 30 additional ingredients, including certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and fat […]
Olympia City Council Votes to Oppose Proposition 1
After more than three hours of spirited testimony, the Olympia City Council voted 4–3 to adopt Resolution 25-0865 opposing Proposition 1, a sweeping […]
State revenue forecast shows continued decline, budget challenges ahead
Washington’s projected tax collections have declined by more than $500 million since the Legislature approved its most recent two-year budget earlier this […]
Hastily passed tax will haunt WA lawmakers
Nick Wagner / The Seattle Times By The Seattle Times editorial board Nine days — that’s how long Democratic lawmakers in Olympia […]
Seattle’s economy shows signs of slowing, but not recession
Recent forecasts have raised questions about whether Washington, and particularly Seattle, is entering a recession. Economist Mark Zandi of Moody’s Investors Service […]
Imports expected to dip below 2 million TEU as tariffs rise
Monthly import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to fall below 2 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEU) for the rest […]
Interim guidance released for upcoming retail sales tax changes
The Washington State Department of Revenue has released interim guidance to help businesses prepare for changes related to Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill […]
Michaels revives Joann brand through new in-store concept
Photo credit: Michael’s Michaels is giving new life to the Joann brand name after purchasing its intellectual property earlier this year. The […]
New IRS guidance creates significant tax liability on paid leave premiums & benefits
In February 2025, the IRS released long-awaited guidance on the federal tax treatment of state Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs. […]