Ballot counting is underway in the 2025 General Election across Washington State. While initial results show some clear frontrunners, others could still […]

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has filed a proposal for rulemaking related to isolated workers, following the passage […]

The Retail Workforce Workgroup, composed of employers, educators, workforce professionals, and labor representatives, delivered its report to the Legislature this month outlining […]

With ballots now in voters’ hands for the November 4, 2025, General Election, the WR encourages members and retail partners to review […]

Halloween 2025 is shaping up to be a record-breaking season for retailers. Total spending is projected to reach 13.1 billion dollars, surpassing […]

Bellevue, Washington is experiencing rapid growth, attracting attention as a leading city for technology and commerce. Once a small agricultural town, Bellevue […]

Image: Lacey Police Department via Home Depot A 29-year-old Olympia man was arrested following multiple alleged thefts at Home Depot stores in […]

Starting January 1, 2026, Washington state’s minimum wage will rise to $17.13 per hour, reflecting annual adjustments based on inflation. This increase […]

Image: CVS Health CVS Health has completed the purchase of 63 Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, […]

Governor Bob Ferguson acknowledged that Washington faces a difficult path as he prepares to propose the state’s 2026 supplemental budget. Speaking in […]

Retail sales eased in September following a busy summer, but year-over-year growth remained solid as retailers look ahead to the holiday season, […]

Retailers anticipate that 15.8% of sales will be returned in 2025, totaling $849.9 billion, according to the 2025 Retail Returns Landscape report […]