Council President Sara Nelson lays out her vision
In an uncommonly bold approach to Council leadership, newly-elected President Sara Nelson set forth her goals and vision in an OpEd […]
Valentine’s Day spending to reach new record
Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach a new record of $14.2 billion this year, with people spending more on their significant others […]
Washington State leads in retail theft, impacting small businesses nationwide
Organized retail crime has escalated into a significant challenge for retailers across the United States, compelling major stores to shut down […]
Red Sea turmoil amplifies global supply chain risks
The Red Sea region’s escalating turmoil is exacerbating global supply chain challenges and potentially creating new bottlenecks in an already overburdened […]
SB 6296 will create a win-win for retail workers and employers
WR testified last Friday in support of SB 6296 before the Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee. The bill sponsored […]
Bills to offer UI benefits for striking workers are unfair to employers
Washington may become one of a few states that allow striking workers to qualify for unemployment benefits under certain conditions. SB […]
Greater Spokane Inc. delegation meets in Olympia to talk retail
A delegation of approximately 60 business, education, and community leaders met in Olympia this past week to advocate on behalf of […]
WR participates at Organized Retail Crime Task Force
WR President and CEO Renée Sunde and Senior VP of Policy and Government Affairs Mark Johnson participated in Tuesday’s Organized Retail […]
Five ways the pandemic continues to shape retail
The retail industry, transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic, continues to evolve with positive and innovative changes. Here are five key ways […]
WR supports tax credit to hire people with barriers to employment
Senate Bill 5472, introduced in the Washington State Legislature, marks a significant stride in addressing unemployment among hard-to-place job seekers, such […]
Seven retail industry predictions for 2024
According to a recent article by Susan Reda, VP of Education Strategy, the retail industry in 2024 is expected to experience […]
WR to host legislative retail reception — Join us Feb. 1
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