King County’s Prosecuting Attorney’s office creates new subdivision to tackle rising retail theft crimes
King County has created a new subdivision to address the escalating issue of retail theft. The county’s Prosecuting Attorney, Leesa Manion, […]
New resources and webinars available for Hydrofluorocarbon Regulations compliance
If you have refrigeration units in your retail establishment or have an automotive repair facility that works on air-conditioning, please take […]
Super Saturday expected to bring out 142 million shoppers
In the final stretch of the holiday season, retailers are well-prepared to cater to consumers’ needs with a wide array of […]
WR unveils 2023 Year-in-Review video highlighting advocacy successes
The 2023 Year-in-Review video showcases the organization’s impactful lobbying efforts and policy achievements. The video offers a dynamic recap of the […]
WR board charts 2024 strategy, welcomes new leadership
The Washington Retail Association (WR) Board of Directors and President and Chief Executive Officer Renée Sunde convened for the final meeting […]
Retailers and congressional lawmakers unite to fight ORC
In a strategic move to combat organized retail crime (ORC), retailers and lawmakers are pushing for the passage of the Combating […]
Seattle’s outgoing council leaves fiscal challenge for newcomers
In late November 2023, Seattle’s outgoing City Council passed a significant $7.7 billion supplemental budget for 2024, leaving a complex financial […]
Inslee’s budget strategy would target fentanyl crisis
Governor Jay Inslee’s new budget strategy for Washington State, targeting the fentanyl crisis, may have a direct impact on public safety. […]
WR takes part in Senate AI committee work session
The Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee held a work session on Friday, December 1, and the hot topic of the […]
Retail crime is a persistent and underreported issue
Recent discussions around retail crime, particularly shoplifting, have sparked controversy. Last week, a New York Times article suggested that the surge […]
Paper and packaging bill draft released
WR received an updated draft of the paper and packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) bill, which will likely be considered during […]
Save the date: AG Organized Retail Crime Task Force to convene January 23
The Attorney General’s (AG) Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Task Force is set to convene for its 5th meeting on Tuesday, January […]