The Washington State Senate Labor & Commerce Committee recently focused on the growing issue of organized retail crime (ORC) and its impact […]

By: Emily Makings — Washington Research Council The November forecast of revenues from funds subject to the outlook (NGFO) is up compared […]

  A “prolonged” fight in a north Spokane Walmart store on Sunday morning resulted in the shooting death of a man suspected […]

  In September, four members of the King County Council proposed legislation to create a new minimum wage standard for unincorporated areas […]

  This week, the newly published Retail Workforce Analysis Report was heard before the House Post Secondary and Workforce Committee. This report […]

  Safety managers are often frustrated that workplace incidents keep happening despite offering great safety policies, training programs, and personal protective equipment […]

  On November 30, 2023, the Washington State Department of Ecology took a significant step in environmental regulation by adopting amendments to […]

  Black Friday 2023, a pivotal day for the retail industry, unfolded under the shadow of persistent inflation, influencing consumer spending habits. […]

  With the embrace of artificial intelligence as well as questions and concerns around it, many states, including Washington, are set to […]

  In a landmark move, Washington State’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson recently announced the first criminal prosecution by the newly established Organized […]

  Rising credit card “swipe” fees are significantly impacting holiday expenses. These hidden fees charged by the credit card industry are piling […]

  It’s expected that consumer spending will continue to show strength during the holiday season, according to recent data. Despite a slowdown […]