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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Artificial intelligence (AI) task force proposed to address challenges and opportunities
In a significant move to address the challenges and opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Washington’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson is […]
A big year for Costco
In 2023, Costco Wholesale Corporation experienced a monumental year marked by significant growth and strategic developments. The company’s annual meeting, conducted […]
The true cost of safety
Do you ever wonder what the actual cost of safety is to your business? Is it limited to the cost of […]