Seattle City Council approves 2024 budget
On November 21, the Seattle City Council approved a $7.8 billion budget for FY 2024, which begins on January 1. Seattle […]
Mix of short-term challenges and long-term optimism for the state’s fiscal health
The latest financial updates from the state’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) show an interesting mix of short-term challenges and […]
Celebrating 35 years of success at Seattle Southside Chamber’s Business Awards Gala
Washington Retail recently joined the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce for their Business Awards Gala and Fundraiser. The 2023 Business Awards […]
Congress passes temporary funding to avoid shutdown, delays budget debate into New Year
Congress recently approved a temporary funding measure to avoid a government shutdown and postpone the federal budget debate into the new […]
30% Jump in Klarna’s Black Friday sales as consumers opt for installment buying
In the face of rising inflation, many consumers are increasingly relying on installment payment services like Klarna to manage their budgets. […]
Consumer spending drives another $191 million in expected state revenue growth
Washington State’s economy is experiencing a slight slowdown, with consumer spending remaining steady but the housing market not as robust as […]
Record-breaking turnout over Thanksgiving weekend
The recent National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics survey reveals a record-breaking shopping spree over the Thanksgiving to Cyber […]
‘Normalization of deviance’ in workplace safety
Whenever management’s workplace safety oversight diminishes, safety as a priority also loses its importance to the business. When this happens, and […]
Pink tax bill’s Health Impact Review reveals concerns supporting a measured approach
SSB 5171, introduced in the 2023 session, is substantially similar to the CA “Pink Tax” Law passed in Sept 2022. The […]
U.S. import cargo slows as retailers prepare for record holiday sales
As 2023 progresses, the influx of imported goods into major U.S. container ports is anticipated to diminish following the arrival of […]
Inflation cools, likely ending Fed rate hikes
A significant slowdown in inflation was observed in October, signaling that the Federal Reserve might halt its series of interest rate […]
WR joins other leading state and local business organizations in call for the Seattle City Council to prioritize spending
In a full-page ad in the November 12 Seattle Times, Washington Retail and eight other business organizations called on the Seattle […]