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U.S. Economy still shows evidence of resilience

  Amidst labor disputes across the country, an expanding autoworkers strike, and growing international turmoil, the U.S. economy continues to exhibit notable […]

WR.CommsOctober 12, 20231 min read
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WR advocates for addressing public safety, retail theft, and organized retail crime

  The WR Government Affairs team, along with key WR members, has been meeting with several high-level legislators to advocate for solutions […]

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Surge in vehicle thefts raises concerns across Washington state

  A concerning surge in vehicle thefts has been reported at a Tacoma shopping area parking lot, where six cars were stolen […]

WR.CommsOctober 12, 20231 min read
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Macy’s to triple its off-mall smaller stores

  As Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette prepares to exit his role, he’s executing a strategy that gained momentum earlier this year – […]

WR.CommsOctober 12, 20232 min read
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EMPATHY — Part 1 of a 3-part soft skill series for safety professionals

  Workplace safety is a paramount concern shared by employers and employees alike. Amidst the well-established framework of safety protocols, equipment, and […]

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Vibrant Communities Initiative launches in Seattle

  WR participated in the kick-off of the Vibrant Communities Initiative organized by our national partner, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), […]

WR.CommsOctober 5, 20231 min read
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Retail crime accounted for over $112 billion in industry losses in 2022

  Retail crime has become a pervasive issue, escalating to unprecedented levels and culminating in an astounding $112.1 billion in industry losses […]

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Washington’s minimum wage to increase to $16.28/hr. in 2024

  Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries (LNI) announced that Washington’s minimum wage will increase from $15.74/hour to $16.28/ hour beginning January […]

WR.CommsOctober 5, 20231 min read
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Preventing vehicular smash-and-grabs

  Earlier this year, we reported on the staggering frequency of vehicular smash and grabs. In most cases, stolen cars are driven […]

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Costco beats earnings expectations as grocery sales surge

  Costco reported earnings last week that surpassed Wall Street predictions, primarily driven by a surge in grocery sales despite declining high-value […]

WR.CommsOctober 5, 20232 min read
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Stronger than expected economic and revenue forecast data released

  Washington’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council released its quarterly economic and state revenue forecast. The September forecast initiates the budget writing […]

WR.CommsOctober 5, 20231 min read
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Make safety a value to ensure consistency

  Safety is often referred to as a “priority,” not a value. Priorities can change in response to situational demands. When safety is a […]

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