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 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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]