Target closes two Seattle stores amid rising safety concerns
Target announced the closure of nine stores across major U.S. cities, including two in Seattle, due to escalating concerns over crime […]
Lowe’s Foundation grants $750,000 to boost Seattle colleges’ wood technology center
The Lowe’s Foundation has generously awarded a substantial $750,000 grant to the Seattle Colleges in support of their Wood Technology Center, […]
Projected Halloween spending to reach record high of $12.2 billion
Halloween spending is expected to reach a record-breaking $12.2 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey. […]
Tacoma Mall transforming into a vibrant “Lifestyle Village”
The Tacoma Mall is now embarking on an exciting journey to enhance its appeal further. The mall’s proprietors, Simon Property Group, […]
WR board chair awarded promotion at Target
Kent Wilson, Chairman of the WR Board, has been appointed to a pivotal position at Target as Senior Director of State […]
Seattle business leaders shine a bright light on the City’s spending problem
Rachel Smith, President and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber, and Jon Scholes, President and CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association, […]
Seattle City Council passes legislation to criminalize public drug use and possession
After narrowly rejecting a similar bill in June, the Seattle City Council approved legislation last week that criminalizes the public use […]
Survey finds nearly two-thirds of likely voters support credit card swipe fee reform
According to the Merchants Payments Coalition, nearly two-thirds of likely voters support credit card swipe fee reform, according to a new […]
Is your safety bulletin board up to date?
According to the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), every work location with eight or more employees must have a Safety Bulletin board […]
Back-to-school spending helps lift August retail sales
August retail sales experienced a 4.3% year-over-year increase, as reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce. E-commerce also saw growth, though […]
Artificial Intelligence — a workforce threat or solution?
Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, artificial general intelligence (AGI) has been front-page news and a conversational topic. AI […]
WR sponsors crime prevention conference
WR presented at the 45th Annual Washington State Crime Prevention Association conference this past week and was the primary sponsor for the […]