Costco climbs into top 10 of Best Employers for Women list
Forbes recently released its annual list of America’s Best Employers for Women, with Costco leading the retail and wholesale sector by […]
Soap maker cracks the code to ‘Made in America’
The journey of a product from conception to consumer is often complex and lengthy. For instance, a $7.95 bottle of Bath […]
Canadian ports face continued uncertainty as union vote delay intensifies disruptions
A tentative agreement has been reached by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) of Canada and the British Columbia Maritime […]
Retail resilience: navigating the first half of 2023
The first half of 2023 has been a rollercoaster for the retail industry, marked by economic challenges and evolving consumer habits, […]
The latest on the Credit Card Competition Act
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), the lead Republican advocate for the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), issued a statement last week. He […]
Seattle’s auditor report outlines seven steps for improving the City’s approach to ORC
The Seattle City Council released a report last week titled “The City Can Do More to Tackle Organized Retail Crime in […]
Primary election sets the stage for November
On Tuesday, our local governments held their primary elections, with results in most of the races still being tallied. No statewide […]
Mayor Harrell proposes $27 million for Seattle addiction treatment and drug enforcement bill
On Monday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell urged city council members to reconsider their stance on the state’s new drug possession and […]
Strategies to help prevent falls from a height in the workplace
Falls from a height in the workplace aren’t limited to ladder-related such as off a loading dock, from the back of […]
Retail Workforce Training Roundtables: a discussion on unlocking ready-to-work talent
Securing qualified, well-trained staff is an increasing challenge for many retail businesses, which is where the Retail Workforce Training Roundtables can make […]
Seattle and King County primary results signal tight races for incumbents this fall
This week’s primary election featured all seven Seattle City Council seats elected by district, including three Seattle City Councilmembers seeking reelection. […]
Back-to-school retail: Innovations shaping the $72 billion market
According to predictions, back-to-school retail sales are anticipated to grow by 2.9% this year, reaching nearly $72 billion, according to forecasts. […]