Credit card ‘swipe’ fees to account for $3 billion of back-to-school costs this year
American families have long faced a significant financial burden due to “swipe” fees imposed by banks to process credit card transactions. […]
Washington My Health My Data Act – Part 8: Notice Obligations
By Mike Hintze, Hintze Law Navigating through the entangled web of legislative requirements can often feel overwhelming. This is particularly true when […]
UPS and Teamsters reach deal, averting nationwide strike
UPS and the Teamsters union, representing 340,000 delivery drivers, reached a crucial deal on Tuesday, avoiding a nationwide strike that could […]
June revenues were $101.1 million greater than forecasted
The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) recently released its monthly report on general fund revenue collections, covering payments received between […]
Washington’s economy sees significant job growth as unemployment drops in June
Washington’s economic prospects brightened in June, as the state gained an estimated 11,900 jobs, bringing the unemployment rate down to 3.8%, […]
WR participates on panel before Seattle City Council in support of auditor’s report
Mark Johnson, SVP of Policy and Government Affairs, was invited to comment on the recently released Seattle City Attorney report, “The […]
Retail workforce training roundtables: Unlocking ready-to-work talent for retail businesses
Securing qualified, well-trained staff is an increasing challenge for many retail businesses. This is where the Retail Workforce Training Roundtables can […]
Mexican drug cartels are behind the surge in retail thefts
In a quiet expansion of their global criminal empires, Mexican cartels are infiltrating the world of retail theft, targeting everything from […]
Retail crime is on the rise: Tell Congress to act
Organized Retail Crime (ORC) is a broad, escalating problem not limited to shoplifting but an insidious issue affecting the entire retail […]
Rewards programs alone don’t guarantee customer loyalty
Retail rewards programs have become an excellent tool in the retail industry, aimed at encouraging customer loyalty and repeat business. However, […]
Navigating challenges and opportunities in the 2023 e-commerce landscape
The online sales landscape in 2023 for retail businesses has undergone remarkable changes due to alterations in online purchasing patterns, cutthroat […]
Enhancing inclusivity: Retailers embrace sensory-friendly hours and accommodations
In an ever-growing inclusive society, retail businesses and public spaces are adopting sensory-friendly hours and accommodations, supporting a more inclusive environment […]