Urge Congress to address the surge in retail crime on Retail Crime Day
In collaboration with the National Retail Federation, Washington Retail is spearheading Fight Retail Crime Day on October 26, 2023, to spotlight […]
Kohl’s revamps strategy for the holidays
Kohl’s is taking steps to stand out this holiday season with significant changes. Spearheading this transformation are two new vital figures: […]
Seattle Police make arrests as new drug law takes effect
Within hours of Seattle’s new law criminalizing public use and possession of illegal drugs taking effect, Seattle Police made 25 arrests. […]
Holiday spending expected to rise this year
According to combined forecasts from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), consumers are planning […]
WR presents to Pierce County Council Public Safety Committee
On Monday of this week, Mark Johnson, WR, along with loss prevention specialists Jerry Lerum of The Home Depot and Carl […]
U.S. retail vacancy drops to record 5.4% in Q3
A robust demand from tenants and steadfast consumer expenditure are propelling the U.S. retail property market, as highlighted in Cushman & […]
From forklift driver to CEO, thanks to Costco’s culture of opportunity
Costco, a retail giant known for nurturing talent from within, is witnessing another exemplary career journey as Ron Vachris is set […]
Mike Johnson secures House speakership amidst weeks of turmoil
After over three weeks of tumultuous discussions and meetings, the U.S. House of Representatives finally settled on a leader. Rep. Mike […]
Washington’s job market sees growth in September
Washington’s job market experienced a boost in September with the addition of approximately 7,900 jobs. Despite the increase in jobs, the […]
Thriving together: The power of chamber connections
Washington Retail was a proud sponsor of the 2023 joint Oregon-Washington Chamber Leadership Conference. The conference in Hood River, Oregon, brought […]
Consistency: The key to workplace safety
In the world of job safety, being consistent is key to keeping workers safe. While there are many safety rules and […]
Kroger and Albertsons announce divestiture plans in proposed merger
The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. have publicized a definitive agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers to sell select stores, brands, […]