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Mayor pauses more surveillance cameras and pushes for more housing for the homeless

March 22, 2026

WA has a jobs crisis. Why won’t our leaders say it?

March 22, 2026

Governor signed employment law legislation that promotes transparency

March 22, 2026

Washington updates cash transaction rules amid penny shortage

March 22, 2026

AI driven Black Friday spending reaches new high

December 4, 2025

Time to “Re:” Think Your Marketing Emails: Washington’s Expansive Subject Line Ruling and Its Nationwide Implications

November 20, 2025

Retail theft case underscores continued need for coordinated prevention efforts

November 20, 2025

Retailers welcome agreement to reopen the federal government

November 20, 2025

Challenger Katie Wilson wins mayoral race by just over 2,000 votes

November 20, 2025

Tariff update on agricultural imports

November 20, 2025

WA lawmakers will join WR to attend NRF’s State Legislative Leadership Experience for the first time

November 20, 2025

Boiler rules update under review

November 20, 2025

Retailers support community safety through naloxone access

November 20, 2025

Upcoming L&I rule deadlines retailers should know

November 20, 2025

Seattle voters overwhelmingly approve B&O tax reform

November 20, 2025

Spokane parking tax proposal draws mixed response from business community

November 20, 2025

Dick’s Sporting Goods cites rising retail theft as profit concerns grow

November 20, 2025

Holiday imports expected to slow as shelves remain stocked

November 20, 2025

October retail sales show strong momentum ahead of the holidays

November 20, 2025

Inside Washington Retail

News & Updates

Mayor pauses more surveillance cameras and pushes for more housing for the homeless

WA has a jobs crisis. Why won’t our leaders say it?

Governor signed employment law legislation that promotes transparency

Washington updates cash transaction rules amid penny shortage

AI driven Black Friday spending reaches new high

Time to “Re:” Think Your Marketing Emails: Washington’s Expansive Subject Line Ruling and Its Nationwide Implications

Retail theft case underscores continued need for coordinated prevention efforts

Retailers welcome agreement to reopen the federal government

Challenger Katie Wilson wins mayoral race by just over 2,000 votes

Tariff update on agricultural imports

WA lawmakers will join WR to attend NRF’s State Legislative Leadership Experience for the first time

Boiler rules update under review

Retailers support community safety through naloxone access

Upcoming L&I rule deadlines retailers should know

Seattle voters overwhelmingly approve B&O tax reform

Spokane parking tax proposal draws mixed response from business community

Dick’s Sporting Goods cites rising retail theft as profit concerns grow

Holiday imports expected to slow as shelves remain stocked

October retail sales show strong momentum ahead of the holidays

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