How will consumers change after the pandemic?
A company known as WGSN studies consumer behavior and how it changes over time. As such, it is an invaluable resource for retailers who want to keep pace with the…
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Learn more about our partner, SpotOn
Washington Retail has partnered with SpotOn, a software company with a broad array of electronic tools to help small businesses operate more successfully and efficiently. Over the past several weeks,…
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Review lighting for optimum safety
You may not think that lighting and safety are that closely related but often accidents happen when lighting is poor. You should periodically review lighting in your shop or office so…
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Seattle charter amendment campaign announced to combat homelessness
On Thursday, Compassion Seattle, an alliance of business, civic, and community leaders, announced a citizen initiative campaign to create housing and services for the city’s growing homeless population. According to…
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Regional Homelessness Authority picks its first leader
Ohio-based activist Marc Dones has accepted an offer to become the first CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. He is scheduled to start work on April 26. The…
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Recall effort of council member Sawant can continue
This week, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled unanimously that an effort to recall Socialist City Councilmember Kshama Sawant can move ahead. Sawant had appealed a lower court ruling that…
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Retailers complete two weeks in Phase 3 of Covid recovery
Retailers throughout Washington State now have completed their second week of operation under Phase 3 of the statewide Covid-19 recovery plan. This means that: Occupancy limits for in-store retail have…
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