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Season’s Greetings from Washington Retail Association

December 18, 2025

As Washington state ranks No. 1 in U.S. for retail theft, lawmaker pushes for reform

December 18, 2025

Port cargo slowdown expected to continue into 2026

December 18, 2025

Seattle Council President Nelson introduces new ethics reform bill

December 18, 2025

Bellevue police ramp up efforts to prevent retail theft during holidays

December 4, 2025

Retailers urge passage of anti-theft legislation before year-end

December 4, 2025

Quarter 1 2026 sales tax update

December 4, 2025

Weak hiring outlook raises concerns for year ahead

December 4, 2025

Workers’ comp rates to rise in Washington

December 4, 2025

Plastic bag fee increases in Washington beginning in 2026

December 4, 2025

Mayor-elect Katie Wilson names her transition team

December 4, 2025

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

Inside Washington Retail

News & Updates

Season’s Greetings from Washington Retail Association

As Washington state ranks No. 1 in U.S. for retail theft, lawmaker pushes for reform

Port cargo slowdown expected to continue into 2026

Seattle Council President Nelson introduces new ethics reform bill

Bellevue police ramp up efforts to prevent retail theft during holidays

Retailers urge passage of anti-theft legislation before year-end

Quarter 1 2026 sales tax update

Weak hiring outlook raises concerns for year ahead

Workers’ comp rates to rise in Washington

Plastic bag fee increases in Washington beginning in 2026

Mayor-elect Katie Wilson names her transition team

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

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