Inside Washington Retail

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Interim CEO Alesha Shemwell inspires women leaders at Walmart event

March 12, 2026

WR continues national search for next president and CEO

March 12, 2026

Washington bag law update: 2026 changes retailers should review now

March 12, 2026

Gen Z brings renewed energy to mall shopping

March 12, 2026

Curbing escalating payroll expenses for Washington employers

April 24, 2025

Lawmakers to vote on $12 billion tax package that raises costs on retail

April 24, 2025

WR advances Right to Appraisal proposal for collision repair members

April 24, 2025

Expanded military definition in unemployment rule now includes Space Force

April 24, 2025

WR urges caution on Paid Leave rate cap increase

April 24, 2025

House approves packaging recycling bill, rejects environmental crimes bill

April 24, 2025

Apparel retailers grapple with higher-than-expected tariffs

April 24, 2025

What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

April 17, 2025

House passes unemployment insurance for striking workers

April 17, 2025

Executive Order challenges state climate laws, Including Washington’s CCA

April 17, 2025

Hardware Sales’ Ty McClellan named Business Person of the Year

April 17, 2025

White House Executive Order aims to bolster U.S. maritime industry and supply chains

April 17, 2025

Tariff changes announced in new Executive Order

April 17, 2025

Senate passes Public Safety Bill

April 17, 2025

Packaging bill passes House – Bottle bill stalls

April 17, 2025

Inside Washington Retail

News & Updates

Interim CEO Alesha Shemwell inspires women leaders at Walmart event

WR continues national search for next president and CEO

Washington bag law update: 2026 changes retailers should review now

Gen Z brings renewed energy to mall shopping

Curbing escalating payroll expenses for Washington employers

Lawmakers to vote on $12 billion tax package that raises costs on retail

WR advances Right to Appraisal proposal for collision repair members

Expanded military definition in unemployment rule now includes Space Force

WR urges caution on Paid Leave rate cap increase

House approves packaging recycling bill, rejects environmental crimes bill

Apparel retailers grapple with higher-than-expected tariffs

What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

House passes unemployment insurance for striking workers

Executive Order challenges state climate laws, Including Washington’s CCA

Hardware Sales’ Ty McClellan named Business Person of the Year

White House Executive Order aims to bolster U.S. maritime industry and supply chains

Tariff changes announced in new Executive Order

Senate passes Public Safety Bill

Packaging bill passes House – Bottle bill stalls

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