Inside Washington Retail

News & Updates

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

WA Cares Fund hosts virtual partner roundtable

March 12, 2026

PNWER Annual Summit offers unique cross-border collaboration opportunity

April 17, 2025

Preparing for FIFA World Cup 2026: Viewing party best practices webinar

April 17, 2025

Retail sales see modest growth amid tariff uncertainty

April 17, 2025

New budget shortfall leads Mayor Harrell to consider cuts and new progressive taxes

April 17, 2025

SB 5801 moves forward as gasoline costs poised to rise—See the impact

April 17, 2025

Federal Lawmakers reintroduce bipartisan bill to combat organized retail crime

April 17, 2025

Easter spending nears record high at $23.6 billion

April 17, 2025

What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

April 10, 2025

Tariffs and inflation slow retail outlook for 2025

April 10, 2025

House approves packaging recycling bill, rejects environmental crimes bill

April 10, 2025

Expanded military definition in unemployment rule now includes Space Force

April 10, 2025

WR advances Right to Appraisal proposal for collision repair members

April 10, 2025

Spring savings in full bloom

April 10, 2025

Apparel retailers grapple with higher-than-expected tariffs

April 10, 2025

WR urges caution on Paid Leave rate cap increase

April 10, 2025

Inside Washington Retail

News & Updates

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

WA Cares Fund hosts virtual partner roundtable

PNWER Annual Summit offers unique cross-border collaboration opportunity

Preparing for FIFA World Cup 2026: Viewing party best practices webinar

Retail sales see modest growth amid tariff uncertainty

New budget shortfall leads Mayor Harrell to consider cuts and new progressive taxes

SB 5801 moves forward as gasoline costs poised to rise—See the impact

Federal Lawmakers reintroduce bipartisan bill to combat organized retail crime

Easter spending nears record high at $23.6 billion

What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

Tariffs and inflation slow retail outlook for 2025

House approves packaging recycling bill, rejects environmental crimes bill

Expanded military definition in unemployment rule now includes Space Force

WR advances Right to Appraisal proposal for collision repair members

Spring savings in full bloom

Apparel retailers grapple with higher-than-expected tariffs

WR urges caution on Paid Leave rate cap increase

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