Inside Washington Retail

News & Updates

WR invites retailers to strengthen their voice statewide

March 5, 2026

DSA’s Future of Downtown Symposium explores vibrant, inclusive city planning

March 5, 2026

L&I updates equal pay and opportunity guidance

March 5, 2026

Starbucks affirms Seattle headquarters as it expands in Nashville

March 5, 2026

Governor Ferguson’s bold start: Prioritizing housing, public safety, and affordability

February 24, 2025

Restrictive and punitive firearm legislation introduced

February 24, 2025

Exemption for small business & nonprofits from high salary thresholds

February 24, 2025

House Labor Committee hears HB 1184 to address high overtime salary threshold

February 24, 2025

Minimum wage hike and paid leave mandates face strong opposition

February 24, 2025

Washington State plastic producer registration & reporting now open

February 24, 2025

Washington Fair Chance Act expansion raises employer concerns

February 24, 2025

February 21 marks legislature’s first cutoff

February 24, 2025

Washington Retail Association Board of Directors convenes in Olympia – February 13, 2025

February 20, 2025

Washingtonians struggle with rising grocery prices

February 20, 2025

Proposed rulemaking mandates employer address updates; Public comment open

February 20, 2025

Organized retail crime ring busted in Puget Sound

February 20, 2025

Retailers sound the alarm as concerning data privacy bill advances

February 20, 2025

What’s in store for 2025

February 20, 2025

February 21 marks legislature’s first cutoff

February 20, 2025

Inside Washington Retail

News & Updates

WR invites retailers to strengthen their voice statewide

DSA’s Future of Downtown Symposium explores vibrant, inclusive city planning

L&I updates equal pay and opportunity guidance

Starbucks affirms Seattle headquarters as it expands in Nashville

Governor Ferguson’s bold start: Prioritizing housing, public safety, and affordability

Restrictive and punitive firearm legislation introduced

Exemption for small business & nonprofits from high salary thresholds

House Labor Committee hears HB 1184 to address high overtime salary threshold

Minimum wage hike and paid leave mandates face strong opposition

Washington State plastic producer registration & reporting now open

Washington Fair Chance Act expansion raises employer concerns

February 21 marks legislature’s first cutoff

Washington Retail Association Board of Directors convenes in Olympia – February 13, 2025

Washingtonians struggle with rising grocery prices

Proposed rulemaking mandates employer address updates; Public comment open

Organized retail crime ring busted in Puget Sound

Retailers sound the alarm as concerning data privacy bill advances

What’s in store for 2025

February 21 marks legislature’s first cutoff

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