Inside Washington Retail

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NRF to unveil 2026 retail sales forecast

March 5, 2026

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz and early impacts on oil, gas, and pump prices

March 5, 2026

What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

February 26, 2026

WR launches search for next president and CEO

February 26, 2026

Safer Products for Washington: Key compliance deadlines for 2025

January 9, 2025

Reminder: Children’s Safe Products reporting deadline January 31

January 9, 2025

‘People are avoiding this area’

December 29, 2024

Interim policy on lead restrictions in cosmetics

December 19, 2024

Season’s greetings from Washington Retail Association

December 19, 2024

Costco shines amid shifting consumer trends

December 19, 2024

Seattle Times Editorial Board criticizes Morales resignation message

December 19, 2024

Shoplifting incidents surge 93% since pre-COVID

December 19, 2024

Does the state have a deficit or a spending problem?

December 19, 2024

DoorDash’s cheeky holiday campaign: “No One Has to Know”

December 19, 2024

Retail sales growth holds steady as industry faces labor and tariff challenges

December 19, 2024

Celebrate Washington’s government at the 2025 Governor’s Inaugural Ball

December 19, 2024

State Rep. Michelle Caldier declares candidacy for State Senate

December 19, 2024

Shop smart this holiday season: Avoid counterfeit goods

December 19, 2024

Spokane Police launch program to combat organized retail crime

December 19, 2024

Inside Washington Retail

News & Updates

NRF to unveil 2026 retail sales forecast

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz and early impacts on oil, gas, and pump prices

What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

WR launches search for next president and CEO

Safer Products for Washington: Key compliance deadlines for 2025

Reminder: Children’s Safe Products reporting deadline January 31

‘People are avoiding this area’

Interim policy on lead restrictions in cosmetics

Season’s greetings from Washington Retail Association

Costco shines amid shifting consumer trends

Seattle Times Editorial Board criticizes Morales resignation message

Shoplifting incidents surge 93% since pre-COVID

Does the state have a deficit or a spending problem?

DoorDash’s cheeky holiday campaign: “No One Has to Know”

Retail sales growth holds steady as industry faces labor and tariff challenges

Celebrate Washington’s government at the 2025 Governor’s Inaugural Ball

State Rep. Michelle Caldier declares candidacy for State Senate

Shop smart this holiday season: Avoid counterfeit goods

Spokane Police launch program to combat organized retail crime

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