Inside Washington Retail

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Join the opening of new food waste facility in Longview

March 26, 2026

Easter spending projected to reach record levels

March 26, 2026

Washington updates cash transaction rules amid penny shortage

March 26, 2026

Washington strengthens community reinvestment with HB 2523

March 26, 2026

Mayor Wilson delivers her first State of the City address

February 19, 2026

A warning to Seattle: Don’t become the next Cleveland

February 19, 2026

Nordstrom marks 125 years with brand partnerships and promotions

February 19, 2026

Ulta Beauty focuses on core growth and brand expansion

February 19, 2026

Understanding the debate over algorithmic pricing

February 19, 2026

State agencies offer anti trafficking workshop for Fan Zone Cities

February 19, 2026

Lawmakers reconsider estate tax increase amid relocation concerns

February 19, 2026

Covington police arrest suspects in $3,500 retail theft

February 19, 2026

What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

February 12, 2026

Washington Retail Association launches search for next president and CEO

February 12, 2026

Urgent Update: Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act HB 2274 needs action now

February 12, 2026

Seahawks championship celebration delivers major boost to downtown Seattle

February 12, 2026

State adopts rule clarifying worker protections tied to immigration related coercion

February 12, 2026

Walmart invests in workforce upskilling as it modernizes regional distribution centers

February 12, 2026

Carryout bag legislation stalls in Senate

February 12, 2026

Inside Washington Retail

News & Updates

Join the opening of new food waste facility in Longview

Easter spending projected to reach record levels

Washington updates cash transaction rules amid penny shortage

Washington strengthens community reinvestment with HB 2523

Mayor Wilson delivers her first State of the City address

A warning to Seattle: Don’t become the next Cleveland

Nordstrom marks 125 years with brand partnerships and promotions

Ulta Beauty focuses on core growth and brand expansion

Understanding the debate over algorithmic pricing

State agencies offer anti trafficking workshop for Fan Zone Cities

Lawmakers reconsider estate tax increase amid relocation concerns

Covington police arrest suspects in $3,500 retail theft

What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

Washington Retail Association launches search for next president and CEO

Urgent Update: Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act HB 2274 needs action now

Seahawks championship celebration delivers major boost to downtown Seattle

State adopts rule clarifying worker protections tied to immigration related coercion

Walmart invests in workforce upskilling as it modernizes regional distribution centers

Carryout bag legislation stalls in Senate

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