Tariffs and inflation slow retail outlook for 2025
Retail sales are expected to grow at a slower pace in 2025, with projections ranging from 2.7% to 3.7%, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). While a strong labor…
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Retail sales are expected to grow at a slower pace in 2025, with projections ranging from 2.7% to 3.7%, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). While a strong labor…
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In response to a proposed $12 billion in new taxes, Governor Bob Ferguson acknowledged the Legislature’s hard work addressing a $16 billion state budget shortfall, while expressing concerns about the…
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Image credit: (Peter Bohler / King County) On March 27, the Sound Transit governing board unanimously selected King County Executive Dow Constantine as the agency’s new CEO. In addition to…
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Mayors from Bellevue, Federal Way, Kirkland, Redmond, Des Moines, and Renton gathered for a joint news conference on March 28, 2025. A coalition of mayors from a dozen Puget Sound…
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Seattle is facing a projected $240 million shortfall in tax revenue for the 2025–2026 biennium, prompting Mayor Bruce Harrell to direct city departments to reduce or eliminate spending on “travel,…
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Earlier this month, WR highlighted the mounting regulatory costs burden on retailers. To further illustrate these challenges, the March 2025 Washington State Employer Impact Report provides detailed data illustrating why…
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Lawmakers are preparing to vote on SB 5814, HB 2081, and SB 5786, as part of their $12 billion tax package over six years. Washington’s retail sector and burden consumers…
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