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Washington updates cash transaction rules amid penny shortage

March 26, 2026

Washington strengthens community reinvestment with HB 2523

March 26, 2026

Join the April 28 Tri-City Advocacy Roundtable to strengthen grassroots engagement

March 26, 2026

Mayor pauses more surveillance cameras and pushes for more housing for the homeless

March 26, 2026

Expansion of advertising taxes in HB 2257 / SB 6113

February 5, 2026

February 4 marked Legislature’s first cutoff for the 2026 session

February 5, 2026

WA policymakers could learn from CA’s private right of action reform

February 5, 2026

Seattle retailer reports significant theft of Seahawks merchandise

February 5, 2026

What retailers and shoppers should know about Presidents’ Day sales

February 5, 2026

University Place resale shop investigation highlights retail theft concerns

February 5, 2026

NRF outlines retail policy priorities for 2026

February 5, 2026

Free virtual event highlights the outlook for retail and the consumer

February 5, 2026

What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

January 29, 2026

Washington lawmakers review proposal addressing retail pricing technologies

January 29, 2026

King County increases focus on repeat retail theft cases

January 29, 2026

Plastic bag bans: Unintended consequences on sustainability

January 29, 2026

Retail theft underscores challenges for specialty retailers

January 29, 2026

Lunar New Year commerce trends and implications for retailers

January 29, 2026

Valentine’s Day retail trends to watch in 2026

January 29, 2026

Inside Washington Retail

News & Updates

Washington updates cash transaction rules amid penny shortage

Washington strengthens community reinvestment with HB 2523

Join the April 28 Tri-City Advocacy Roundtable to strengthen grassroots engagement

Mayor pauses more surveillance cameras and pushes for more housing for the homeless

Expansion of advertising taxes in HB 2257 / SB 6113

February 4 marked Legislature’s first cutoff for the 2026 session

WA policymakers could learn from CA’s private right of action reform

Seattle retailer reports significant theft of Seahawks merchandise

What retailers and shoppers should know about Presidents’ Day sales

University Place resale shop investigation highlights retail theft concerns

NRF outlines retail policy priorities for 2026

Free virtual event highlights the outlook for retail and the consumer

What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

Washington lawmakers review proposal addressing retail pricing technologies

King County increases focus on repeat retail theft cases

Plastic bag bans: Unintended consequences on sustainability

Retail theft underscores challenges for specialty retailers

Lunar New Year commerce trends and implications for retailers

Valentine’s Day retail trends to watch in 2026

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