"The customer service is nothing short of outstanding. We are so glad to have switched all of our business accounts to the Retail Council credit card processing program.” - Kathryn Busse, Silver Fox Gift Shop, Cooperstown, NY Since there are many...
Retail Council of New York State
Serving retailers and other businesses since 1931
Credit Card Processing
Insurance Services
"As a member of the Council we have saved thousands of dollars on our workers' comp insurance. By utilizing the Council's buying power we have access to rates and offers that we could only dream of as an independent business." -...
Government Relations
"The Retail Council of New York State is always on the job. They are first to notify us about an issue of concern, and even quicker to respond." - Kent Knutson, Vice President, Government Relations, The Home Depot. The Retail Council is...
News
State Senate Republicans to New York’s Main Street: Amazon is more important than you!
ALBANY, NY – Retail Council of New York State President and CEO Ted Potrikus today issued the following statement after...
Read MoreMain St. merchants usurped by tax-free dot-coms
Op-ed by Council President/CEO Ted Potrikus, The Journal News, March 28
Read MoreRetailers applaud AG Schneiderman’s ‘organized retail crime’ takedown
ALBANY, NY – Retail Council of New York State President and CEO Ted Potrikus today issued the following statement: Retailers...
Read MoreRetailers applaud governor’s bag moratorium
Retail Council of New York State President and CEO Ted Potrikus this evening issued the following statement: Retailers in New...
Read MoreRetailers support governor’s ‘marketplace’ sales tax plan
“It’s not a new tax” says Council President The Retail Council of New York State today urged lawmakers to approve...
Read MoreCuomo looks to enforce tax laws on out-of-state Web sales, New York Post, January 18, 2017
“All retailers should be treated the same. One platform shouldn’t have a sales tax advantage over another,” said Retail Council...
Read MoreTestimonials
Elma Phillips, Elma’s Tax Service, Pattersonville, NY
“This was the first year we made the change to the Retail Council’s credit card processing service. We did not even have a shut down in our processing. It went very smoothly and the costs ended up being less than we were previously paying. We have been very satisfied.”
Jill Thompson, Office Manager, Joanne Darcy Crum, Land Surveyor, Cobleskill, NY
"The Retail Council’s customer service from Michele Coons, Ken Rutsky and everyone on the Council team is phenomenal! The Council’s newsletter, the Retailer, is paramount in keeping us up to date. It is one of the few things to come across my desk I read cover to cover. It has alerted me to new posting requirements, changes from the Department of Labor among many other updates I don’t get anywhere else. We reap way more benefit from our membership than the dues we pay each year.”
Bette Lee Meci, AVC Hearing Aid Center, Middletown, NY
"Everyone who works at the Retail Council is always very, very helpful in answering any questions I have. The Council saves me money with my workers’ compensation and disability insurance and with credit card processing. Whenever Dennis, or anyone else, answers the phone they are always so polite and informative. I would recommend every New York State retailer or other eligible business owner become a member of the Retail Council."
Doug Sharp, RV&E Bike & Skate, Fairport, NY
“The Retail Council and its credit card processing staff have been wonderful to work with and have met all of our expectations. We also have a great low processing rate.”
Conrad Gordon, Fulton Stores, Brooklyn, NY
“We’ve been a Retail Council member for 20 years and have been very pleased. The membership dues have always been well worth the cost. The Retail Council has maintained our low workers’ compensation insurance rates, in addition to the money we’ve received from the Safety Group dividend each year. Whenever we have questions or need additional help we get a response very quickly and our problems always get resolved. I would be surprised to hear anything but positive comments from other Council members.”
Peter L. Musler, Musler’s, Schenectady, NY
“The Retail Council goes over my credit card processing numbers with me monthly. Their customer service is phenomenal and I know they’re always keeping a close eye on my rates. I also like the newsletter that comes out and enjoy reading the articles in it. It keeps us up to date on things we should know. The Council’s work on behalf of retailers in the legislature is also very important. We have to have a representative.”