News & Resources
The Retail Council of New York State regularly communicates relevant news to our members in real time. We also provide myriad resources for retailers and other businesses. Check this page frequently for updates.
Retail Council quoted in Women’s Wear Daily regarding organized retail crime
New York City — Organized retail crime continues to be a major focus for the Retail Council, and our message is resonating. The Retail Council has been an active partner in the creation of an Organized Retail Theft Task Force, of which we will be allowed to appoint...
Retail Council Expands Insurance Program
New partnership with Mohawk Insurance offers full suite of business insurance products ALBANY, NY — The Retail Council of New York State announces a new partnership with Albany, New York–based Mohawk Insurance, allowing the Retail Council the ability to offer a full...
Consumer Sentiment in New York Outpacing Nation, But Far Lower than Pre-pandemic Levels
Retail Council Weighs in on Siena College Poll Listen to the radio story here. WAMC, January 5, 2023 — The Siena College Research Institute is out with its quarterly Index of Consumer Sentiment for New York State. The New York State Index of Consumer Sentiment is up...
Retail Council Joins Mayor Adams, Attorney General and NYPD for Retail Theft Summit
New York, December 16, 2022 – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today hosted a summit to create a citywide strategic prevention plan to combat retail theft across the five boroughs. The summit included the New York City Police Department (NYPD), the Office of the...
Retail Council Joins 400 Organizations Urging Congress to Intervene in Potential Railroad Strike
On November 28, the Retail Council of New York State joined more than 400 organizations in a letter urging Congress to intervene in a potential railroad strike. The letter, addressed to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Leaders Mitch...
Retail Council President & CEO Melissa O’Connor Named to ‘Power 100’ List
Albany, NY, November 22, 2022 — City & State, the premier media organization dedicated to covering New York’s local and state politics and policy, has included Retail Council of New York State President & CEO Melissa O’Connor in its magazine’s 2022 Economic...
Holiday Shopping Forecast: Retail Sales on the Rise Despite Inflation, Retail Council Says
By Melissa Manno Business reporter, Times Union November 24, 2022 — Despite concerns about mounting inflation, consumers are expected to fill their shopping carts (in store and online) to the brim this holiday season. In fact, the average adult plans on spending more...
Retail Council Joins Hundreds of Associations to Support Railroad Agreement in Letter Delivered to White House
October 27, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 RE: Administration Must Continue to Engage to Avoid a Rail Strike Dear President Biden: On behalf of the undersigned trade associations, we are writing to you...
Governor Hochul Announces Application Period Open for $250 Million COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program
Small Businesses with 100 or Fewer Employees May Receive Tax Credits for Costs Incurred to Increase COVID-19 Safety Albany, New York, October 25, 2022 — Governor Kathy Hochul announced applications are now being accepted from small businesses that have successfully...
Mayor Adams Launches COVID-19 Booster Campaign, Announces Additional Flexibility For NYC Businesses, Parents
New York, September 20, 2022 — As New York City Mayor Eric Adams received his own COVID-19 bivalent booster shot today, he and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan announced the launch of a citywide campaign to...
