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 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...
Retail Council of New York State Launches Multiple Employer 401(k) Plan
Albany, New York, June 9, 2022 —The Retail Council of New York State (RCNYS), in partnership with the Alliance of State Retail Associations (ASRA), announces the rollout of a Multiple Employer 401(k) Retirement Plan (MEP) for its members. ASRA is a non-profit advocacy...
Combating Crime: Attorney General James and Mayor Adams Take Down Massive Retail Theft and Crime Operation
New York, May 26, 2022 — New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the takedown of a massive retail theft operation in New York City that stole and resold millions of dollars in goods. As outlined in the...
Why You Need Payroll Verification
Your workers’ compensation premium is based on the payroll estimate you provide at the beginning of the policy year. However, your payroll may change. Payroll verification — also known as a workers’ compensation audit — is necessary to accurately determine your...
Does My Business Need to Be PCI DSS Compliant?
Yes! Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance is designed to protect businesses and their customers against payment card theft and fraud. If your business accepts, stores or transmits card data, PCI DSS compliance validation is required by...
