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Retail Council Holds Statewide Holiday Window Display Contest

Nov 27, 2023

The Retail Council of New York State invites store owners across New York to spread holiday cheer and enter its first annual statewide window display contest.

Battered by Organized Theft, Retailers Demand State Action

Nov 25, 2023

New York state retailers are waging a fight against shoplifting and organized theft that they say has cost their industry around $4.4 billion in 2022 alone.

Retail Council Issues Statement on Veto of Organized Retail Crime Task Force Bill

Nov 21, 2023

Read Retail Council President and CEO Melissa O’Connor’s comments following the veto of the bipartisan bill.

State Lawmakers, Capital Region Law Enforcement Call for Retail Crime Task Force

Nov 14, 2023

Two Capital Region state Assemblymembers are urging New York Governor Kathy Hochul to sign a bill they say will protect retailers and their employees.

Retail Council of NYS Launches Program to Aid Small Businesses

Nov 8, 2023

The Retail Council of New York State announces a new partnership with Wix.com Ltd.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Launches Task Force to Combat Retail Theft

Nov 8, 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today launched a task force to support implementation of his plan to combat retail theft across New York City.

Members of Retail Council of New York State’s Safety Group 493 to Receive 43.6% Dividend

Nov 8, 2023

The Retail Council reports that eligible members of its Workers’ Compensation Safety Group 493 will receive a dividend of 43.6% for the year 2022.

Retail Council Launches Web Design, Point-of-sale Package

Nov 1, 2023

New partnership with Wix provides small businesses with one-stop services to build an online presence and grow their business Albany, New York —The Retail Council of New York State announces a new partnership with Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX), a leading global SaaS...