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Elizabeth Rounds Owner, Elizabeth's Shoes & Accessories You’ve been in business for almost 40 years. How do you account for your longevity? I started in the Metrocenter in downtown Binghamton in 1984. I was only 24 years old. For the first 10 years, things were...
Retail Council weighs in on outdoor sports chains moving to Capital Region
Clifton Park reviews Bass Pro, Cabela's project Times Union, August 17, 2023 — Town officials expect the planning board to vote next month on a proposal to open a large Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s store on Clifton Park Center Road. The Nebraska-based company plans to...
Suzanna Hermans Co-owner, Oblong Books Where did the name “Oblong” come from? It’s a long-lost regional name. Historically, New York and Connecticut were trying to figure out where the border between the two states was going to be. They each did a survey, and the...
Dine-around restaurants Empellón: Contemporary American cuisine with Mexican influences 510 Madison Avenue 0.5 miles from the Thompson Central Park Trattoria Dell’Arte: Tuscan Italian-style cuisine and antipasto bar 900 7th Avenue 0.1 miles from the...
Mark and Jack Yonally B. Lodge & Company Mark (left) and Jack Yonally (right) B. Lodge opened its doors in 1867. As Albany’s oldest operating retail store, what changes have you seen since you took over the business in 1995? Mark: The store has experienced a lot...
Retail Council Joins 130 Organizations Urging Use of Digital Labels
On July 11, 2023, the Retail Council of New York State joined 130 organizations in a letter urging supranational, national, and local authorities around the world to modernize their domestic textile, garment, footwear, and related accessories labeling requirements and...
New York Lawmakers Want Task Force to Address ‘National Problem’ of Organized Retail Theft
Spectrum News, June 23, 2023 — New York lawmakers want to tackle what retailers have called a $100 billion problem that is national in scope: Organized crime rings have targeted stores large and small to steal products off the shelves. Consumers can notice the...
Andrew Zalewski Rock & Snow Tell us about the history of Rock & Snow since its opening in 1970. Rock & Snow was opened in April 1970 by Dick Williams with help from a small circle of friends. Rock climbing and Nordic skiing was the inspiration for the name...
Retail Council Quoted in Women’s Wear Daily Regarding Organized Retail Crime
New York, May 18, 2023 — 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 Crime Task Force and will be allowed to appoint...
Marilla Country Store Sandy Grunzweig The Marilla Country Store is over 170 years old. How has it stood the test of time? Tell us about your family’s involvement. We are 172 years old this year. The store was established in 1851. It was here before the town of Marilla...
