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Retail Council cheers SCOTUS 'Wayfair' ruling

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 10:29:59 -0400

Retail Council of New York State President and CEO Ted Potrikus has this to say about today's ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. that all but overturns the Court's 1992 Quill decision that created the...

New York's retailers eagerly watch today as US Supreme Court hears on-line sales tax arguments

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 08:00:57 -0400

Brick-and-mortar retailers of every size and sort throughout New York look today to the Supreme Court of the United States as it hears oral arguments in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., revisiting the Court's 1992 Quill decision that created the sal...

Main Street merchants continue push for fairness

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:32:22 -0400

The Retail Council of New York State today urged the state Legislature's leaders to close the 'Marketplace' sales tax loophole as state budget negotiations move forward.

'Marketplace' sales tax plan a boost for New York's Main Streets

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 09:00:50 -0500

Retail Council of New York State President and CEO Ted Potrikus today issued the following statement supporting the Executive Budget's 'Internet Fairness' provision:

Retailers applaud state Department of Labor's release of "on-time scheduling" regulations

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 11:46:04 -0500

Retail Council of New York State President and CEO Ted Potrikus this morning issued the following statement:

Retailers applaud AG Schneiderman's 'organized retail crime' takedown

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:30:39 -0400

Retail Council of New York State President and CEO Ted Potrikus today issued the following statement:

Retailers applaud Governor's bag moratorium

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 17:58:44 -0500

Retail Council of New York State President and CEO Ted Potrikus this evening issued the following statement:

Retailers support Governor's 'marketplace' sales tax plan

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 12:40:58 -0500

The Retail Council of New York State today urged lawmakers to approve as written a proposal from Governor Andrew Cuomo's Executive Budget seeking to require "marketplace providers" to collect New York's state and local sales taxes on merchandise s...

Retailers bash bid for 10% workers' comp rate hike

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 14:00:30 -0400

As New York's Department of Financial Services reviews input from its June 27 hearing on a recommended 9.8 percent rate increase for workers' compensation insurance, the Retail Council of New York State wants instead an industry-wide actuarial stu...

Merchants applaud new law combatting organized retail crime

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:20:08 -0400

Retail Council of New York State President and CEO Ted Potrikus issues the following statement applauding Governor Cuomo's approval of a law giving prosecutors an important new tool in the fight against organized retail crime (Chapter 63, Laws of ...

Retail Council statement on minimum wage, paid family leave

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 22:28:56 -0400

Retail Council of New York State President and CEO Ted Potrikus issues the following statement on today's announcement regarding an increase in the state's minimum wage and implementation of paid family and medical leave:

Retail Council statement on Governor Cuomo's minimum wage announcement

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 15:19:48 -0400

Retail Council of New York State President and CEO Ted Potrikus today issued the following statement on today's announcement from Governor Cuomo calling for a legislated statewide minimum wage that would reach $15/hour:

Retailers ready to welcome Canada for coupon promotion

Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:03:41 -0400

With some 200 retailers signed on so far to Governor Cuomo's initiative to promote New York as a shopping destination for Canadians looking for great deals and unique shopping experiences, the Retail Council of New York State today urged every mer...

Retail Council welcomes new President and CEO

Mon, 04 Aug 2014 09:09:34 -0400

Retail Council of New York State Chairman Tom Zapf of Macy's today announced that Ted Potrikus becomes the statewide trade association's new President and Chief Executive Officer beginning September 1, 2014.

Walsh joins Retail Council government relations team

Fri, 17 Jan 2014 10:46:09 -0500

The Retail Council of New York State announced today that Alison Walsh has joined the association as government relations associate. Ms. Walsh will help manage the Council's diverse government relations program, tracking and analyzing legislation ...

Christmas 2013: Hard work, tough sledding

Mon, 06 Jan 2014 11:04:34 -0500

New York's retailers used deep discounts, extended hours, and heavy promotions to attract shoppers during the 2013 holiday shopping season, mustering an increase in sales volume of some 3-to-4 percent over a similar time period in 2012.

Snow: Good news or bad news?

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 11:47:39 -0500

New York's retailers report modest gains to date during this truncated "official" holiday shopping season – up 1 to 3 percent over the same period in 2012 – but all this winter weather could be a double-edged sword as the calendar lurches closer t...

Summers joins Retail Council as director of membership

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 13:41:00 -0500

The Retail Council of New York State announced today that Christian Summers has joined the association as director of membership. In this role, Mr. Summers will be the primary liaison to existing members and work to grow the association's membersh...

Retail Council statement

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 10:32:59 -0500

Retailers have had many constructive, forward-focused conversations over the past few weeks with the National Action Network, the National Urban League, and their partner organizations. Today's announcement is just the start of a renewed good-fai...

No surprises to holiday weekend sales

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 10:05:10 -0500

Thanksgiving openings, even-earlier "Black Friday" sale prices, and Hanukkah's start staggered the traditional opening of this year's holiday shopping season, but New York's retail community nonetheless welcomed plenty of shoppers on the hunt for ...

Media advisory: Retail Council's "Holiday Sales Watch" returns

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 09:45:39 -0500

The Retail Council of New York State will once again this year poll a sample of its member stores to provide a timely snapshot of holiday shopping activity in stores small and large throughout the state.

I Shop NY depicts economic, social muscle of Mid-Hudson Valley stores during tour

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:40:55 -0400

I Shop NY will be on the road again highlighting the economic, social and cultural importance of local stores in the Mid-Hudson Valley later this week. An initiative of the Retail Council of New York State, I Shop NY encourages shoppers to support...

I Shop NY kicks off "Local Gem Tour" in Rochester and Buffalo

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:25:51 -0400

I Shop NY will spotlight popular local stores on a road trip through western New York later this week. I Shop NY, an initiative of the Retail Council of New York State, encourages shoppers to support community stores before turning to out-of-state...

"Favorite Local Retailer" contest recognizes merchants statewide

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 15:05:54 -0400

Devoted customers of local stores across New York state turned out in force to ensure their favorites were nominated in a contest hosted by the Retail Council of New York State and I Shop NY, an initiative to encourage shoppers to support communit...

Rochester business named "Favorite Local Retailer"

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 14:03:34 -0400