Retail Council of New York State Employee Directory

RetailNew York, United States2-10 Employees

The Retail Council of New York State is a small trade association serving the state’s retail sector from Albany. It represents about 5,000 member businesses, ranging from sole proprietors to national chains. The organization provides a broad set of services designed to help merchants operate more efficiently and reduce costs, and it acts as the primary advocate for New York retailers with the state legislature and government agencies.

Its offerings include merchant services such as credit card processing, workers’ compensation and disability insurance, other insurance products, discounted shipping through PartnerShip, and access to labor consulting and incentive programs. Based in Albany, the council serves New York retailers—particularly independent and smaller operators—by providing information, guidance, and advocacy before state authorities. It has supported digital initiatives such as the 2020 launch of RetailNewYork.com to promote online sales of New York items, and in 2024 it engaged with state lawmakers to highlight anti-theft measures.

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