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News and Updates...

Holiday Sales Watch – Report 3: Strong finale gives retailers much needed boost (Dec. 30, 2009)

Holiday Sales Watch – Report 2: Retailers counting on last-minute shoppers
Cash-strapped consumers rely on cash, check and debit more than credit cards (Dec. 16, 2009)

Holiday Sales Watch – Report 1: Bargains gobbled up by budget-conscious shoppers
Merchants satisfied with predictable kick-off of holiday shopping season (Dec. 2, 2009)

Retail Council of New York State launches annual Holiday Sales Watch (Nov. 19, 2009)

Retail Council returns $4.2 million to members
31st consecutive dividend for Workers' Compensation Safety Group 493 declared (Nov. 11, 2009)

Retailers heed lessons of 2008 as they prepare for a challenging holiday shopping season (Nov. 4, 2009)

A REMINDER TO APPAREL RETAILERS about New York State Law and the sale of any children's clothing (2-T to 16) with drawstrings. Read more here. (Aug. 31, 2009)

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