Jan. 23, 2008 - WXXI, Rochester, NY
Retailers Support Online Sales Tax Collection

Jan. 3, 2008 - WBEN 930, Buffalo, NY
Business Report for Thursday, January 3, 2008
Albany, NY (WBEN) – Santa and his elves received a solid grade of “C+” from New York merchants this year.  The Retail Council of New York State says after a big opening weekend, the final two weeks leading up to Christmas didn’t amount to as high as hoped for sales.  More than half of those surveyed said sales weren’t as strong as hoped for; only 35% said sales were better this year.  In the week after Christmas, about 75% said sales were better than a year ago; indicating gift card/gift certificate sales were offsetting the “Blue Christmas” for many.

Jan. 3, 2008 - Westchester.com, Westchester County, NY
Modest End To The Holiday Sales Season

Jan. 2, 2008 - The Business Review, Albany, NY
Retailers say recent holiday shopping season worst in 5 years

Jan. 2, 2008 - Business First, Buffalo, NY
NY retailers grade holiday sales 'C+'

Dec. 1, 2007 - Auburn Citizen, Auburn, NY
Rosy retail so far

Nov. 29, 2007 - WBEN 930, Buffalo, NY
Business Report for Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
Albany, NY (WBEN) - A majority of state retailers are happy with the outcome after the opening week of the holiday shopping season.  The Retail Council of New York State has put out its initial “Holiday Sales Watch” for this year and 80% of the merchants surveyed said business was the same or better than a year ago.

Nov. 29, 2007- WCAX, Burlington, VT - N.Y. Holiday Sales Strong

Nov. 29, 2007- Westchester.com, Westchester County, NY
Black Friday weekend overcomes soft sales projections

Nov. 29, 2007 - WCAX, Burlington, VT
Most NYS retailers pleased by first week of holiday sales

Nov. 28, 2007- The Business Review, Albany, NY 
Black Friday not bleak, Retail Council says; NY shoppers “resilient”

Nov. 28, 2007 - WXXI, Rochester, NY
Retailers “Pleasantly Surprised” by Black Friday Sales