The Retail Council of New York State is a full-service trade association representing nearly 5,000 members ranging in size from sole proprietor to national chain. The Council is committed to serving the needs of merchants and related professionals by providing a wide range of products and services that save members both time and money. As the “voice of retailing” in New York, the Council represents the interests of our members before the State Legislature and government agencies. Additionally, we offer exceptional merchant services like credit card processing for retailers, NYS Workers’ Compensation Insurance, New York Statutory Disability Insurance and other insurance services, discount shipping through PartnerShip, free labor consulting and valuable incentives. Inform. Guide. Advocate. The Retail Council is the association for New York’s merchants.