ÿþ<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD><TITLE>The Retail Vantage</TITLE> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.6000.16414" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY> <CENTER> <STYLE type=text/css> <!-- td { font: 8pt Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } hr {height: 1px; color: #669BA0;} a { color: #0D719C; text-decoration: none; } a:hover { color: #0D719C; text-decoration: underline; } ..headline { font: bold 15pt verdana; text-decoration: none; color: #256025; }..subhead { font: bold 10pt verdana; text-decoration: none; color: #666666; } --> </STYLE> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=600 border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD colSpan=2><IMG height=112 src="http://image.exct.net/lib/ff021572766403/i/1/73706c90-d.jpg" width=600></TD></TR> <TR background="http://www.webolutions.com/armsys_images/grayline.gif"> <TD vAlign=top colSpan=2 height=23> <TABLE height=23 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" align=center background=http://www.webolutions.com/armsys_images/grayline.gif border=0><TBODY> <TR> <TD vAlign=center width="26%"> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD width=14> <CENTER></CENTER></TD> <TD width=28> <CENTER><IMG height=15 src="http://www.webolutions.com/armsys_images/forwardicon.gif" width=19> </CENTER></TD> <TD><A href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe2a15727d6d067c731577-fdec1078706000757214727c-ff021572766403-fe9815757065057f7d-fdee1571716d007571137977">Forward to a Friend</A> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD> <TD vAlign=center width="39%"> <TABLE height=18 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY> <TR> <TD width=30 height=18> <CENTER><IMG height=18 src="http://www.webolutions.com/armsys_images/signupicon.gif" width=23> </CENTER></TD> <TD><A href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe2915727d6d067c731578-fdec1078706000757214727c-ff021572766403-fe9815757065057f7d-fdee1571716d007571137977">Sign up for our eNewsletter </A></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD> <TD vAlign=center width="35%" height=20> <DIV align=right> <TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=2><STRONG>April&nbsp;2007</STRONG></FONT></P></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><IMG height=12 src="http://www.webolutions.com/armsys_images/blank.gif" width=12></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top width=138 background=http://www.webolutions.com/armsys_images/leftnav.gif> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width=130 border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD vAlign=top> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD vAlign=top align=middle> <TABLE borderColor=#ffffff cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2><IMG id=image-placeholder style="WIDTH: 100px; 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MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title="Tech Tips" href="#TT" alias="Tech Tips" conversion="false">Tech Tips</A></FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px">&nbsp;</P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title=Armsys.com href="#US" alias="Armsys.com" conversion="false">Armsys.com</A></FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px">&nbsp;</P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title="Microsoft Windows Vista" href="#Vista" alias="Microsoft Windows Vista" conversion="false">Microsoft Windows Vista</A></FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px">&nbsp;</P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title="Meet Our Staff" href="#MOS" alias="Meet Our Staff" conversion="false">Meet Our Staff</A></FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px">&nbsp;</P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title="Microsoft RMS Version 2.0" href="#Microsoft" alias="Microsoft RMS Version 2.0" conversion="false">Microsoft RMS Version 2.0</A></FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px">&nbsp;</P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#333333><STRONG>For Your Information:</STRONG></FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px">&nbsp;</P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title=Contact href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe2815727d6d067c731579-fdec1078706000757214727c-ff021572766403-fe9815757065057f7d-fdee1571716d007571137977">Contact</A></FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px">&nbsp;</P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#ff9900 size=1><A title="Request Training" href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe3015727d6d067c731670-fdec1078706000757214727c-ff021572766403-fe9815757065057f7d-fdee1571716d007571137977">Request Training</A></FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; 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MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px">&nbsp;</P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD> <TD vAlign=top width=461> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=4 width="100%" align=center border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD vAlign=top align=middle> <TABLE borderColor=#cc99cc cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" border=2> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><IMG id=image-placeholder style="WIDTH: 333px; HEIGHT: 74px" height=74 src="http://image.exct.net/6068784990231.jpg" width=333 border=0></P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#ffffff cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana><B><FONT size=6><FONT color=#339933 size=4><FONT color=#339933>The </FONT><A class=bookmark title=Value style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=Value><FONT color=#339933>Value</FONT></A><FONT color=#339933> </A>of Privacy</FONT><BR></FONT><I><FONT size=1>From </FONT><A href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe2a15727d6d067c731676-fdec1078706000757214727c-ff021572766403-fe9815757065057f7d-fdee1571716d007571137977"><FONT style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal" size=1>Melody Vargas</FONT></A><FONT size=1>,</FONT></I></FONT></B></FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px">&nbsp;</P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana><B><I>Part 2 in a Series on Loyalty Retailing</I></B> </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>It's no secret that retailers want to increase their sales, and creating loyalty is an excellent way to do it. How are retailers going about creating loyalty and is it working? Are loyalty programs helping retailers establish friendships with their customers or are they backfiring? </FONT></P> <P><FONT size=1><FONT face=Verdana>Grocery retailers have been collecting extensive data on their shoppers habits through their frequent shopper programs for the last five years. Many non-grocery retailers have their own version of frequent shopper programs. These programs come in </FONT><A href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe2915727d6d067c731677-fdec1078706000757214727c-ff021572766403-fe9815757065057f7d-fdee1571716d007571137977"><FONT face=Verdana>several different varieties</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana>, from the simple to the complex. </FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Do these programs really help create friendships? </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Frequent shopper programs do give retailers the ability to get to know the buying habits of the users of the cards or online profiles. </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>For the remainder of the article, please <A title="press here" href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe2815727d6d067c731678-fdec1078706000757214727c-ff021572766403-fe9815757065057f7d-fdee1571716d007571137977">press here</A>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <BR></FONT></P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#99ccff cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=10 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=1> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Verdana size=1><FONT size=4><FONT color=#339933><STRONG>It Will Change the Way You </STRONG></FONT><A class=bookmark title=Sell style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=Sell><FONT color=#339933><STRONG>Sell</STRONG></FONT></A></FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>You have heard it many times: having the right merchandise at the right time and right price is essential - knowing who your customers are and how to keep them coming back is critical.&nbsp;&nbsp; But how about your Point-of-Sale station, what does this mean for the success of your business? </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>One of the most important aspects of any retail business is to provide consistent customer service even during the busiest times with highly reliable Point-of-Sale terminals. The Radiant P1550 Point-of-Sale terminal is the answer to speed of service, reliability and an attractive space saving design. This all-in-one Point-of-Sale terminal with a 15 XGA Active Matrix touch screen and magnetic stripe reader is designed for high transaction volume. The Radiant P1550 utilizes a Pentium M processor - Intel s mobile architecture optimized for low power consumption and high performance. </FONT></FONT></P> <P><IMG id=image-placeholder style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 10px" src="http://image.exacttarget.com/small/3563898444516.jpg" align=left> </P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>The measure of success for any Point-of-Sale terminal is reliability. The P1550 has few moving parts with no CPU or power supply fan and only a backup system fan.&nbsp; The retail hardened design offers a spill resistant, high impact enclosure that is built to withstand tough in-store conditions with continuous operation.&nbsp; All this maximizes system uptime with continuous operation</FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>If you should have a service problem, Radiant Systems service agreements are the best in the industry.&nbsp; They offer a  replace versus repair approach.&nbsp; If your terminal is sent in for repair, parts are replaced based on useful life  you receive a  like new terminal<BR>guaranteeing the life of your&nbsp;investment.</FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Radiant Systems offers a compact, functional integration tray that combines the P1550 with keyboard, printer and cash drawer in an attractive package to maximize efficiency and space utilization.&nbsp; The Radiant P1550 also comes with an optional integrated Order Confirmation Display or standard Pole Display. </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>The Radiant P1550 Point-of-Sale Terminal will change the way you sell and is approved to work with&nbsp;Microsoft RMS.&nbsp; Contact Bob Evans today to learn more at (303) 738-1800 Ext. 303 or at </FONT><A href="mailto:bob.evans@armsys.com"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>bob.evans@armsys.com</FONT></A><BR></P> <P></P> <P></P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Verdana><FONT size=4><FONT color=#339933><IMG id=image-placeholder style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 10px" src="http://image.exct.net/6239142184598.jpg" align=right border=0></FONT><A class=bookmark title=TT style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=TT><FONT color=#339933><STRONG>Tech Tips</STRONG></FONT></A></FONT></FONT> <P><B><FONT face=Verdana>Compute Inventory Cost Report from Previous Date<BR></FONT></B><I><FONT face=Verdana size=1>View products that this article applies to.</FONT></I></P> <P><B><I><FONT face=Verdana size=1>How to create an Inventory Cost (Value) Report from a previous date? </FONT></I></B><I><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Resolution</FONT></I></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>There isn't a way to generate an Inventory Cost (Value) Report for a prior date. </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Steps for a work-around that would compute the Inventory cost on 12/31/02 are listed below: </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>From Store Operations Manager</FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>1.&nbsp; Run an Items | Value List Report. This will run the report as of the current date. <BR><BR></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>2.&nbsp; Run an Items | Item Movement Report. Set your Filter Field to 'Date' and Range to </FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>'This Year-to-Date' and generate the report.<BR><BR></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>3.&nbsp; In order to add Department or Category fields to the report you will need to right click on the report and select 'Hide/Unhide Columns' <BR><BR></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>4.&nbsp; Place a checkmark next to the column name you would like to add, most likely Department or Category, depending on which column you want to sort by and click OK. </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>In order to sort by this column, click and drag the column to the first column position. Next click on the Group by drop down box on the top of the report and select 'Group First Column' to make sure that you are grouping by your selected column. </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>5.&nbsp; Subtract the total inventory cost per Department or Category in the second report from the inventory cost on the 1st to get the inventory cost as of 12/31/02.<BR></FONT></P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#cc9933 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=10 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=1> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P id=text-placeholder style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=center><B><FONT size=6><FONT face=Verdana size=4><A class=bookmark title=US style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=US><FONT color=#339933>ARMSYS</FONT></A><FONT color=#339933>.COM </FONT></A></FONT></FONT></B></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Please checkout our updated website, <A href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe2715727d6d067c731679-fdec1078706000757214727c-ff021572766403-fe9815757065057f7d-fdee1571716d007571137977">http://www.armsys.com</A>, regularly as we continue to enhance the site.&nbsp; </FONT></P> <P><U><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=1><STRONG>Highlights:</STRONG></FONT></U><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=1>&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Symbol color=black size=1>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=1>Free Seminars: Register online for our upcoming seminars in <BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a city&nbsp;near you </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol color=black size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=1>Training catalogs: a complete list of our Retail Pro Training Courses&nbsp; </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol color=black size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=1>Request training: request a training appointment online </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol color=black size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=1>Referral Program: register a referral online</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol color=black size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=1>Trade Shows: review the various trade shows we will be attending this year </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol color=black size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=1>Retail Pro, Microsoft RMS and CounterPoint are now represented on the site </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol color=black size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=1>Retail Edge Archives: copies of past issues <BR></FONT></P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P id=text-placeholder style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana><FONT size=4><B><FONT color=#339933>Microsoft Windows </FONT><A class=bookmark title=Vista style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=Vista><FONT color=#339933>Vista</FONT></A><FONT color=#99cc00>&nbsp;</FONT></B> </FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana><FONT size=1><FONT color=black>As you are aware, Windows Vista, Microsoft s new operating system, was released January.&nbsp; As in the past, with any new operating system release, RMS and all peripheral hardware need to be tested and approved.&nbsp; Microsoft </FONT>is currently <FONT color=black>testing Windows Vista for compatibility with RMS and will make any necessary adjustments for this new operating system release.&nbsp; We are also testing Vista in house for compatibility with RMS POS peripherals and other devices.&nbsp; <U>At this time we are not currently supporting Microsoft Vista with RMS and will notify you when this operating system is officially supported</U>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT color=black><FONT face=Verdana><FONT size=1>I<FONT color=black>t is always prudent to wait until a Service Pack is released for any new operating system release. </FONT>Many computer vendors, such as Dell, will be offering Windows XP for many months and often include a Windows <FONT color=black>Vista Upgrade at no additional charge.&nbsp; At this time, if you are currently purchasing a new computer, you need to specify Windows XP Professional.&nbsp; If you have any questions please feel free to call your sales consultant.&nbsp; <BR></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#99cccc cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=10 width="100%" border=2> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P><IMG id=image-placeholder style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 10px" src="http://images.exacttarget.com/4268384268140.jpg" align=right></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=4><FONT color=#339933><STRONG>Meet </STRONG></FONT><A class=bookmark title=MOS style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=MOS><FONT color=#339933><STRONG>Our</STRONG></FONT></A><FONT color=#339933><STRONG> Staff</STRONG></FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1><STRONG>Randall Diederich, Team Lead - Customer Support.</STRONG> </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>You may have talked to Randall on occasion; he is responsible for the support team and ensuring that your issues get resolved. Randall came to us in April, 2002 after he relocated to Colorado from Sacramento, California where he was working for Retail Technologies, Inc. as a software product specialist. <FONT face=Verdana><FONT face=Verdana color=#000000 size=1>Randall has over 20 years in computer information systems including many years with IBM and is also a Microsoft Certified Professional.</FONT></FONT></FONT></P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P id=text-placeholder style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=center><B><FONT size=6><FONT face=Verdana size=4><FONT color=#339933>Now Available - </FONT><A class=bookmark title=Microsoft style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=Microsoft><FONT color=#339933>Microsoft</FONT></A><FONT color=#339933> Dynamics Retail Management Systems Version 2.0</FONT></FONT><FONT color=#99cc00>&nbsp;</FONT></FONT></B> </P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management Systems (RMS) Version 2.0 is now available for existing RMS customers, with a current Maintenance Agreement. Upgrades to RMS 2.0 are scheduled by appointment and will require Client Services hours for the update.&nbsp; If you are using a software customization with RMS, your customization may require minor modifications to be compatible with this new update.&nbsp; If you are a multi store customer using HQ, we strongly recommend updating to take advantage of the new features, however, you will be able to continue purchasing lanes for Version 1.3 until 1/15/08.&nbsp; If you are interested in updating to Version 2.0 please contact Andrea Ellerbrock at (303) 738-1800 Ext 324 or E-mail her at <A href="mailto:andrea.ellerbrock@armsys.com">andrea.ellerbrock@armsys.com</A></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>RMS Version 2.0 offers new capabilities that enable retailers to adapt quickly to complex retail requirements.&nbsp; </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Enhanced Inventory Management </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Work with an easy-to-use from to create and modify multi-dimensional matrix items, as well as add or remove dimensions from existing items. </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Locate items quickly by searching on the supplier reorder number.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Upload item costs to headquarters when cost information changes at the store level, helping ensure accurate, chain-wide item cost reports based on weighted average.</FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Improved purchasing control</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Add items to POs on-the-fly using a new dialogue window.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>For specialized purchasing requirements, export PO s to MS Office Word and MS Excel.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>View POs in matrix format. </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>New Pricing Capabilities </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Use quantity-on-hand filters to change prices only for items in stock within a given department.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Set percentage or pricing discounts for  Buy X get Y and Mix/Match quantity discount scenarios.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Set up and select  by price or  by percentage options. </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Address Verification Support (AVS)</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Symbol size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Help ensure optimal credit card discount rates when cards need to be entered by hand.</FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Simplified Product Activation</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; 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