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href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe2a15717d64047c7c1d78-fded16797763067d731d7971-ff021572766403-febe1d70766d017a-fdff15747364037874117177"><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Contact Info</FONT></A></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD class=subhead>In This Issue: </TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title="Valentine&amp;apos;s Day Retail Forecast" href="#Day" alias="Valentine&amp;apos;s Day Retail Forecast" conversion="false">Valentine's Day Retail Forecast</A></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title="Free Seminar and Workshop" href="#Seminar" alias="Free Seminar and Workshop" conversion="false">Free Seminar and Workshop</A></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title="It&amp;apos;s Time to Revisit ARMSYS.com" href="#ARMSYS" alias="It&amp;apos;s Time to Revisit ARMSYS.com" conversion="false">It's Time to Revisit ARMSYS.com</A></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title="Tech Tips" href="#TECH" alias="Tech Tips" conversion="false">Tech Tips</A></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title="Microsoft Windows Vista" href="#MSV" alias="Microsoft Windows Vista" conversion="false">Microsoft Windows Vista</A></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title="Retail SpotLight" href="#SpotLight" alias="Retail SpotLight" conversion="false">Retail SpotLight</A></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title="We Want Your Feedback" href="#Feed" alias="We Want Your Feedback" conversion="false">We Want Your Feedback</A></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title="Meet Our Staff" href="#Meet" alias="Meet Our Staff" conversion="false">Meet Our Staff</A></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title="Referral Program" href="#Ref" alias="Referral Program" conversion="false">Referral Program</A></FONT></P> <P>&nbsp;</P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD></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 borderColor=#008080 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=3> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><FONT face=Arial size=2><IMG src="http://image.exacttarget.com/3e65336d-6ea2-43.jpg" border=0></FONT></P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=2> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=4><FONT color=#cc0000>Valentine's </FONT><A class=bookmark title=Day style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=Day><FONT color=#cc0000>Day</FONT></A><FONT color=#cc0000> Retail </A>Forecast</FONT></FONT><BR><FONT face=Verdana size=1>From Melody Vargas<BR><BR></P></FONT><B><FONT size=5><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Valentine's Spending to Reach $13.70 Billion in 2006</FONT></FONT></B> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>The average consumer will spend $100.89 on Valentine's Day, up from $97.27 last year, according to the National Retail Federation's 2006 Valentine's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch. Almost 61 percent of consumers plan to celebrate the holiday, and the NRF is forcasting total 2006 Valentine's Day retail sales to reach $13.70 billion, up from $13.19 billion last year. </FONT></P><B><FONT size=4><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Valentine's Day Average Spending </FONT></FONT></B> <UL type=disc> <LI><FONT face=Verdana size=1>The average male plans to spend $135.67. </FONT> <LI><FONT face=Verdana size=1>The average female plans to spend $68.64. </FONT> <LI><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Combined male and female consumer spending is expected to average $100.89, $3.62 more than last year. </FONT> <LI><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Consumers aged 45-54 plan to spend more than any other age group, at $128.78 each, up from $118.11 last year and $88.96 two years ago. </FONT> <LI><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Consumers aged 18-24 plan to spend $81.89 this year, a decrease from $83.50 last year and a dramatic drop from $154.65 two years ago. </FONT></LI></UL> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>For the remainder of the article, please <A title="press here" href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe2915717d64047c7c1d79-fded16797763067d731d7971-ff021572766403-febe1d70766d017a-fdff15747364037874117177">press here</A>.<BR></FONT></P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#008000 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=10 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=3> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana>&nbsp; </FONT> <P style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in" align=center><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: green; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT color=#339933 size=4>FREE </FONT></SPAN></I></B><FONT size=4><I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: green; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><A class=bookmark title=Seminar style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=Seminar><FONT color=#339933>Seminar</FONT></A><FONT color=#339933> and Workshop<BR></FONT></SPAN></I><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE TEAM 2007</SPAN></B></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><BR><B><I><SPAN style="COLOR: black">"</SPAN></I></B></SPAN><B><I> <FONT face=Verdana>Overcoming the Challenges of Retail Staffing and Training </FONT></I></B></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT size=1>Advanced Retail Management Systems (ARMS) will be conducting FREE Retail Pro Training Seminars in Denver, St. Louis, Salt Lake City, and Chicago and additional locations to be announced.&nbsp;&nbsp; As a current Retail Pro user, you will not want to miss this opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp; At the seminar, presented by Jeana Thomas, Retail Systems Specialist with ARMS, you will learn proven techniques for staffing and training your personnel.&nbsp; You will meet other Retail Pro users and participate in a Team Building Exercise designed to help attendees develop effective communication and problem solving skills as a group.&nbsp; </FONT></SPAN></P> <P><B><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Plus a Special Retail Pro Workshop </FONT></B></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT size=1>In addition to the seminar you will be partaking in a workshop to learn how to manage your Inventory and Customers with Retail Pro.&nbsp;&nbsp; Break out groups will be given exercises and challenges to create Kits and Packages, setting up a sale using the Price/Cost Manager, scheduling tasks to run automatically through the Scheduler and creating a marketing campaign using the Customer Database.&nbsp;</FONT></SPAN></P> <P></FONT><FONT size=1><EM>Seating is liited so please RSVP by February 1st.&nbsp;&nbsp; </EM></FONT><A href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe4315717d64047f751470-fded16797763067d731d7971-ff021572766403-febe1d70766d017a-fdff15747364037874117177"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Click here</FONT></A></SPAN></U><A href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe4315717d64047f751470-fded16797763067d731d7971-ff021572766403-febe1d70766d017a-fdff15747364037874117177"></A>&nbsp;<FONT face=Verdana size=1>to learn more and to register online for an upcoming seminar in your area or E-mail us at </FONT><A href="mailto:marketing@armsys.com"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>marketing@armsys.com</FONT></A></FONT> <FONT face=Verdana size=1>&nbsp;or call Susie Carmen at 800-305-0461 Ext 357.&nbsp; We look forward to seeing you there.</FONT></P> <P></SPAN></P></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <DIV align=center><IMG style="WIDTH: 244px; HEIGHT: 107px" height=107 src="http://image.exacttarget.com/3000965901303.JPG" width=244 border=0></DIV> <DIV align=center>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV align=center>&nbsp; <B><FONT size=6><FONT face=Verdana size=4><FONT color=#339933>It's Time to ReVisit </FONT><A class=bookmark title=ARMSYS style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=ARMSYS><FONT color=#339933>ARMSYS</FONT></A><FONT color=#339933>.COM</FONT></FONT></FONT></B></DIV> <P align=left><FONT face=Verdana size=1>In order to communicate more efficiently and better serve your needs, we have recently added numerous features to our website.&nbsp; Kristina  Krissy Gallagher has joined the ARMS staff and is responsible for in-house web development (see Krissy s profile in this month s Retail Edge).&nbsp; Please check our website, <A href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe4215717d64047f751471-fded16797763067d731d7971-ff021572766403-febe1d70766d017a-fdff15747364037874117177">http://www.armsys.com</A>, regularly as we continue to enhance the site.&nbsp; </FONT></P> <P align=left><U><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=1>Some of the highlights of our updated site are:</FONT></U><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=1>&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P align=left>&nbsp; <FONT face=Symbol color=black size=1>·<FONT style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&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 a<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; city near you&nbsp;<BR></FONT><FONT face=Symbol color=black size=1>&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>Training catalogs: a complete list of our Retail Pro Training Courses&nbsp; <BR></FONT><FONT face=Symbol color=black size=1>&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>Request training: request a training appointment online <BR></FONT><FONT face=Symbol color=black size=1>&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>Referral Program: register a referral online<BR></FONT><FONT face=Symbol color=black size=1>&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>Trade Shows: review the various trade shows we will be attending this<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; year <BR></FONT><FONT face=Symbol color=black size=1>&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>Retail Pro, Microsoft RMS and CounterPoint are now represented on the<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;site <BR></FONT><FONT face=Symbol color=black size=1>&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>Retail Edge Archives: copies of past issues <BR></FONT></P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#336699 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=10 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=3> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=2> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=left> <TBODY> <TR> <TD align=right><IMG src="http://image.exacttarget.com/6239142184598.jpg" border=0></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P><B><FONT face=Verdana size=4><A class=bookmark title=TECH style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=TECH><FONT color=#339933>TECH</FONT></A><FONT color=#339933> TIPS</FONT></FONT></B></P> <P><B><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Tip: Faster List View Displays</FONT></B></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>In large data files, List View will display fastest when record number is used as the sort column (Item # in </FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>inventory, document number in document areas, etc.).&nbsp; This is because the records are stored in that </FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>order in the data files. When sorting by other columns, the program must scan the entire file and reorder </FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>the records accordingly.&nbsp; It is recommended you normally sort by record number, switching to another </FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=1>column only when needed to search for a specific record.</FONT></P> <P>&nbsp;</P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=2><FONT size=4><FONT color=#339933>Microsoft Windows </FONT><A class=bookmark title=MSV style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=MSV><FONT color=#339933>Vista&nbsp;</FONT></A></A></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana><FONT size=1>As you are aware, Windows Vista, Microsoft s new operating system, was released January 30<SUP>th</SUP> 2007.&nbsp; As in the past, with any new operating system release, Retail Pro and all peripheral hardware need to be tested and approved.&nbsp; Island Pacific is currently evaluating and testing Windows Vista for compatibility with Retail Pro Version 8 and will make any necessary adjustments for this new release.&nbsp; We are also testing Vista in house for compatibility with Retail Pro POS peripherals and other devices.&nbsp; <U>At this time we are not currently supporting Microsoft Vista with Retail Pro and will notify you when this operating system is officially supported</U>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT>&nbsp; </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana><FONT size=1>It is always prudent to wait until a Service Pack is released for any new operating system release. Many computer vendors, such as Dell, will be offering Windows XP for many months and often include a Windows 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.</FONT>&nbsp; </FONT></P> <P><FONT size=4><FONT color=#339933>Retail </FONT><A class=bookmark title=SpotLight style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=SpotLight><FONT color=#339933>SpotLight</FONT></A><BR></FONT></P></FONT></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#990099 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=10 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=3> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <DIV align=center><IMG src="http://image.exacttarget.com/299a67ba-da56-4d.gif" border=0></DIV> <DIV align=center>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Where do you go for the extra special gift of chocolates?&nbsp; Not just fancy chocolate, but something very special.&nbsp; The answer is easy, Vosges Haut-Chocolat.&nbsp; Vosges is the creation of Katrina Markoff, an artistic/entrepreneur.&nbsp;&nbsp; Katrina took her intense love of cooking that was passed to her by her grandmother and ran with it. &nbsp;The stops along the way are worldwide.&nbsp; First she graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in chemistry and then it was one year of study at Le Cordon Blue where she graduated with Le Grand Diplome in Cuisine and Pastry as well as degrees in Basic and Advanced Oenology.&nbsp;&nbsp;You would think that was enough but Katrina was just getting started.&nbsp; From this point she embarked on an 8-month trip around the world working and studying from France, Spain, Italy, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, China, Australia and Hawaii.&nbsp; The end result is an exceptional line of  exotic truffles. &nbsp; </FONT></DIV> <P align=left><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Vosges has been an ARMS client since 2004.&nbsp; They first opened their doors in 1997 and today have four stores, two in Chicago one in each in Las Vegas and New York with a second New York store opening in June of this year.&nbsp; Natalie Markoff, Director of Retail Sales loves the way that Retail Pro is so intuitive. The ability to learn and navigate the screens makes it easy to use.&nbsp; ARMS not only appreciates having Vosges as a client but we also have a love for their truffles.&nbsp; You can buy Vosges products online at </FONT><A href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe4115717d64047f751472-fded16797763067d731d7971-ff021572766403-febe1d70766d017a-fdff15747364037874117177"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>www.vosgeschocolate.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana size=1> or call their catalog store at 888-301-9866.&nbsp; Vosges has one of the fines corporate and personalized gifts services available.&nbsp; If it is a thank you to your clients or a very special Valentines treat for a loved one, Vosges can exceed your expectations.&nbsp; Vosges is offering a 10% discount to all Retail Pro users through February 14, 2007.&nbsp;<STRONG> When placing your order please use source code 272VG1.&nbsp; Thank you Katrina and Natalie.&nbsp; <BR></STRONG></FONT></P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=right> <TBODY> <TR> <TD align=left></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Verdana size=1><FONT size=4><FONT color=#339933>We Want Your </FONT><A class=bookmark title=Feed style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=Feed><FONT color=#339933>Feed</FONT></A><FONT color=#339933>back<BR></FONT></FONT><BR>At Advanced Retail Management Systems we are committed to offering the best products and services in the industry.&nbsp; Your feedback is very important to us in helping us deliver this promise.&nbsp; Please E-mail us at </FONT><A href="mailto:customerservice@armsys.com"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>customerservice@armsys.com</FONT></A> <FONT face=Verdana size=1>with your comments and suggestions.&nbsp; Your feedback will remain confidential.&nbsp; Thank you in advance for your input.</FONT> <BR></FONT></P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#cc0000 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=10 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=3> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=right> <TBODY> <TR> <TD align=left><IMG src="http://image.exacttarget.com/3620232201245.JPG" border=0></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=4><A class=bookmark title=Meet style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=Meet><FONT color=#339933>Meet</FONT></A><FONT color=#339933> Our Staff</FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>Kristina Gallagher, Web Developer</STRONG></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=1>Meet Krissy Gallagher, Advanced Retail Management Systems new Web Developer.&nbsp; Krissy joined ARMS in early December of 2006 as a part of the Development Services Department.&nbsp; In the few short weeks she has been here, she has made a big impact by updating our Web Site and is working on many more exciting projects. </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=1>This New Hampshire transplant and her newly wedded husband, Bill, came to Denver in April of 2006 after a two-year stay in Pittsburgh. Krissy has a Bachelor s of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Colby-Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire.&nbsp; While in Pittsburgh she worked as a Digital Media Manager for a large travel agency. Her talents have already won her the respect of her peers here at ARMS.&nbsp; Krissy is an equestrian with many years of experience showing her horse  Budlite, who made the move to Colorado as well. She competes in Jumping, Hunt Seat, and Western Riding. </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=1>Keep your eyes open for continuing changes in the ARMS web site and other media activities.&nbsp; Welcome aboard Krissy.</FONT></P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=left> <TBODY> <TR> <TD align=right><IMG src="http://image.exacttarget.com/6149303297711.jpg" border=0></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><FONT size=1><FONT face=Verdana><FONT size=4><STRONG><A class=bookmark title=Ref style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=Ref><FONT color=#339933>Ref</FONT></A><FONT color=#339933>erral Program</FONT></STRONG></FONT></FONT></FONT> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>We have streamlined our&nbsp;business referral program to make it attractive to you and show our thanks for sending us new business. Here are the Details of the new plan.<BR><BR>Advanced Retail Management Systems Lead Referral Plan:<BR>Receive $500 credit on account or 4 Client Service hours every time you refer a new customer that purchases Retail Pro®.&nbsp; <BR><BR>Retail Pro® has grown to be the premier Inventory Control/POS software for small to mid-tier retailers.&nbsp; Whether you know a single store or a 100 store chain, Retail Pro® provides the technology for retailers to excel. <BR><BR><STRONG>Call your sales person today or <A href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe4015717d64047f751473-fded16797763067d731d7971-ff021572766403-febe1d70766d017a-fdff15747364037874117177">click&nbsp;here</A>&nbsp;&nbsp;below to refer another retailer and start earning valuable rewards!</STRONG></FONT></P>&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><IMG src="http://image.exacttarget.com/624448149649.jpg" border=0></P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD></TD></TR> <TR> <TD></TD></TR> <TR> <TD></TD></TR> <TR> <TD></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <CENTER> <HR noShade> <A href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe4215717d64047f751471-fded16797763067d731d7971-ff021572766403-febe1d70766d017a-fdff15747364037874117177"><IMG height=49 src="http://www.webolutions.com/armsys_images/logo.gif" width=418 border=0></A><BR><STRONG>8100 Southpark Way # A-10, Littleton, CO 80120<BR>303-738-1800 | Fax 303-738-9563</STRONG><BR>Denver - Chicago<BR><A href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe4215717d64047f751471-fded16797763067d731d7971-ff021572766403-febe1d70766d017a-fdff15747364037874117177">www.armsys.com</A> </CENTER></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD bgColor=#094f19 colSpan=2 height=7>&nbsp;</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><IMG height=1 src="http://cl.exct.net/open.aspx?ffcb10-fe901d777062057d76-fded16797763067d731d7971-ff021572766403" width=1> <CENTER> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=500> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><BR> <DIV align=center><FONT face=verdana color=#888888 size=1>This email was sent by: <B>Advanced Retail Management Systems</B> <BR>8100 Southpark Way, Unit A-10 , Littleton , CO, 80120 , </DIV></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></CENTER></BODY></HTML>