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<FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>February 2007</STRONG></FONT></P></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%" bgColor=#ffffff border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD vAlign=top><FONT face=Verdana size=2><A href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe3115717d64047c7d1374-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="MS Dynamics Retail Management Systems Ver 2.0 Coming Soon" href="#MSRMS" alias="MS Dynamics Retail Management Systems Ver 2.0 Coming Soon" conversion="false">MS Dynamics Retail Management Systems Ver 2.0 Coming Soon</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="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="Tech Tips" href="#TT" alias="Tech Tips" conversion="false">Tech Tips</A></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1><A title="We Want Your Feedback" href="#Feedback" 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="#Referral" 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=#669999 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=10 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=3> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><IMG src="http://image.exacttarget.com/624734737030.jpg" border=0></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-fe3015717d64047c7d1375-fded16797763067d731d7971-ff021572766403-febe1d70766d017a-fdff15747364037874117177">press here</A>.<BR></FONT></P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#333399 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=10 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=3> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=2> <P align=center><FONT size=6><FONT face=Verdana size=4><FONT color=#339933>Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management </FONT><A class=bookmark title=MSRMS style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=MSRMS><FONT color=#339933>Systems</FONT></A><FONT color=#339933> Version 2.0 Coming Soon</FONT></FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management Systems (RMS) Version 2.0 will available for existing RMS customers, with a current Maintenance Agreement, starting February 15<SUP>th </SUP>2007.&nbsp; Upgrades to RMS 2.0 will be 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 January 15, 2008.&nbsp;&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><STRONG><EM>Enhanced Inventory Management</EM></STRONG> </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 form 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><STRONG><EM>Improved purchasing control</EM></STRONG></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 Purchase Orders 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 Purchase Order 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 Purchase Orders in matrix format. </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1><STRONG><EM>New Pricing Capabilities</EM></STRONG> </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><STRONG><EM>&nbsp;Address Verification Support (AVS)</EM></STRONG></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><STRONG><EM>Simplified Product Activation</EM></STRONG></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>Product activation using product keys instead of using a software dongle for easy upgrades and software additions.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in">&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> <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 color=black size=1> </P> <P><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-fe2f15717d64047c7d1376-fded16797763067d731d7971-ff021572766403-febe1d70766d017a-fdff15747364037874117177">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>Some of the highlights of our updated site are:</FONT></U><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=1>&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 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 RMS 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>Microsoft RMS, Retail Pro 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 </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in">&nbsp;</P></FONT></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#cc3300 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=10 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=3> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana color=#339933 size=4>Microsoft Windows </FONT><A class=bookmark title=MSV style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=MSV><FONT face=Verdana color=#339933 size=4>Vista&nbsp;</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana><FONT size=4>&nbsp;</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 30<SUP>th</SUP> 2007.&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; </FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></P> <P align=center></A></FONT></P></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><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><A class=bookmark title=TT style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=TT><FONT face=Verdana color=#339933 size=4>Tech</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana color=#339933 size=4> Tips</FONT></FONT></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.). 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. 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></FONT></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#009933 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></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Verdana size=1><FONT color=#339933 size=4><FONT color=#339933>We Want Your </FONT><A class=bookmark title=Feedback style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=Feedback><FONT color=#339933>Feedback</FONT><BR></A></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> <P>&nbsp;</P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <TABLE borderColor=#ffffff cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=10 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><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=#ffcc00 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=10 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=3> <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/MGTVTQDYE.jpg" border=0></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P><FONT face=Verdana color=#339933 size=4><A class=bookmark title=Referral style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" name=Referral><FONT color=#339933>Referral</FONT></A><FONT color=#339933> Program</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana color=#000000 size=1>Receive $250 credit on account or 2 Client Service hours every time you refer a new customer that purchases Microsoft Retail Management System*. Microsoft Retail Management System has grown to be the premier Inventory Control/POS software for small to mid-tier retailers.</FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana color=#000000 size=1>Whether you know a single store or a 20-store chain, Microsoft Retail Management System provides the technology for retailers to excel.</FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana color=#000000 size=1>Call your sales person today at 800-305-0461 or complete the form below to refer another retailer and start earning valuable rewards! </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=1><STRONG>Call your sales person today or click on the link below to refer another retailer and start earning valuable rewards!</STRONG></FONT>&nbsp; <A href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe2e15717d64047c7d1377-fded16797763067d731d7971-ff021572766403-febe1d70766d017a-fdff15747364037874117177"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>http://rms.armsys.com/reqreferral.htm</FONT></A><BR></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana color=#339933 size=4><FONT color=#000000 size=1>*Minimum purchase of $10,000 required .<BR></FONT></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> <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></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <CENTER> <HR noShade> <A href="http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe2f15717d64047c7d1376-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-fe2f15717d64047c7d1376-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-fe881d777062047571-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>