VRMS to Preview New Software Enhancements at 2005 Marketechnics(R) Show

The company 's exhibit, located at booth #629, will give advance looks at
new software enhancements and tools for retailers with loyalty initiatives.com . We look forward to a
continued strong partnership that assists Penn Traffic in meeting their
business goals in the years to come.demandtec. (ERI) from Palm Beach
Capital.
ERI distributes products produced by all the major movie studios and
many independent studios as well.

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, Valassis Relationship
Marketing Systems (VRMS), the premier developer of customer database products
for high-transaction-volume retailers, announced that it will be appearing at
the 2005 Marketechnics Show from Feb.
Convention Center.
Also previewing are the new targeting and analysis tools shipping with the
MarketEXPERT XR 4. The new version will include
enhanced management and reporting tools for real-time points programs;
reporting capabilities for breadth of shopping analysis; management tools for
real-time text message delivery; and store ranking analysis . Valassis'
products and services portfolio includes: newspaper advertising + inserts,
preprints , sampling, direct mail, 1 to 1 marketing programs, coupon clearing
and consulting and analytic services . DemandTec's software has helped Penn Traffic
achieve both margin percentage and margin dollar increases within implemented
store product categories.
"Our results from implemented categories were very positive. Penn Traffic also operates a wholesale food distribution business
serving 80 licensed franchises and 39 independent operators.

About Glencoe Capital

Chicago-based Glencoe is a private merchant bank managing over
$950 million in alternative investment assets.

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CampaignEXPERT , MarketEXPERT XR 4. 13 - 15, 2005, at the Washington D.

About VRMS
Valassis Relationship Marketing Systems, LLC (VRMS) offers customer
relationship marketing software products worldwide to grocery retailers, mass
merchants, pharmacies, convenience chains, wholesale clubs and
telecommunications companies.

About DemandTec
DemandTec's Consumer Demand Management software helps retailers and
consumer products manufacturers strategically plan, optimize and execute
demand-driven merchandising and marketing programs based on a quantified
understanding of consumer demand. Retailers have ranked DemandTec #1 in
Strategic Value, Customer Satisfaction, and Quality of Service among the top
50 retail software vendors in the 2004 RIS Leaderboard survey., is a leading national distributor and
merchandiser of family-oriented home entertainment products to grocery
stores, drug stores and specialty retailers . "The home entertainment sector has seen a shift
from rentals to outright purchase of media, accompanied by increased
consumer electronic sales and the greater availability of quality
content.
ERI 's integrated category management solution for retailers
combines vendor-managed inventory, product fulfillment and in-store
merchandising services.
Glencoe was advised by McDermott Will + Emery LLP in the
transaction.

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Named by Software Magazine as
one of the world's largest software companies , VRMS is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Valassis (NYSE: VCI).

About Valassis
Valassis offers a wide range of marketing services to consumer packaged
goods manufacturers, retailers, technology companies and other customers with
operations in the United States, Europe, Mexico and Canada. Leading Food Retailer and Wholesaler Renews Commitment to DemandTec

WASHINGTON, DemandTec , the leading provider of
Consumer Demand Management (CDM) software for retailers and consumer products
firms, announced that increased product category margin performance at the
Penn Traffic Company has led the company to renew its license to DemandTec
Price. February 13-15.
"Penn Traffic is utilizing DemandTec's software as a strategic component
of their marketing plans," said Dan Fishback , president and CEO of DemandTec. Penn
Traffic's decision to renew with DemandTec is another validation of our
industry leading Consumer Demand Management software. DemandTec
customers include B+Q , Best Buy, Brookshire Grocery Company, Duane Reade,
Foodland, H-E-B Grocery Co., Longs Drugs, RadioShack , and Safeway.
ERI, based in Dania, Fla.

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With customers in 10 countries, VRMS'
CRM/loyalty marketing software MarketEXPERT(TM) manages more than 90 databases
with over 100 million transactions per week ., Promotion Watch, Valassis Relationship
Marketing Systems, LLC and NCH Marketing Services, Inc.

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DemandTec to Continue Delivering DemandTec Price to the Penn Traffic Company

The announcement was made at FMI's MarkeTechnics conference held in
Washington, D. Based on
these results, we plan to continue with a full-scale rollout throughout
additional store product categories ," said Don Dikeman, Penn Traffic's
Director of Pricing."

About Penn Traffic
The Penn Traffic Company operates 109 supermarkets in Pennsylvania,
upstate New York, Vermont and New Hampshire under the Bi-Lo, P+C and Quality
trade names. For more information,
please visit http: //www. As demand for media products continues to grow, movie studios
and other content providers are seeking alternative distribution
beyond the big-box retailers and rental outlets."
"ERI's market for high-quality DVD and VHS products is strong and
growing," said Randy Parker, ERI's founder, president and CEO. "We are
excited about the opportunity to work with Glencoe and its Executive
Network as we achieve our goals over the next several years. Through the Glencoe
Capital Partners Funds, the firm is a lead sponsor in buyouts and
recapitalizations of public and private companies with market values
between $50 million and $350 million.

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ERI's products include
new releases and catalog films , TV episodes, and fitness and
educational videos on DVD and VHS.
"ERI has tremendous prospects for growth," said Evans on
announcing the deal. ERI's services improve the retailer's success
in their home entertainment category by optimizing the mix of new
release, catalog and promotional content on a store-by-store basis.

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For additional information, visit the
company Web site at http://www .vrms. Valassis has been listed as one of
FORTUNE magazine's "Best Companies to Work For" for eight consecutive years." Parker
continues as ERI's CEO and will serve on its board of directors.

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One such tool is the upcoming CampaignEXPERT campaign management suite, which
includes tools for planning , forecasting, executing, tracking and evaluating
campaigns. VRMS will also
preview MarketEXPERT 's advanced reporting for custom and electronically
distributed reports.
VRMS' exhibit will demonstrate the latest in: fuel cross marketing (in
collaboration with Excentus Corporation); category and brand refinement; data
mining and basket analysis; return on investment analysis; and real-time
targeting.C.
Since 2003, the Penn Traffic Company has been implementing new strategies
designed to generate sales and operating income in an evolving competitive
environment, including enhancing merchandising, improving store operations and
reducing and containing costs. DemandTec
software is provided via the IBM OnDemand program.com .

Glencoe Capital Buys Entertainment Resource Inc.; Chicago Buyout Firm Acquires Home Entertainment Merchandiser

Business Editors

CHICAGO----David Evans, Chairman of
private equity firm Glencoe Capital LLC, has announced the firm's
acquisition of Entertainment Resource Inc. ERI's customers
provide that. An integral part of the firm's
investment strategy, Glencoe's proprietary Executive Network is a
group of successful business leaders who provide specialized
operational and managerial expertise to the firm's portfolio
companies.

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6 and Fuel Cross Marketing Tools
to be Highlighted at Booth #629

SHELTON, Conn.com .
Valassis subsidiaries and investments include Valassis Canada, PreVision
Marketing (R), LLC, Coupons, Inc. For additional
information, visit the company Web site at http://www.
"DemandTec is delighted to be able to work with Penn Traffic's team and to
continue to provide them with Consumer Demand Management solutions. ERI was represented by Brookwood Associates and Akerman
Senterfitt .