ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Signs Exclusive 5-year Agreement with RMS Networks' BEVision.

Business Editors/Technology Writers

ORLANDO, Fla. & FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 2000

America's Largest Privately-owned Retailer Of Fine Wine,

Liquor, Gourmet Foods And Cigars Subscribes To Exciting,

New In-store TV Network

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits today announced an exclusive 5-year agreement with RMS Networks that allows RMS Networks to install and air BEVision at all 152 ABC Fine Wine & Spirits stores. BEVision is currently installed and airing in 5 ABC Fine Wine & Spirits stores throughout the state of Florida.

"This is an exciting partnership for us," said Andy Abernathy, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits senior vice president and director of store and lounge operations. "BEVision is an excellent tool that not only strengthens the recognition and identification of ABC Fine Wine & Spirits as the expert in our industry, but it also serves as a direct and convenient medium to communicate to and educate our customers, as well as in-store employees. We anticipate that BEVision will quickly become one of our best in-store selling and training resources."

"We are thrilled to have ABC Fine Wine and Spirits as a retail distribution partner for BEVision," said Sam Ambrose, RMS Networks vice president of marketing and retail partnerships. "Their high-end retail environment and quality products attract the perfect consumer audience for BEVision's programming content and advertising."

Currently under contract to be installed in more than 700 beer, wine and spirits stores, BEVision is a new point-of-decision communications and advertising tool that is provided at no cost to U.S. beer, wine and spirits retailers. Designed to influence in-store sales as well as enhance the retail environment, BEVision segments entertain customers while they shop and feature a variety of topics, from wine pairing and mixed drink recipes, to bar stocking tips for home parties and industry trends.

Before and after store operation hours, BEVision will air programming with the purpose of educating and informing store employees about responsible vending, selling techniques and state and federal alcohol beverage law updates.

Programming is produced using original content, as well as content obtained from various programming suppliers, including CNN, E! Entertainment, Fox, Time Warner and Ziff Davis. It consists of broadcast-quality, full motion video and high quality sound delivered through strategically placed monitors in retail locations.

BEVision airs commercial advertisements and sponsored segments that give in-store brands and products the opportunity to reach consumers making purchasing decisions. Network advertisers will reach more than 300,000 ABC Fine Wine & Spirits customers per week.

Note To Editors: In-store product photographs and VHS tapes of current BEVision programming segments are available upon request.

About ABC Fine Wine & Spirits

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits was established in 1936 in Orlando, Florida. With more than 150 stores in Florida, ABC is the country's largest privately-owned retailer of fine wine, liquor, gourmet food and cigars. ABC features more than 4,000 fine wines and 400 cigars, as well as a complete selection of both rare and popular spirits. New stores average over 10,000 square feet in size, and include walk-in cigar humidors, temperature-controlled wine cellars, and massive cold space for imported and micro-brewed beers. Many locations also feature a temperature controlled (under 60 degrees) wine vault where customers store their wine and keep the key. Additional Company information can be accessed by visiting www.abcfinewineandspirits.com.

About RMS Networks

RMS Networks is a premier provider of targeted advertising and information distributed by broadband satellite networks. Through relationships with retailers nationwide, RMS transmits digital broadcast-quality, full motion video programming to retail stores, and thereby provides advertisers with a platform to target consumers at the point of purchase. Additionally, RMS' networks can be utilized to deliver training, product information and company-wide communications to in-store employees. RMS networks are located at more than 2,600 sites in 49 states as of June 30, 2000, including more than 1,630 Advance Auto Parts stores, 840 independent pharmacies, nearly 100 beer, wine and spirits stores, 59 Planet Hollywood restaurants and 8 Sports Authority locations, and reach nearly 820,000 consumers each day. In conjunction with certain networks, RMS also develops tailored Internet strategies for retailers and their consumers by designing, providing content for and maintaining websites that largely parallel and complement the programming of the in-store video networks. RMS Networks is also capable of supporting two-way broadband communications and future commercial data transmission services, including the transmission of retail inventory and credit card data. Additional Company information can be accessed by visiting www.rmsnetworks.com.