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Exhibit 10
UNITED RETAIL GROUP, INC.
365 West Passaic Street
Rochelle Park, New Jersey 07662-6563
October 15, 2000
LIMITED DIRECT ASSOCIATES, L.P.
c/o The Limited, Inc.
Three Limited Parkway
Columbus, Ohio 43230
Attention: Kenneth B. Gilman
Vice Chairman
Dear Sir or Madam,
We refer to the Right of First Refusal dated September 7, 1999 between you
and us. This letter is to confirm that the expiration date of such Right of
First Refusal is hereby extended to October 15, 2001. In consideration of such
extension we enclose a check for $1,000.
Please sign and return the enclosed copy of this letter to evidence your
agreement with the foregoing and receipt of the above-mentioned check. Thank
you very much.
Very truly yours,
UNITED RETAIL GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ George Remeta
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Name: George Remeta
Title: Vice Chairman
cc: Ken Carroll
Patrick Hectorne
Agreement and receipt of check acknowledged.
LIMITED DIRECT ASSOCIATES, L.P.
By: LIMITED DIRECT, INC.
By: /s/ Patrick Hectorne
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Name: Patrick Hectorne
Title: Treasurer
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