1. August 29, 2016 Through September 12, 2016
FMG/Simmons Labor Day 2016 Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Night Getaway Promotion
August 29, 2016
Through
September 12, 2016

2. Is there a national Simmons advertising campaign supporting this event?
No.
This event is exclusively for FMG member retailers that carry Simmons Beautyrest mattresses and foundations.

3. Which Beautyrest products are included in the event?
Consumers qualify for a 2-night getaway by purchasing one of the following Simmons Beautyrest mattress and foundation sets:
Beautyrest Recharge
Beautyrest Recharge World Class
Beautyrest Recharge Hybrid
Beautyrest Platinum
Beautyrest Platinum Hybrid
Beautyrest Black
If you still have ComforPedic IQ or ComforPedic Memory Foam on you floor they are included, as well
Note: Promotional Simmons products not included.

4. Front of Past Flyer Point of Sale Flyer Wyndham Hotel Group Includes:
Each store will be sent flyers for this event which should be made available to sales associates and consumers.
The flyer details the qualifying items that must be purchased in order for a customer to receive the 2 night stay voucher.
The flyer clearly states the dates of the event. The event is for customers making a qualifying purchase between August 29, and September 12, 2016.
Reminder: This offer is only available to FMG members. Other Simmons Beautyrest dealers in your trading area will not be making this offer.
Wyndham Hotel Group Includes:
Wyndham Grand, Wyndham Garden, Wyndham Hotels, Ramada,
Days Inn,
Wingate,
Hawthorn,
Microtel,
Baymont,
Howard Johnson, Travelodge,
Knights Inn
Front of Past Flyer

5. What has to happen for the customer to get the 2-Night Getaway certificate?
Here are the steps(continued):
Customer makes purchase. Store provides Customer a flyer explaining how to go about getting their 2 Night Wyndham Getaway Certificate. (see back of flyer, right). Stores will receive flyers to be given customers at time of sale. If, for any reason, flyers are not available, it is possible to go to the Current News page at (password required) or (no password needed) to download and print a copy of the flyer which can be given to the customer.
Back of Past Flyer

6. http://fmgbuyinggroup.com/currentnews.aspx (no password required)
What has to happen for the customer to get the 2 Night Getaway certificate?
Here are the steps(continued):
2. Record of qualifying sale.
At the conclusion of the event, each participating retailer must provide to FMG a listing of all Customers that have made a qualifying purchase during the event.
This simple spreadsheet requires a modest amount of information-- name, address, phone, retailer, branch, date and items purchased.
Go to Current News to view.
Go to (password required) Current News or
(no password required)
to view and download the spreadsheet.

7. What has to happen for the customer to get the 2 Night Getaway certificate?
Here are the steps (continued):
3. Upon completion of sale (purchased items are delivered to the customer) store is to notify FMG using the Dealer Worksheet (see prior page) that the Customer should be sent a voucher. FMG will notify Capitol Marketing that the voucher is to be released to the Customer.
Draft
Voucher REQUEST must submitted by retailer to FMG/Capitol Marketing on or before January 30, 2017.

8. What has to happen for the customer to get the 2 Night Getaway certificate?
Here are the steps (continued):
4. Customer receives the voucher from Capitol Marketing.
The voucher can be completed in writing and returned to Capitol Marketing by mail OR completed on- line by visiting
and entering the voucher certificate number.

9. What has to happen for the customer to get the 2 Night Getaway certificate?
Here are the steps (continued):
5. Customer chooses a hotel and two night period.
Customer redeems the voucher by following the instructions on the voucher certificate.
Certificates are good for 12 months from the date of issue.
Limitations:
12-month redemption period
All trips are fully transferable
35-day advance notice required for all hotel destination
Black Out Dates – Weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years, Labor Day Weekend, July 4th & Memorial Day Weekend

10. How is this event being supported?
Vinyl 24 x 62.5" banner signs have been designed for all FMG stores. The banners are designed to accommodate grommets so that they can be used on X-stands, mounted to a wall, or hung from the ceiling. The graphic design files for banner signs are available at
Higher resolution image may be obtained by contacting
Each store will be responsible to have flyers available for customers that purchase a qualifying product between August 29, 2016 and September 12,
Flyers are being sent to stores in advance of the event. A .pdf of the flyer is also available at and may be downloaded by stores as needed.
Past Banner

11. Suggested information for use in any advertising your store might produce.
Receive 2 Night Wyndham Getaway certificate by mail.
Customers will receive a voucher for a 2 Night Wyndham Getaway certificate from Capitol Marketing/Meridian upon completion of the sale. The voucher is to be completed by the consumer either by mail or on-line.
Offer valid for purchases made between August 29, 2016 and September 12, at participating dealers only.
Only one 2-Night Wyndham Getaway certificate per voucher.
Upon receipt of the completed voucher, Capitol Marketing/Meridian will process the request and mail the 2 Night Wyndham Getaway certificate directly to the purchasing consumer in 3 to 5 weeks.
In case of a return or cancellation, the value of the travel certificate will be deducted from any refund.
Certificates are completely transferable, but may not be resold under any circumstances. Certificates will only be mailed to the original purchaser.
Voucher REQUEST must submitted by retailer to FMG/Capitol Marketing on or before January 30, 2017.
All taxes are the responsibility of the person receiving the redemption.
Prior sales excluded.

12. Still have a question? Bonnie Wallace 336.885.0866 ext. 4
The Weekend Getaway promotion is intended to help your store get sales at little or no cost additional cost. Please consider that the Wyndham Weekend Getaway is being provided at no charge. And marketing support materials will be provided at little or no cost. If you have a question regarding this event, please go to the Current News page at the FMG website
or contact
Bonnie Wallace
ext. 4
Michael Herschel IV
ext. 6