WONZ To Hold Brilliant Choices Sale

Marietta, GA, Oct. 11, 2012 -- A Brilliant Choices Wool Carpet Sale will be held Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 to promote branded Wools of New Zealand carpet and rugs.

The program is designed to benefit consumers, Premier Partner retailers, wool carpet manufacturers and the Heifer Organization.

Wools of New Zealand’s participating Mill Partners will offer Premier Partner retailers a minimum 10 percent off wholesale prices for the Wools of New Zealand brand products during the promotion.

Wools of New Zealand provides retailers with print and internet ads, emails, posters, and mobiles. In addition to promoting wool’s benefits, the program makes a donation to the Shear Joy/Heifer International program that provides sheep to needy families.


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