Monthly Sales Cycles

Below is a list of Monthly Sales Cycles so that you know when to stock up on items!

January
National Oatmeal Month, New Years Resolutions, Super Bowl

National Oatmeal Month: Quaker Oatmeal
New Years Resolutions:  Healthy Choice, South Beach, Lean Cuisine, Special K, Kashi, Smart Start, 100 Calorie Packs, Yogurt, Diet Aides, Granola Bars, Diet Foods, Shakes, Weight Scales, Diet Cookbooks, Exercise Equipment and Weights
Super Bowl Sunday: Pepsi, Coke, Chips, Dips, Cheese, Sandwich Items, Crackers, Snacks, Wings
Seasonal Produce: Avocado, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Grapefruit, Kale, Kiwi, Leeks, Oranges, Pears, Tangerines, Spinach
Winter Health: Cold Medicines, Cough Syrups, Vitamins, Pain Relief, Health Products, Chapsticks
Organization: Shelving, Plastic Tubs & Containers, Labels
Clearance: CLOTHES!!!!, Christmas Decorations, Toys, Greeting Cards, Stocking Stuffers, Wrapping Paper, New Years party supplies.

February
Black History Month, Chinese New Year, National Canned Food Month, National Hot Breakfast Month, Valentines Day

National Canned Food Month: Canned Fruit, Vegetables, Tuna, Chicken, Salmon, Pie Fillings, Soups
National Hot Breakfast Month: Malt O Meal, Oatmeal, Eggo Waffles, Syrup
Valentines Day: Chocolate, Hershey’s, Perfume, Cards, Stuffed Animals, Gift Sets, Candles, etc
Chinese New Year: Soy Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce, Noodles
Seasonal Produce: Artichoke, Asparagus, Raspberries, Potatoes, Strawberries, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Grapefruit, Avocado, Spinach
Clearance Items:  After Valentine's Day you can get Chocolates, Flowers, Themed Candies, Greeting Cards and Wrap, Perfumes, and Deodorant Gift Boxes 

March
Frozen Food Month, St Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras, Spring Cleaning, March Madness

Frozen Food Month: Frozen Meals, TGI Fridays, Contessa, Foster Farms Chicken, Eggo, Sara Lee, Healthy Choice, DiGiorno, Freschetta, Breyers, Dreyers, Marie Callendars, Ice Cream, Frozen Vegetables, Waffles, Desserts, Juice Concentrates
St Patricks Day: Decorations, Corned Beef, Cabbage
Spring Cleaning: Paper Towels, Cleaning Supplies, Cloths, Garbage Bags and Protective Gloves, etc.
March Madness: Soda Pop, Chips, Dips, Cheese, Crackers, Sandwich Items, Snacks, Wings, Cut Fruit and Veggie Trays
Seasonal Produce: Artichoke, Asparagus, Avocado, Haas, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Fennel, Kale, Leek, Lemon, Lime, Mushrooms, Onions, Spring, Orange, Peas, Radish, Rhubarb, Spinach, Strawberries, Tangerine
Spring/Easter: Decorations, Baskets, Candy Ham, Eggs, Gifts Sets, Dresses, etc
Clearance Items: After St Paddy’s Day, themed Clothing and Decorations, etc. goes on clearance…including sometimes Guinness items 

April
Easter, Earth Day, Spring Cleaning

Easter: Ham, Eggs, Some Baking Supplies: Sugar, Spices, Baking Mixes, Chocolate Chips, Nuts, Flour, Cake Mixes, Butter, Margarine, etc.
Earth Day: Organic foods, Natural Personal Care Products, Reuseable Bags and Water Bottles, Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Spring Cleaning: Paper Towels, Cleaning Supplies, Cloths, Garbage Bags and Protective Gloves, etc.
Seasonal Produce: Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbages, Carrots, Grapefruit, Hass Avocado, Mushrooms, Onions, Peas, Rhubarb, Zucchini
Clearance: After Easter sales are the time to stock up on Decorations, Baskets, Egg Dying Kits, etc for the next year.

May
Cinco De Mayo, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day

Memorial Day: BBQ Sauce, Ketchup, Condiments, Charcoal, Salad Dressing, Potato Chips, Dips, Buns, Marinades, Burgers
Paper Products: Plates, Utensils, Insect Repellant, Sunscreen
Cinco De Mayo: Salsa, Tortillas, Spices, Liquor, Shredded Cheese, Canned and Refried Beans, Pinatas, Frozen Mexican Entrees
Seasonal Produce: Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocado, Beans, Green, Beets, Blackberries, Carrots, Onions, Sweet Vidalia, Peas, Potatos, Raspberries, Okra, Pineapples, Apricots, Strawberries
Clearance: After Mother’s Day look for Chocolates, Greeting Cards, Craft Items, Clothing and other themed products.  Ditto for Memorial Day and Cinco De Mayo.   This would include Paper Plates, Sunscreen, Insect Repellant, Eating Utensils, etc.

June
Father’s Day, National Dairy Month, 4^th of July bargains start

National Dairy Month: Eggs, Milk (Free Milk Catalina, when you buy cereal), Ice Cream, Cheese, Butter, Yogurt, Cream Cheese, Cool Whip, In-store dairy coupons or booklets
End of June is Fourth of July Sales: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, BBQ Sauce, Ketchup, Condiments, Charcoal, Salad Dressing, Potato Chips, Dips
Seasonal Produce: Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cherries, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Grapes, Honeydew, Nectarines, Peaches, Potatoes, Raspberries, Red Onions, Squash, Summer, Strawberries, Sweet Vidalia Onions, Tomatoes, Watermelon
Clearance Items: Shop after Father’s Day for themed Ties, Shirts, Boxed Deodorant/Aftershave Sets, Greeting Cards, Tool Kits, etc.  

July
National Ice Cream Month, Independence Day

More 4th of July BBQ Sales: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Steaks, Chicken, Aluminum Foil, BBQ Sauce, Ketchup, Condiments, Charcoal, Salad Dressing, Soda Pop, Potato Chips, Dips, Baking Potatoes
End of July: Back to School Sales begin: Crayons, Pencils, Folders, Binders, Glue, Paper, Notebooks, etc.
Seasonal Produce: Asian Pears, Bartlett Pears, Beans, Green, Blueberries, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Grapes, Nectarines, Onions, Red, Oranges, Valencia, Peaches, Peppers, Sweet/Bell, Plums, Potatoes, Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Watermelon
Clearance Items: After July 4^th look for Decorations, Banners, Flags, Toys, etc. 

August
Back To School, Breakfast

Back to School: Pudding Cups, Lunch Meat, Mini-Chip Packages, Cereals, Tissues, Granola Bars, Fruit Snacks, Canned Fruit, Lunchmeats, Cheese Slices, Disinfectants, Hand Sanitizers, Cleaning Wipes, Office Max and Office Depot Penny items, Erasers, Pens, Paper, Folders, etc.
Disinfectant: Clorox, Purell
Seasonal Produce: Apple, Haas Avocado, Beans, Beans, Green, Berries, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Figs, Grapes, Melons, Onion, Peaches, Pears, Bartlett, Pepper, Bell, Plums, Raspberries, Squash, Summer, Tomatillo, Tomato
Clearance: Toys, Insect Repellant, Sunscreen, Swim Suits, Summer Clothes, Gardening Supplies, Fans, Camping Gear, Charcoal September:    

September
Back to School, Diabetes Awareness

Back to School Sales through Labor Day: Crayons, Pencils, Folders, Binders
Diabetes Awareness:  Glucose Meters, Diabetic Care, Glucerna Cereal
Seasonal Produce: Apples, Artichokes, Beans, Bell Peppers, Chili Peppers, Cucumber, Lettuce,  Eggplant, Grapes, Onion, Valencia Orange, Asian Pears, Bartlett Pears, Pomegranate, Squash, Tomatillo, Tomatoes, Winter Squash
Baby Items: Major Baby Equipment, Baby Safety
Clearance Items:   Sunscreen, Insect Repellent, Swimsuits, Shorts, Caps, Sporting Goods, Tents, Charcoal, Flip-Flops, Water Toys, Camping Gear, Gardening Supplies, Fans, Air Conditioning, BBQ Supplies.  Also back to school items go on clearance after school starts 

October
Halloween, Columbus Day, Yom Kippur, Adopt a Shelter-Dog Month, National Seafood Month, National Pizza Month, Popcorn Popping Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Frozen Food Festival

Halloween: Candy, Fresh Pumpkin
Beginning of the baking sales: Canned Pumpkin, Evap Milk, Baking Chips, Pie Crusts, Baking Supplies
Adopt a Shelter-Dog Month: Pedigree, Purina
National Seafood Month: Fish, Shrimp, Lobster, Crab
Breast Cancer Awareness Month:  Save on “pink products”
Seasonal Produce: Almonds, Apples, Artichokes, Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Chard, Chestnuts, Cranberries, Lemons, Parsnip, Pears, Pomegranate, Potatoes, Sweet, Pumpkin, Spinach, Squash, Turnips, Yams
Clearance: Summer items are typically on super clearance now.

November
BLACK FRIDAY MONTH, Thanksgiving

Baking Sales: Chocolate Chips, Nuts, Evaporated Milk, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Coconut, Cake Mixes, Frosting
Thanksgiving: Turkeys, Stuffing, Soups, Canned Yams, Vegetables, Canned Pumpkin, Cranberry Sauce, Marshmallows, Gravy Mixes, Pie Crusts, Flour, Sugar, Broths, Pudding, Betty Crocker, Frozen Pies, Jello, Rolls
Beverages: Hot Cocoa, Coffee, Tea
Canned foods – Soup, Broth, Condensed Milk, Vegetables, Fruits, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Pumpkin,
Seasonal Produce: Anjou Pears, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Carrots, Celery, Cranberries, Kiwi, Lemons, Potato, Pumpkins
Clearance: Halloween items are on clearance now so stock up for next year.  Also after Thanksgiving, those items go on clearance too.  

December
Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa

Holiday Dinner: Egg Nog, Deli Platters, Instant Potatoes, Gravy Mixes, Rolls, Frozen Pies, Cranberry Sauce, Jello, Marshmallows, Chips, Soda, Ham
Kitchen Items: Foil, Saran Wrap, Disposable Containers
Baking: Flour, Sugar, Butter, Cream, Cake Mix, Brownie Mix, Muffin Mix, Breads, Pie Crust, Marshmallow, Whipped Cream
Canned foods – Soup, Broth, Condensed Milk, Vegetables, Fruits, Spaghetti Sauce
Seasonal Produce: Anjou Pears, Bok Choy, Bosc Pears, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Dates, Grapefruit, Haas Avocados, Kale, Kiwi, Kumquat, Lemon, Napa Cabbage, Oranges, Sweet Potatoes, Red Cabbage, Rutabaga, Savoy Cabbage, Spinach, Winter Squash, Yams, Turnips, White Potato
Clearance: After Thanksgiving: Decorations, Table Settings, Turkey Carving Products) and after Christmas Sales