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Grocery Store Sales Cycle

Grocery Store Sales Cycle
Here is a quick round up of basic yearly grocery store sales cycles.
January
Super bowl Sunday-snacks, pizza, chips, salsa, sodas(pop, cold drinks)
New Year’s Resolution Diet Foods (Weight Watchers, South Beach, Special K, 100 Calorie Packs, Slim Fast, Yogurt, Healthy Choice, Lean Cuisine)
Cold and Flu Medicine
Seasonal Produce – Oranges, Pears, Grapefruit, Tangerines, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Kale, Kiwi, Avocado, Cabbage, Spinach
National Oatmeal Month- Quaker
February
Valentine’s Day (candy, chocolate, holiday decoration)
Canned Foods (National Canned Food Month)
National Hot Breakfast Month:  Malt O Meal, Oatmeal, Eggo Waffles, Syrup
Seasonal Produce- Artichoke, Asparagus, Raspberries, Potatoes, Strawberries, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Kale, Kiwi, Avocado, Spinach
March
Frozen Food Month-Ice Cream, Frozen Vegetables (Boxed, Bag, or Steam), Frozen Meals, Foster Farms Chicken, Waffles, Pizza
Household cleaners (Spring Cleaners)
Seasonal Produce-Artichoke, Asparagus, Haas Avocado, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Fennel, Kale, Leek, Lemon, Lime, Mushrooms, Spring Onions, Orange, Peas, Radish, Rhubarb, Spinach, Strawberries, Tangerine
April
Easter (ham, eggs, Easter candy, Easter Decoration)
Passover (Kosher Foods)
Earth Day (Organic Natural Foods)
Seasonal Produce- Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbages, Carrots, Grapefruit, Haas Avocado, Mushrooms, Onions, Peas, Rhubarb
May
Memorial Day (Grilling Season-meat, cheese, bread, condiment)
Cinco De Mayo (Tortillas, beans, etc.)
Seasonal Produce- Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocado, Beans, Green, Beets, Blackberries, Carrots, Sweet Vidalia Onions, Peas, New Potatoes, Raspberries, Strawberries
June
National Dairy Month-Eggs, Milk, Ice Cream, Cheese, Cream Cheese, Butter, Yogurt, Whipping Cream, Whipped Cream, Cool Whip
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
July
4th of July – Grilling, Grilling, Grilling! (Seasonal decoration, condiments, meat, bread, cheese, sodas, etc.
National Ice Cream Month
Seasonal Produce- Asian Pears, Bartlett Pears, Beans, Green, Blueberries, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Grapes, Nectarines, Onions, Red, Valencia Oranges, Peaches, Sweet/Bell Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Watermelon
August
Back to School (School Supplies- pen, paper, pencils, erasers, back packs, pencil holders/sharpeners, lunch bags, lunch snacks, juices)
Disinfectant- Clorox, Purell
Seasonal produce- Gravenstein Apple, Haas Avocado, Green Beans, Beans, Berries, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Figs, Grapes, Melons, Onion, Peaches, Bartlett Pears, Bell Pepper, Plums, Raspberries, Squash, Summer, Tomatillo, Tomato
September
Back to School continues
Breakfast Foods
Seasonal produce- Apples, Artichokes, Beans, Bell Peppers, Chili Peppers, Cucumber, Eggplant, Grapes, Onion, Valencia Orange, Asian Pears, Bartlett Pears, Pomegranate, Squash, Tomatillo, Tomatoes, Winter Squash
Baby items-  Major Baby Equipment, Baby Safety
October
Halloween/Fall Festivals (candy, costumes, decorations)
Fall baking
Daylight savings Time Ends Promotion-Alarm Clocks, Batteries, Safety Equipment, Smoke Detectors
National Seafood Month (Fish, shrimp, etc.)
Seasonal Produce- Almonds, Apples, Artichokes, Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Chard, Chestnuts, Cranberries, Lemons, Parsnip, Pears, Pomegranate, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin, Spinach, Squash, Winter, Turnips, Yams
Adopt a Shelter dog month- Pedigree, Purina
November
Thanksgiving (turkey, stuffing, decorations, sweet potatoes, baking supplies)
Black Friday deals (check your grocery store for savings)
Seasonal Produce- Anjou Pears, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Carrots, Celery, Comice Pears, Cranberries, Kiwi, Lemons, Orange, Potato, Squash, Yams
December
Christmas (decorations, Deli Platters, baking supplies, turkey, ham, party items)
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 and After Christmas Sales

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Comments

  3. Terry .Riley says

    Just found this sale items by month! What a good guide to follow and stockup. I will print this and use it all the time! My goal is to stock the freezer and cabinets when things are on sale and then I will have it and not get stuck like I did this year!