Sale Cycles for the year

Coupon sales run in cycles.Most people wouldn't need 10 packages of hot dogs in the winter or a couple boxes of flu medicine in the summer. Companies know this and therefore put some things on sale during certain times of the year. During that time is the time to stock up. Here is a pretty good list of when things go on sale:

January:
Diet foods and products
New Year, New You type promotions
Yogurt
100 calorie packs
Special K, K20, Right Bites, Smart Start
Diet aids

Winter Health
Cold Medicines, Pain Relief, Health products, Vitamins

Oatmeal (it’s National Oatmeal Month!)

Super Bowl party foods
Soda, Chips, Dips, Cheese, sandwich items, crackers, snacks

Clearance items:
any dated items, Christmas party supplies, Wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, Ornaments, Candles **Target** - Toy Clearance - clearance toys will go 75% off

Seasonal Sales:
Soup, Chili, “warm you up” type foods, Cleaners/household items (winter cleaning, organization, storage)

Produce
Avocado, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Grapefruit, Kale, Kiwi, Lemons, Oranges, Pears, Spinach, Tangerines

Febuary
National Canned Food Month
Canned vegetables, Canned fruits, Canned tuna, Canned beans, Cherry pie filling

National Hot Breakfast Month promotions
hot cereal, Waffles, syrup, etc

Valentine’s Day promotions
Chocolate, Valentine’s candy, Condoms, KY

Chinese New Year promotions
Soy sauce, Teriyaki, Raman, Stir fry

Produce
Artichoke, Asparagus, Avocado, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Grapefruit, Kale, Kiwi, Lemon, Navel Oranges, Radish, Raspberries, Red Potatoes, Russet Potatoes, Spinach, Strawberries

March
Frozen food month
All types (Frozen vegetables, Frozen fruits, Frozen dinners/meals, Ice cream, breakfast)

Cleansers and household items (spring cleaning month)

Easter Seal theme for insert coupons and promotions:
Eggs, Ham, baking supplies
Peanuts (national Peanut Month)

St Patrick’s Day
Potatoes, corned beef, “irish” foods

Produce
Artichoke, Asparagus, Avocado, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Fennel, Kale, Lemon, Lime, Mushrooms, Onions, Orange, Peas, Radish, Spinach, Strawberries, Tangerine

April
Earth Day promotions
Organic foods, Eco-conscious products, Energy savers

Daylight Savings Time promotions
Batteries, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide monitors, natural cleaners, CFL light bulbs

Clearance items:
Olive Oil (April starts the new season)
After Easter sales

Produce
Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbages, Carrots, Grapefruit, Avocado, Mushrooms, Onions, Peas, Rhubarb


May
Memorial Day:
condiments, charcoal, salad dressing, potato chips, dips, cheese, grilling meats, buns, soda

Paper Products:
plates, utensils, insect repellent, sunscreen

Cinco De Mayo:
salsa, tortillas

Produce:
artichokes, asparagus, avocado, beans, green, beets, blackberries, carrots, onions, sweet vidalia, peas, edible pods, English/Shelling peas, new potatoes, raspberries, strawberries

June
National Dairy Month promos
Eggs, Milk, Juice, Cheese, sliced cheese, cottage cheese, Butter, Yogurt, Sour cream, cream cheese, coffee creamer, Ice cream, whipping cream

Father’s Day and July 4th promotions
condiments, charcoal, salad dressing, potato chips, dips, cheese, grilling meats, buns, soda

Produce
Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Grapes, Honeydew, Nectarines, Peaches, Potatoes, Raspberries, Red Onions, Squash, Strawberries, Sweet Vidalia Onions, Tomatoes, Watermelon

July
Back to school starts school supply

July 4th promos – best BBQ sales of year through 7/4
BBQ Sauce, Baked beans, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Marinade, Hot dogs, Hamburger/ground, Ribs, Steaks, Buns, Paper plates, napkins, plastic utensils, etc., Soda, Insect repellent, Sunscreen, Blueberries, Fireworks

Clearance
**Target** - clearance toys will go 75% off

Produce
Beans, Green, Blueberries, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Grapes, Nectarines, Onions, Red, Oranges, Valencia, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Sweet/Bell, Plums, Potatoes, Squash, Summer, Tomatoes, Watermelon

August
Back to School promotions
Lunchbox foods/meals,  pudding cups, Crayons, Glue, Paper, Cold Cereal

Clearance
insect repellent, sunscreen, charcoal, summer items

Produce
Apple, avocado, beans, green beans, berries, corn, cucumber, eggplant, figs, grapes, melons, onion, peaches, Bartlett pears, bell pepper, plums, raspberries, summer squash, tomato

September
Back to School promos continue up to Labor Day
Lunchbox foods/meals, Pudding cups, Juice boxes, Pop Tarts, Bread, Cold cereal, Waffles, School and office supply

Tomato products begin
Spaghetti Sauce, Tomato soup, Canned tomatoes, Tomato sauce

Diabetes Smart
Diabetic meters, Diabetic care

Clearance items:
Summer holiday and picnic supplies

Produce
apples, artichokes, beans, bell peppers, chili peppers, cucumber, eggplant, grapes, onion, Valencia orange, pears, pomegranate, squash, tomatoes, winter squash
October
Halloween promotions
Candy, Cookies, Baking season begins, Baking chocolate chips, Fruitcake/candied fruit, nuts

Fall promotions
Apples, Pumpkins (fresh)

Produce:
almonds, apples, artichokes, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, chestnuts, cranberries, lemons, pears, pomegranate, potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, winter squash, turnips, yams

November
Holiday/Thanksgiving dinner foods
Turkey, Pumpkin (canned), Stuffing mix, Butter, Sweet potatoes, Fresh potatoes, Gravy, Bread/rolls, Frozen pies, Cranberry sauce, Fresh cranberries

Baking
nuts, chocolate chips, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, coconut, cake mixes

Clearance
After Halloween Sales

Produce
Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Carrots, Celery, Cranberries, Kale, Kiwi, Lemons, Orange, Pears, Potato, Potatoes, Sweet, Squash, Winter, Turnip, Yams

December
Christmas dinner
Party/Deli platters, Cold cuts, Sour cream, dips, Crackers, chips, soda, Ham, Stuffing mix, Potato mix, Butter, Fresh potatoes, Gravy, Bread/rolls, Frozen pies, Green beans, Fried onion, Cream soups, Broth, Pie filling, Egg nog

party supplies
wrapping paper, cards, ribbon, bows, tape, paper plates, napkins

Baking supplies
Flour, Sugar, Butter, Cake mix, Brownie mix, Muffin mix, Breads, Pie Crust, Marshmallow, Whipped cream

Clearance items:
Post Thanksgiving clearance, Fall décor and craft clearance, After Christmas clearance

Produce
Avocados, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Grapefruit, Kale, Kiwi, Lemon, Oranges, Pears, Potatoes, Sweet, Spinach, Squash, Winter, Yams