Every year I redo our budget and every year I like to look ahead to plan for big and little purchases. It is so helpful to have a list of the Sales Cycles for Grocery and Retail Stores! It can be a huge way to save money! It’s called Sales Cycles. I don’t plan all my grocery and retail shopping around this BUT you can plan meals around the Grocery Store sales cycles and save big. I’ve done this for years. This year I created a free printable planner!
This list gives you a good idea of what will go on sale when. Stores usually do the same thing over and over, year after year.
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So save money by buying what’s on sale when this year from this 12 month sales cycle list!
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Sales Cycles means that retailers plan ahead to know what will possibly be the greatest need for purchasers throughout the year. So it’s really a win win as they all compete to win your business at certain times of the year.
This is just a partial list of course, Companies have there own sales within all these sales. This is just to get you thinking ahead…
January
- All things related to dieting and healthy eating.
- All kinds of Sodas, Chips, Dips, Cheese, Sandwich Items, Crackers, Snacks..because it’s Super Bowl Sunday
- Cold Remedies, Vitamins and the like.
- I just read that it’s also National Oatmeal Month too..so you can assume Oatmeal will be on sale.
February
- It’s National Canned Food Month…so LOTS of canned food on sale
- Hot Breakfast Month
- All things Valentine related.. i.e.…candy
- It’s Chinese New Year..so anything related to cooking Asian style
March
- Frozen Food Month – frozen foods of all kinds
- St. Patrick’s Day – things like Corned Beef
- Cereals
April
- Anything related to Easter such as Hams, baking supplies, eggs of course
- Earth Day-organics, reusables, eco-friendly
May
- BBQ ing supplies such at BBQ sauce, charcoal, condiments, chips and stuff like that for Labor Day
- Cinco de Mayo – Mexican food ingredients, such at tortillas, sauces, salsa’s etc.
- Paper products such as paper plates, cups, plastic utensils
- Mother’s Day is also this month so stores will run different specials for special meals
June
- More BBQ sales – hotdogs, chips, condiments
- Father’s Day – Meats like steaks and such
- Dairy Month – all things Dairy..milk, yogurt, eggs, CHEESE etc.
July
- BBQ Sales – Meats
- National Ice Cream Month..so ice cream of course
- Back to school things start being promoted so sometimes snacks and foods like lunch items..tuna,
- 4th of July! Lots of outdoor foods
August
- Back to School – Lots of snacky items, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, deli meats
September
- Back to School – More Snack foods and Cereals, Breakfast items
- Fall Cooking – Soup making products like soup starters, Promotion and sales of comfort foods i.e.. Chicken pot pies
- Diabetic foods
October
- Start of Baking supply sales..Pumpkin, sugar, evaporated milk, Chocolate Chips
- Halloween – Candy, Fresh Pumpkins, apples, Carmel apple supplies
- National Seafood Month – Seafood!
November
- This is a great Pantry Stock up Month..plan ahead!
- Thanksgiving – canned vegetables, lots of other canned goods such as Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomatoes, Broth, Gravy, Fruit, Baking Supplies of all kinds, Turkey’s, Ham, Stovetop stuffing..you get the idea..stock up!
- Crackers, party trays
- Cocoa, Coffee and Tea
- Salami’s, Cheese’s
- Butter..did you know Butter can be frozen?
December
- Christmas/Holidays, New Year – More baking sales, crackers, party trays, Salami’s, Cheese’s, Butter, Eggnog, dessert mixes, Pie crusts, Ham
Now with FREE 3 page Printable for your planning!
You can print this PDF: Printable Planner – Save Money
And here is the list if you would like to print that out too 🙂 (it’s not on the PDF)
Faithful Provisions has an amazing month by month listing of what’s on sale when, if you are interested in getting even more nitty gritty with your planning.
Do you have something you would add to this list? You can help others save by sharing this list.
Other ways to Save Money This Year:
Lauralee Moss says
Oatmeal is on sale! I couldn’t believe the price when I went to the store yesterday. 🙂 Thanks for the list.
Shari Lynne says
Yay! I know..isn’t it awesome!! Happy eating! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Lauralee and have a very Blessed Year!
Alison at NOVA Frugal Family says
It was years before I knew that frozen food month was in March and it was always the month that I was scheduled to thaw the freezer…..now I try to do in January or February which is a good reminder that I need to start planning for that soon!!!! I currently stocked up on flour and have about a dozen bags of bread flour and regular flour shoved in my cupboards because it is so much cheaper around the holidays. Every year I wish that I bought more. I love knowing what is coming and I never heard the canned good sale so I will keep my eyes out 🙂
Shari Lynne says
You ROCK Alison! I love how you are already planning ahead for this New Year and how you are saving $$! It took me many years before I realized there were such things as Sales Cycles too..but once we know..yahoo! Big $$ savings!! Thanks for stopping by and blessings to you in this New Year!!
Sarah Mueller says
Thank you for this list! This is so helpful to have the whole year mapped out. I’ll bet it would be very popular as a printable (hint, hint)! This will be a great addition to my personal planner.
Stopping by from Family Fun Friday. Thanks for linking up!
Shari Lynne says
Hi Sarah! I’m so happy this was helpful and by the way you are a Genius!! I didn’t even think of making this list available as a Printable and ooohhhh how I LOVE to make printables! I’ll make one this coming week and when I do..you will be the FIRST to know! Thanks so much and have a very Blessed year!
Sarah Mueller says
Excellent! Can’t wait to see it. Printables are fun, aren’t they?
Shari Lynne says
Very fun!
Susan says
I like to plan my shopping to hit the seasonal sales. Great comprehensive list. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31.
Shari Lynne says
Awesome Susan! It’s definitely a great way to save big $$. Thanks so much for stopping by! Blessings!
Sarah Mueller says
I love your list – I’m featuring you this week at Family Fun Friday. Thanks for linking up!
Shari Lynne says
I have printables now Sarah!! Yay! and thank you so much for the idea! Many blessings to you!!
Katherine says
oh my goodness! You just opened my eyes to a whole new world of grocery shopping. I’m definitely printing this out and seeing what I can find on sale 🙂 Thanks for linking up at Babies and Beyond!
Shari Lynne says
You are SO welcome Katherine! I pray you find TONS of stuff on sale 😀 Blessings for your New Year!
Barbara says
Thank you for this handy reference list!
Shari Lynne says
You are very welcome Barbara! Have a blessed week!
Tammy says
Thank you so much for sharing this. I kind of know how the cycle works but you had some things on the list I didn’t think about. I am pinning this to pass it along. Great post.
Shari Lynne says
You are so welcome and thank you! I’m happy it was helpful 🙂 Blessings to you!
Mel Caldicott says
Wow! What a great resource! I must get my hands on a UK version of this. Thanks for the idea.
Thanks for sharing at Essential Fridays.
Blessings
Mel from Essential Thing Devotions
Christina @ It's a Keeper says
I’ll admit I’m not the best at couponing. i think it’s because there is so much information to take in. This post makes it seem so simple and manageable. Thank you!
Clare says
I’m not sure it works like this in the UK – but I’m going to check next time I go to the store! That printable is so useful too. I’m hosting a party and I’d love for you to stop by and add this one – https://www.supermommyclub.com/super-mommy-club-week-2/
Nana says
I have been trying to print out the lists of the 12 months of sales and can not do it. What am I doing wrong?
Shari Lynne says
Hi Nana! I will send you a PDF copy in email if you are still having trouble. Just let me know. So sorry for your troubles. 🙁
Kyliegh says
I was just thinking about starting back to smart shopping yesterday. It definitely saves money!
The imp says
I wonder if Canada follows the same sales cycle? Very cool!
Kristin says
Great ideas and cute printables, too! Looking forward to incorporating both in my planning. 🙂
Barb @ A Life in Balance says
Great idea! I didn’t do a good job watching the sales cycles last year. Having the list on one page will be a big help.
JES says
Clever, clever! Never thought about the sale cycle. Thanks for sharing this!!!
Laura at Mommy Maleta says
Very helpful & I love the printable. Thx for linking up at the Thoughtful Spot!
JES says
Hello there! I just wanted to let you know that this article will be featured on the Art of Home-Making Mondays this week 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing with us! I learned so much here!
Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says
What a great list! Thanks so much for sharing this and for creating a printable.
Kerry says
A good list to keep handy! Thanks for compiling this!
Erin @ Stay At Home Yogi says
Thank you so much for this! I started a price book this year to help me reach my financial goals. This will take things to the next level!
Susan says
Thanks for getting me organized for the year! Congrats, you’re featured this week at the #ThisIsHowWeRoll Link party at Organized 31