Stores have yearly sales cycles that they follow and knowing what these cycles are is one of the best ways you can save serious money.
Avoid paying full price for anything by only purchasing the following items during the month(s) that they are on sale.
Please note that this sales cycle is for all of Canada, but some locations may vary slightly with their schedules.
January:
- Diet Foods & Beverages
- Weight-Loss Products
- Cold & Flu Items
- Holiday Clearance
- Cold Weather Clothing
- Organizing Supplies
- Linens
- Houses
- Cameras
- Bicycles
- Hot Foods & Beverages
- Stop Smoking AidsView detailed list for January.
February:
- Jewelry
- Home Theater Systems
- Valentine’s Day Items (after Valentine’s Day)
- Chocolates & Candy (after Valentine’s Day)
- Digital Cameras
- Motorcycles
- Fragrances
- Snacks (week of Superbowl)
- Furniture
- Air Conditioners
- Video GamesView detailed list for February.
March:
- Frozen Food
- Cleaning Supplies
- Paper Products
- Winter Coats
- Sports Gear
- Luggage
- Boats
- Air Conditioners
- BarbecuesApril:
- Winter Apparel
- Cleaning Supplies
- Vacuum Cleaners
- Paint & Wallpaper
- Gardening Tools
- Rainwear
- Cookware
- TelevisionsMay:
- Televisions
- Winter Wear
- Patio Furniture (Older Models)
- Cookware
- Party Supplies
- Disposable Plates, Cups & Cutlery
- Mattresses
- Bedding & Towels
- Cleaning Supplies
- Vacuum Cleaners
- Bottled Water
- Salad Dressing
- Ice CreamJune:
- Summer Apparel & Accessories
- Television Sets
- Ice Cream
- Pianos
- Paper Plates & Cups
- Hotdogs
- Condiments
- Hotdog & Hamburger Buns
- Insect Repellent
- Sunscreen
- Ground Beef
- BarbequesJuly:
- Air Conditioners
- Craft Supplies
- Paper Plates & Cups
- Hotdogs
- Condiments
- Hotdog & Hamburger Buns
- Insect Repellent
- Sunscreen
- Ground Beef
- Pop & Bottled WaterAugust:
- Back To School Supplies
- Cereal
- Peanut Butter
- Jam/Jelly
- Juice Boxes
- Breakfast Bars
- Cookies
- Crackers
- Towels
- Bedding
- BBQ & Patio Equipment (clearance)
- Bathing Suits (clearance)
- Bottled WaterSeptember:
- Summer Apparel & Accessories (clearance)
- Gardening Supplies (clearance)
- Bicycles (clearance)
- Canned Goods
- Large Appliances (stoves, refridgerators, etc.)
- Yogurt
- CookiesOctober:
- Cars
- Fishing Equipment (clearance)
- Candy
- Baking Ingredients
- Dried Fruits
- Lawn Mowers (clearance)November:
- Winter Apparel & Accessories
- Blankets
- Heating Devices
- Turkey
- Canned Goods
- Boxed & Canned Broth
- Baking Ingredients
- Aluminum Foil & Plastic Wrap
- Spices
- Marshmallows
- Pie Crusts & Filling
- Candy & Chocolates (clearance items from Halloween)December:
- Toys
- Gift Baskets
- Snack Foods
- Canned Goods
- Cereal
- Frozen Pizzas
- Tools
- Ham
- Turkey
- Aluminum Foil & Plastic Wrap
- Cheese
- Electronics
- Dinner Rolls
- Cake Mix & Frosting
Do you only purchase items when they are on sale?
I have been tracking the cost of food for a good many years and have noticed a yearly sale cycle but have never taken the time to write it down. I now am and thanks to the heads up on this site I am getting better organized.
The one thing that I have noticed is that you don’t seem to have when beef will go on sale (other than hamberger). I have found that twice a year it is on sale. It has started this past week with roast at a very good price.
You will find beef in March & April at good prices at it is the time of the year that the caves are about to be born, and in the fall (sorry not sure what month) as the farmers don’t want to keep too many cows over the winter.
If you have a freezer it is a great time to stock pill as beef will keep for 1 year in a deep freezer, or 2 months in the refrigerator freezer.
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This list of yearly sales is wonderful – I never realized how many of the listed products were on sale during certain months.
Again, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all.
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