December Sales Cycles

December Seasonal Sales Cycles - the following information is a compiled list that takes the following factors into consideration: Traditional Sales/Deals, Occasions, National Monthly Promotions, as well as Produce in season for the month of December.

Occasions to be aware of:

• Chanukah
• Winter begins
• Christmas
• New Year’s Eve
• Kwanzaa

Fruits & Vegetables that are in Season for the Month of December:

• New- Means the item just came into season
• Peak - at it's
  best Price and Availability
• Waning- means it's availability is declining- it's going out of season

Sales & Deals you can Normally Expect in December:

• Baking Season in full swing- sales on baking items, baking chips, chocolate chips, fruitcake, candied fruits, nuts, cake mixes, all baking supplies, flour, sugar, marshmallow creme, muffin mixes, pie fillings

• Holiday Foods- all the fixin's such as turkeys, pumpkin, stuffing mix, potato mixes, side dish mixes, butter, gravy, breads, rolls, frozen pies, cranberry sauce, fresh cranberries, canned goods, cocoa, coffee, tea, party & deli platters, cold cuts, ham, broth, cream soups, egg nog

• Holiday Supplies- wrapping paper, cards, ribbons, bows, tape

• Paper Items- party supplies,
  paper plates, napkins

• Thanksgiving items are generally on clearance- decor, special food items, etc