It's no secret that the food stores are constantly pushing promotions for their goods. You can take advantage of these and save a lot of money by taking advantage of these promotions, so it's a good thing to get up to speed on when the major promotional seasons are.
Buying in bulk costs you more at the time because of the larger upfront costs, but you will save money over the long term. Keep this in mind when you are buying in bulk, as it can seem daunting.
March Offers
March is usually the month when the grocery stores offer steep cuts on many of their frozen food lines. Stock up with frozen meals, frozen meat etc for the months ahead.
June Offers
In the United States June is the national dairy month, so many of the leading grocery stores will run promotions and big discounts on dairy products such as yoghurts and cheese.
June / July Offers
As summer comes round you'll find that the stores will start offering big savings on fizzy drinks and soda drinks. These promotions can be very rewarding, especially if it is a hot summer and your family is going through a lot of beverages to stay cool. There will also be discounts on alcoholic drinks, which can really save you a lot of cash. Barbeque products will also be cut in price as the stores try to move stock and prepare for the autumn months.
December Promotions
The stores know that this is the peak buying season of the year when families will buy enough food for their celebrations. But don't think too short term! There are so many deep discounts at this time of year that if you can buy in bulk you can stock up on enough to last you for months.
