This is an amazing resource to have. It tells you each month the types of things that most stores put on sale. Using this guide you can save money on big purchases and plan out your year.
Here is the general guide for Canada/US:
January
Diet foods and beverages
Weight-loss products
Cold and flu medicine (watch the expiry dates)
Holiday clearance
Cold weather clothing
Organizing supplies
Linens
Houses (This is because the weather typically deters people from house hunting making sellers a bit frantic)
Cameras
Bicycles
Hot foods and beverages
Smoking cessation products
February
Jewelry
Home Theater Systems
Valentine’s Day Items (After Valentine’s day everything is on clearance)
Chocolates and candy
Digital Cameras
Motorcycles
Fragrances
Snacks
Furniture
Air Conditioners
Video games
March
Frozen food
cleaning supplies
Paper products
Winter coats
Sports gear
luggage
Boats
Air conditioners
Barbeques
April
Winter Apparel
Cleaning Supplies
Vacuum Cleaners
Paint and wallpaper
Gardening Tools
Rain Gear
Cookware
Televisions
May
Television sales continue into may
The last of winter wear
Old models of patio furniture (to make room for the current year)
Cookware
Party Supplies
Disposable plates, cups and cutlery
Mattresses
Bedding and Towels
Cleaning Supplies
Vacuum cleaners sales also continue
Bottled water
Salad dressing
Ice cream
June
Hot dogs
Ground beef
Condiments
Bathing Suits
Sandals
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Tools
Gym memberships
Patio furniture
Ice cream
Cookware
July
Sun Block
Pop and bottled water
Ground beef
Insect repellent
Hot dogs
Condiments
Swimwear
Craft supplies
Fans
August
School supplies
School lunch items
Linens
Swimwear
Laptops
Backpacks
Cereal
September
Summer Apparel and Accessories
Snack foods
Bed linens, towels and bath supplies
Large appliances
Plants
Lawn care items
Barbeques
Patio sets
October
Toys and games
Cars
Jeans
Thanksgiving food items
Lawn mowers
Air conditioners
Nuts
November
Wedding dresses
Clothes
Halloween merchandise
TV’s
Candles
Cookware
DVD’s
December
Toys
Turkey
Foil and plastic wrap
Baking ingredients
Electronics
Tools
GPS Navigators
Cookware
Vehicles
Champagne
Christmas items
I hope this helps you to plan and save money!
Many blessings,
Lady Black