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American Cheese Month German-American Heritage Month Italian-American Heritage Month National Chili Month
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National Pumpkin Spice Day National Homemade Cookies Day
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National Fried Scallops Day. Direct customers to the seafood section for the main ingredient in this tasty dish.
Sukkot. During this seven-day harvest festival, which starts today, observant Jews welcome friends and family to dine in a temporary dwelling called a sukkah.
Global Cat Day. Remind shoppers that they can find the perfect present for their favorite felines in your pet care aisle.
National Motherin-Law Day. If your spouse’s mom is your preferred shopping companion, bring her along for a free bouquet from the floral department.
National Speak Up for Service Day. Turn the spotlight on your associates’ volunteer efforts, and tell customers where they can sign up to do their part.
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National Boyfriend Day. Those shopping with their main man qualify for a discount.
National Cake Decorating Day. Display the most gorgeously adorned creations of your talented staff.
Women in Military Service for America Memorial Anniversary
National Food Day. What better place to celebrate healthy, affordable comestibles than at a supermarket?
Halloween National Caramel Apple Day
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National Eat Fruit at Work Day. Set out grab-and-go items for those headed to the office.
National Sausage Pizza Day. Highlight your store-made pizzas with this sought-after topping.
National No Beard Day. Those wishing to change their look can head to the personal care aisle for razors and shaving cream.
Sourest Day. This counterpart occasion to Sweetest Day seems made for trying the tartest candies available.
National Pumpkin Seed Day. This protein powerhouse snack deserves to be celebrated every day.
National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day. Tout your in-store dining area as the perfect place for this shared meal.
National Kentucky Day. Now is when we celebrate all of the great food and beverages from the Bluegrass State, starting with that iconic Derby Day drink, the mint julep.
National Mincemeat Day. Spark a revival of this one-time perennial pie filling.
National Noodle Day. This culinary staple is popular in Eastern and Western cuisines alike.
National Yorkshire Pudding Day. Most of us Yanks are familiar with this dish as a popover.
Get to Know Your Customers Day. Use this quarterly occasion to run online profiles of some of your most loyal shoppers.
National American Beer Day. Time to raise a cold one — as long as it was brewed in the U.S.A.
National ChocolateCovered Pretzel Day. Go on and indulge in this sweetand-salty treat.
National Dessert Day
National Witch Hazel Day. Educate beauty shoppers on the beneficial effects of this venerable skin treatment.
National Breadstick Day
International Pierogi Day
National Sweetest Day. Direct shoppers to the candy and card aisles to purchase items for those who mean the most to them.
National Nut Day
National Oatmeal Day. The food equivalent of warm hug is actually great any time of day – and, of course, it can be eaten cold, too.
