IN-STORE EVENTS CALENDAR

Banana Pudding Lovers Month Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month National Diabetes Month National Fun With Fondue Month National Native American Heritage Month National Peanut Butter Lovers Month National Pepper Month

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Daylight Saving Time ends. Now we fall back once more to Standard Time.

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National Pupusa Day. Provide a recipe for this national dish of El Salvador — tortillas stuffed with meat, cheese or refried beans.

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National Peanut Butter Fudge Day. Ask customers for their sure-fire recipes to make this indulgent treat.

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Marie Curie’s Birthday (1867). Honor this trailblazing scientist’s dual heritage by spotlighting dishes from Poland and France, her birthplace and adopted homeland.

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World Diabetes Day. Make shoppers aware all of the resources — foods, health-and-wellness items, pharmacy consultations — available at your store(s) for people living with this condition.

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National Gingerbread Cookie Day. Now’s the time to start baking these seasonal staples.

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Extra Mile Day. Salute all of your associates who go above and beyond every day for customers and co-workers alike.

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Day of the Dead. Observe this Mexican holiday introduced to many Americans in the beloved film “Coco.”

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International Stout Day. Sláinte!

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Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day. May we suggest kimchi?

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National Louisiana Day. Promote the distinctive cuisines of the Pelican State.

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Sesame Street Day. In honor of this children’s television stalwart, showcase all products boasting its familiar characters.

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National Clean Out Your Fridge Day. Depending on how big a job it is, cleaning products may be in order – and remind shoppers to replace the baking soda. National Indiana Day. Put foods and beverages from the Hoosier State front and center. National Hiking Day. Call out trail mixes, jerky and other handy snacks for a day enjoying nature.

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Love Your Freckles Day. Encourage shoppers to protect their skin, regardless of these usually harmless spots from sun exposure.

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National Cashew Day. These tasty nuts are low in sugar and high in fiber, heartheathy fats and plant protein, so a handful serves as a nutritious anytime snack.

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Thanksgiving. Remember to have all of the holiday essentials on hand for last-minute shopping runs.

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Roast Dinner Day. Tell customers to think of it as practice for the big feast later this month.

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Veterans Day. Pay tribute to all of those who have served our country in the armed forces, especially in times of war.

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Mickey Mouse’s Birthday (1928). It’s also Minnie’s birthday, so pay homage to the ultimate Disney power couple.

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Flossing Day. Point shoppers to the oral care aisle for an informative display featuring this necessity for strong teeth and gums.

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National Chinese Takeout Day. Direct shoppers to the delicious Asianinspired selections among your prepared foods.

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National Happy Hour Day. Offer online instructions for cocktails to mark the occasion in style.

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National Adoption Day. Profile your associates and customers who have embarked on this rewarding journey, both as parents and children.

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National Cake Day. Your in-store bakery is the appropriate setting for these perennially popular baked goods.

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Advent Begins. Make sure that you’re well stocked with calendars. Red Planet Day. Perhaps the perfect time to highlight Mars products?

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Throw Out Your Leftovers Day. Anything that’s rotting needs to go.

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National Mason Jar Day. Find out from shoppers their preferred uses for these time-honored containers.