IN-STORE EVENTS CALENDAR

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For New Year’s Day, suggest that shoppers observe Apple Gifting Day to get 2023 off to a healthy start!

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Swiss Cheese Day. Run a promotion in the deli for this holey delicious favorite.

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International Mind-Body Wellness Day. Emphasize the connection between these two in an online seminar for shoppers and associates.

National Winter Skin Relief Day. Publish an e-newsletter article on lotions that can protect skin from harsh weather.

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National Apricot Day. Create recipes that keep this tasty tree fruit’s flavor front and center.

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National Houseplant Appreciation Day. Provide simple tips for how customers can keep their leafy companions healthy.

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National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day. Post signage in the produce section by the oranges to remind shoppers that they can use them as a beverage as well as a snack.

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National Quinoa Day. Enumerate the health benefits of this seed — not a grain — which can be used as a substitute for rice, potatoes or other starchy sides.

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National Hot Heads Chili Day. Hold a chili-eating contest at your store(s) to see how spicy the winner can stand this beloved Tex-Mex dish.

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National Spaghetti Day. Ask shoppers to share online their most inventive dishes featuring this always popular pasta.

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National Keto Day. Your retail dietitian can instruct curious shoppers on how to follow this trending eating regime.

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National Milk Day. Sounds like a good buy-one-get-onefree opportunity, National Curried Chicken Day. Develop a recipe that will make this dish a weeknight family dinner staple.

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National Gourmet Coffee Day. Encourage customers to trade up their brew to something a little more high-end. Get to Know Your Customers Day. Conduct a shopper survey to find out what you’re doing right, and what could use improvement.

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Three Kings Day

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National Tempura Day. Offer an instore tutorial on the best way to achieve that light, crispy batter.

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National GlutenFree Day. Make your shoppers aware of all the gluten-free options available across the store with signage and special displays. National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day. Direct shoppers to the in-store deli for this classic to go.

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National Cheese Lover’s Day. Present a cheese tasting to introduce customers to some more adventurous varieties.

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National BakersCrafters-Makers Day. Highlight all of the local homestyle offerings in your instore bakery.

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Chinese New Year. Solicit the help of local groups to help you celebrate the occasion respectfully and accurately.

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National Rhubarb Pie Day. They may not be able to make it like Great-Grandma, but customers can rediscover this oldtimey recipe with your help.

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National Peanut Butter Day. A classic PBJ would hit the spot right now.

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National Fish Taco Day. Advise customers to make Taco Night more interesting by swapping beef or chicken for fresh tilapia.

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Kansas Day. Highlight the food and beverage products created in the Sunflower State. National Croissant Day. What continental breakfast is complete without one? Eat Brussels Sprouts Day

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National Green Juice Day. Instruct health-conscious consumers on how to whip up their own betterfor-you concoctions using plenty of fresh produce.

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National Have Fun at Work Day. Who says you can’t enjoy your job? Inquire how your associates keep things entertaining while still getting stuff done.

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Data Privacy Day. Let shoppers know everything you’re doing to keep their information safe.