Summer holiday weekends trigger strategic markdown cycles across traditional supermarket departments nationwide. Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the warm weather season, prompting aggressive retail inventory clearances. Grocers slash prices on popular grilling items and seasonal produce to clear backroom storage space. Knowing which products typically drop in price helps you time your shopping trips strategically. Anticipating these holiday markdowns maximizes your household purchasing power. I will examine six grocery items that drop in price near Labor Day.