These make great gift ideas too for birthdays and graduations. If possible, have boxes made with your store name emblazoned on their sides. Hot, spicy foods are very popular in tropical countries because the chiles make you sweat, a natural form of air conditioning. Have hot sauce tastings on hot, sultry summer days. Can You Go Contest with entrants vying for the Hot Mouth Award for the one who stands the greatest heat.
Prizes can be discount cards.
Summer events can include concerts, movies, and opera in the parks or at the beach. Boxes can range from snacks to sandwiches to full dinners from your prepared foods department. Make your store Picnic Central with an assisted summer shopping program. Have your customers call, fax, or e-mail their orders for fresh fish, meats, cheeses, drinks, etc. before a certain time on Friday. Have the order ready packed in styrofoam coolers Saturday morning.