Good Morning! 

There was big news this week that could shake up the retail landscape. Do It Best has entered into an agreement to purchase True Value. It's not a straightforward acquisition though because True Value has entered Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceedings to get the sale done. The combined company should be bigger in store count that co-op hardware competitor Ace Hardware.

I was on The BBQ Central Show this week talking about the merger and why it's important, amongst other topics. Jess Pryles on was on the show before me, and she's always entertaining. Definitely give the show a listen.

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There were quite a few new product releases this week, so if you read this newsletter for the new gear, you're in luck.

Pitts & Spitts released their much anticipated built-in pellet grill. It's one of the best built-in pellet grill options on the market. It has their usual exceptional build quality, but they've also coupled it with some innovation, like a touchscreen controller.

Solo Stove used to sell a grill that they discontinued, but this week they launched a new grill product. It's a frame that you can set a Bonfire fire pit into, coupled with a charcoal basket and a grill top. It's made to be height adjustable and portable.

Blaze has partnered with Urban Bonfire to release a line of outdoor kitchen islands. Urban Bonfire designs and manufactures some really nice kitchens, and this line is no exception. Each island configuration includes a Blaze Premium LTE+ gas grill.

Finally, M Grills released two new built-in charcoal grills, so you can get more flavor in an outdoor kitchen. They are built with thick stainless steel and have some nice features for heat control. There's a hand crank to adjust the fire height, while top and bottom dampers are adjustable to control airflow.

Thanks for Reading!

Wes Wright

Founder and CEO

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