Good Morning! 

Traeger received board approval to implement a cost savings plan. While all the actions are still being determined, they will include a reduction in force. This is part of their strategy to deal with the high tariff environment that's increasing their costs.

Ooni is also feeling the heat from the tariffs. Despite being domiciled in the UK, the US is their biggest market. They will be raising prices starting on June 2nd. Ahead of the price increases though, they are running a Memorial Day sale.

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I was on The BBQ Central Show this week where I talked with host Greg Rempe about a variety of topics including non-stick griddles, my experience with a GMG pellet grill, and what's going on at Solo Stove. I was on after Steven Raichlen, so definitely give it a listen.

TIKI Brand has teamed up with The Home Depot on the Huddle smokeless fire pit. It has all the features from TIKI's other fire pits that I like, including easy cleaning and included accessories, but they managed to keep the price down at only $199.

Breeo is the leader for cooking accessories for their fire pits and recently released grill. They added to that this week with the release of a rotisserie. It has variable speed, can be battery powered, and there are various cooking accessories you can get to make it really versatile.

Finally, Miller Lite and Kingsford collaborated again this year on Beercoal. What they're doing differently this year is bringing the beer infused charcoal to retailers. It's a limited release, so grab some if you see it.

Have a Great Weekend!

Wes Wright

Founder and CEO

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