Blackstone also released a new product this week. They launched a portable propane fire pit. I like how they made it so it collapses down and locks shut to make it easier to take with you.
American Outdoor Brands, the parent company of Grilla Grills, released their fiscal 2026 earnings. Their sales were down pretty significantly but a large chunk of that was from pull-ahead due to tariffs. They segment
Grilla as one of their high growth brands, and that segment fared much better for them in revenue and POS sales.
Another class action lawsuit has been filed in regards to metal wire brushes. This one is against Nexgrill, alleging that their recall came late and doesn't adequately compensate impacted parties. It will be interesting to see how these recalls and lawsuits change grill cleaning accessories going forward.
You'll notice that the sign-in on CookOut
News looks a little different this week. For those that previously had a login, just put in your email and hit "forgot password" to create a new password. For those that don't have a login, make sure to create a free one because it will give you access to the same type of content that was free before the system change.
Finally, Kingsford is celebrating America's 250th with new patriotic charcoal bag designs. They also rolled-out a new content series feature golf legend John
Daly. He spends some time hanging out around a grill and answers interview questions. He's an interesting guy, and is a great fit for this format.
