The Weekend Refuel
Published: Sat, 05/31/25
Updated: Sat, 05/31/25
Good Morning! There may be more tariffs on the way with the idea being floated of steel tariffs doubling from 25% to 50%. If that goes through it will…
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The Weekend Refuel
Published: Sat, 05/24/25
Updated: Sat, 05/24/25
Good Morning! Traeger received board approval to implement a cost savings plan. While all the actions are still being determined, they will include a…
The Weekend Refuel
Published: Sat, 05/17/25
Updated: Sat, 05/17/25
Good Morning! As we head into peak grilling season, Weber has followed Traeger’s lead and has raised prices on many of their grills. They have a more…
The Weekend Refuel
Published: Sat, 05/10/25
Updated: Sat, 05/10/25
Good Morning! It's official! Weber and Blackstone have completed their business combination. As planned, Roger Dahle is the CEO of the new merged…
The Weekend Refuel
Published: Sat, 05/03/25
Updated: Sat, 05/03/25
Good Morning! Traeger reported earnings this week for Q1. They had growth in grill revenue but continued to have trouble in accessories. Competition…
The Weekend Refuel
Published: Sat, 04/26/25
Updated: Sat, 04/26/25
Good Morning! The impacts of tariffs are starting to hit the grill industry in various ways. Likely due to cost increases, Traeger is the first major…
The Weekend Refuel
Published: Sat, 04/19/25
Updated: Sat, 04/19/25
Good Morning! Recteq is dedicated to innovating pellet grill technology. They even have a griddle that’s pellet fueled. They’ve continued pushing the…
The Weekend Refuel
Published: Sat, 04/12/25
Updated: Sat, 04/12/25
Good Morning! One of my favorite parts of going to the recent HPBE po was seeing grill brands that are starting to make their way to the US market. It…
The Weekend Refuel
Published: Sat, 04/05/25
Updated: Sat, 04/05/25
Good Morning! In the world of outdoor cooking, and everywhere else, the biggest story this week was the tariff announcement. We've heard how grill…
The Weekend Refuel
Published: Sat, 03/29/25
Updated: Sat, 03/29/25
Good Morning! The HPBE po kicked off this week offering an opportunity to see lots of new products and catch-up with the wonderful people in the live-…