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  • Are you getting your share of early season grill sales
    By Donna Myers, 6/1/2009
    The Wall Street Journal Report, heard daily on CBS radio, announced in mid-May that retailers are reporting early season barbecue grill sales are considerably ahead of May 2008. These retailers indicated peak sales usually occur in June and July. They attributed strong earlier sales to consumers foregoing major purchases such as automobiles or expensive vacations, but feeling the pent up need f... More

  • Grill protection for decks offers add-on for retailers
    06/01/2009
     The common denominator between popular-priced gas barbecue grills and high-end solid stainless models is the worry over what damage stains, drips and grease can do to a deck, dock, porch, patio or pool-surround. DiversiTech has introduced The Gas Grill Splatter Mat to give the customer real low-cost relief from a high-ticket potential problem. More
  • Team Grill sponsoring dealer Webinar
    05/26/2009
     On Wednesday, May 27 at 2 p.m. EDT, Team Grill will officially introduce its programs for retailers and distributors. Connect online (or via phone) to find out how to become one of the first dealers to carry the Team Grill product line in 2009. More
  • More home cooking benefits grill retailers
    By Donna Myers - 05/01/2009
     Some 80% of consumers planned to cook at home more this year to help manage their food budgets, according to Allrecipes’ 2008 Annual Food Trend Forecast. What a great opportunity this is for barbecue equipment retailers. Your products offer consumers many benefits for their at-home cooking, including greater versatility, terrific flavor even for less expensive foods, convenient meal prepa... More
  • Mr. Bar-B-Q introducing Collegiate Licensed Grill Mats

    04/26/2009
     Mr. Bar-B-Q is launching its line of Collegiate Licensed Grill Mats. With most major institutions represented, grill owners are now able to protect their deck and patio while showing school pride. These universal mats fit most grills and prevent food, spills and grease from soaking into decks and patios.  More
  • Innovative products heat up HPBExpo
    04/01/2009
     The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo brought the latest grill, patio furniture, accessories and hearth innovations to Reno, Nev., last month. Most of the vendors asked described the March 19-21 show as good while extreme descriptions ranged from fantastic to steady to slow. A number of exhibitors were new to the show while many returning vendors used it as an opportunity to make product extens... More
  • R.H. Peterson awards top distributors at HPB Expo
    04/01/2009
     R.H. Peterson celebrated its 60th anniversary by sponsoring an awards dinner with a 1960s theme during the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo in Reno, Nev. The band Yesterday brought Beatles music back to entertain guests at the Grand Sierra Hotel. Not to revert to the past, R.H. Peterson executive Leslie Bortz shared his perspective on today’s challenging economic times. More
  • Keep the customer service culture under control
    By Donna Myers - 04/01/2009
     In today’s business environment, it’s more important than ever to make customer-focused selling a top priority. Outstanding customer service has long been a hallmark of specialty retailers and given a competitive advantage so this vision may be ingrained in your thinking, but have you clearly communicated the importance to your entire staff? Your best customers are repeat customers... More
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