Casual Living

Upper-end market continues to drive grill category
The grill category has had manufacturers and retailers scratching their heads over the last few years, wondering just how long and if the category will stay afloat. It seems the industry may have achieved a balancing act, and it's within the high-end market, complete with built-in barbecues and islands that don not only kitchen necessities but, thanks to technology, anything a consumer could po...

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