Labor Day weekend is about to deliver some of the strongest grill markdowns of the year. Many shoppers heading out that weekend are far more focused on groceries and essentials than outdoor cooking equipment, even as grills get cleared off retail floors at steep discounts. Few shoppers have a grill on their list, which means the ones who do are walking into favorable buying conditions.
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