We've Hit Peak Barbecue, and Steak Prices Are Partly to Blame
- Home grilling has dipped since '09 after two decades of growth
- Labor Day focus for retailers: `More pork and less beef'
If you’re planning to fire up your grill in the backyard on Labor Day weekend, spare a moment to consider that you’re partaking in a tradition in slow decline.
While two-thirds of U.S. households will likely barbecue outdoors over the next three days, according to market researcher Acosta Inc., other data show that, overall, al fresco home cooking is past its zenith, ending more than two decades of growth.