If you’re planning a backyard barbecue, Mississippi is a good place to stock up on supplies. Three barbecue supplies stores in the state rank among the nation’s top 100, according to a recent study.
The July 7 report by MarketBeat, a financial media company, found the best “independent grill shops, BBQ suppliers, hearth stores, butcher-style specialists and local retailers” across the country.
“Public companies have a huge stake in how Americans spend on food, grills, groceries, and outdoor entertaining, but the culture itself is still deeply local,” Matt Paulson, MarketBeat founder, said in the report. “Independent stores, butcher shops, sauce makers, and BBQ specialists are often the places that keep the personality alive.”…