Blackstone

Blackstone Market Overview

I need to verify whether Blackstone (the griddle brand) is publicly traded before writing this overview.The proposed SPAC merger under ticker "BLKS" was planned for 2022 but I need to confirm whether it actually completed and Blackstone is currently publicly traded.The SPAC merger was terminated in August 2022, meaning Blackstone never went public and remains privately held. Per the instructions, I'll omit any ticker. Blackstone's offline retail performance surged during the first half of 2026, with Grips Intelligence data showing in-store revenue grew 72.2% across the tracked period from January 1 to June 30, 2026, spanning four channels including Lowe's, Amazon, Ace Hardware, and Home Depot. According to Grips Intelligence, Lowe's dominated distribution with a commanding 48.0% revenue share, followed by Amazon at 23.3%, while Ace Hardware and Home Depot accounted for 16.2% and 12.4% respectively. Momentum accelerated most recently in the April–June quarter, when revenue climbed 19.9% versus the prior month and the average selling price rose to $79.70, a 10.2% monthly increase. Across the full period, the average product price averaged $73.96 and trended upward by 17.1% overall, signaling a clear shift toward premium positioning. These figures underscore both strong top-line expansion and pricing power concentrated within a Lowe's-led retail footprint.