A bright spot in the grill aisle at True Value

Denver -- Though many of the usual suspects were on-hand at the 2014 True Value Fall Reunion, more than one of the show floor's sizzling merchandise developments took place among the grills.



Relatively new to the hardware scene is Traeger Grills, a line of sleek wood pellet grills that now feature a Digital Pro Controller with dual meat probes, a removable grill shelf and EZ-Fold legs for added portability.



The grills can also double as convection ovens, opening the door to all kinds of possibilities that include hickory-smoked chocolate chip cookies.



Another relatively new face was iGrill Mini, a Bluetooth-enabled smart cooking thermometer used by home cooks and competitive grillers alike. 



iGrill connects to a smartphone app that notifies the user when the meat reaches the desired internal temperature. At a range of 150 feet, it allows greater flexibility to cooks than many competitors' products.



iGrill was also one of the first products to appear on the market that's compatible with HomeKit, Apple's up-and-coming smart home platform.