Based on customer feedback, the recognition highlights Blain’s Farm & Fleet’s focus on everyday service

Blain's Farm & Fleet earned a 4-star rating on USA TODAY’s America’s Best Stores 2026 list, based on direct customer feedback.

The list, developed in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, is based on a nationwide survey of more than 24,000 U.S. consumers, along with online reviews and publicly available data. Retailers are evaluated on in-store and online experiences, including customer service, product selection, and overall shopping satisfaction.

"This recognition reflects the experience our customers, or as we call them, "our neighbors”, have each time they shop with us, whether in-store or online," said Mark Hasting, President and CEO of Blain's Farm & Fleet. "It reinforces the focus our teams bring each day to deliver helpful service, quality products, and a dependable shopping experience."

"Hearing directly from our neighbors makes this especially meaningful," said Kim Treece, Chief Stores Officer at Blain's Farm & Fleet. "It speaks to how our store associates show up for them every day, bringing consistency, knowledge, and care to every interaction.”

This is the second USA TODAY honor for Blain's Farm & Fleet in 2026. The company was also named to the America’s Best Customer Service 2026 list, highlighting a consistent focus on service across both in-store and online experiences.

Together, these honors highlight Blain’s Farm & Fleet’s continued focus on delivering a consistent experience for customers in stores, online, and in the communities it serves.

About Blain’s Farm & Fleet

Founded in 1955, Blain’s Farm & Fleet is a specialty retailer with 45 locations throughout Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Michigan. They serve customers across the United States via their website and mobile app. This Modern General Store remains steadfast in its commitment to offering customers high-quality products, competitive prices, and reliable service—while empowering every customer to “Be an Original.” Visit www.farmandfleet.com or download the Blain’s Farm & Fleet mobile app.

In addition to high-quality products with the Blain’s Farm & Fleet brand name, they carry top-rated brands, including:

• Clothing: Ariat, Carhartt, Dickies, Under Armour, Columbia, Levi's, Wrangler, Kuhl, WorkNSport
• Footwear: Skechers, Puma, Keen, Ariat, Asics, New Balance, CAT, Carhartt, Hey Dude, Sorel, TimberlandPro, Crocs
• Tools & Hardware: DeWalt, Milwaukee, Stanley, Craftsman, Hobart
• Paint & Supplies: Benjamin Moore, Valspar, MinWax, Rustoleum, Graco, Purdy
• Automotive: Pennzoil, Valvoline, Mobil 1, Mystik, Fram, Prestone, Sea Foam, Meguiar’s
• Tire & Auto Repair Service: Michelin, Goodyear, Cooper
• Sporting Goods: Realtree, Scent Blocker, Yeti, Coleman, Rapala, Plano, St. Croix, Browning, Winchester
• Home & Housewares: KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Keurig, T-Fal, Lodge, Calphalon, Ty
• Pet Department: Purina, Blue Buffalo, Hill's Science Diet, Iams, Canidae, Taste of the Wild, Kong, Greenies, Diamond, Eukanuba
• Agriculture: King Kutter, Nutrena, Behrens, Guardian, Manna Pro, Ware, Weaver Leather, Agrimaster
• Lawn & Garden: Scotts, Miracle-Gro, RoundUp, Fiskars, Weber, Char-Broil, Estate
• Outdoor Power Equipment: Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet, Briggs & Stratton
• Electrical & Plumbing: Reliance, GE, Southwire, Whirlpool, Klein, Superior, JMF, BestAir

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