Blain’s Farm & Fleet of Standale Opened October 8th

October 9, 2020

JANESVILLE, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blain’s Farm & Fleet is proud to announce the opening of their Standale, MI store. Located in the Standale Shopping District next to Meijer at the corner of Wilson Ave and Lake Michigan Ave, the new 106,000 square-foot store marks the fifth Blain’s Farm & Fleet location in Michigan. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on October 7^th at the new location and included notable attendees, such as Chamber President Margie Lenau, Mayor Gary Carey, House Representative Mark Huizenga, State Senator Pete MacGregor, and Blain’s Farm and Fleet Owner and President Jane Blain Gilbertson.

During the event held at the new location Chamber President Margie Lenau, Mayor Gary Carey and Jane Blain Gilbertson all spoke to the attendees of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony who enjoyed listening to the speakers while wearing masks and remaining properly socially distanced outdoors. Gilbertson’s speech was particularly glowing regarding the partnership with local officials and next-door neighbor Meijer. “We have been so warmly welcomed into the community,” says Owner and President Jane Blain Gilbertson. “Mayor Gary Carey has been a fantastic partner in bringing business to Standale and we couldn’t have asked for a better neighbor then the good people at Meijer.”

Blain’s Farm and Fleet is a Modern General Store the contains a variety of products in many departments all under one roof including Lawn and Garden, Pet, Clothing and Footwear, Home basics, Food and Beverages, Automotive, Farming and Livestock, Toys and Sporting Goods, just to name a few. The building includes a state-of-the-art automotive center and a full drive-thru area which allows customers to pick up their purchase without leaving their vehicle by ordering with the Blain’s Farm and Fleet App or by visiting farmandfleet.com. In celebration of opening their new location, Blain’s Farm & Fleet is giving away a $5,000 dollar shopping spree. Customers can enter anytime between October 23^rd thru November 8^th and can see store for more details.

“We are thrilled to support our new neighbors in Standale,” says Blain’s Farm & Fleet Owner and President, Jane Blain Gilbertson. “We are proud to provide essential products and services to meet the needs of the local community.”

After 65 years of business, Blain’s Farm and Fleet has earned the reputation of choosing only the highest quality products and brands and offering them at Farm & Fleet prices. Blain’s Farm & Fleet currently has 43 locations throughout Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin with a wide variety of products that appeal to everyone. Here are examples of some of the products and brands you will find at a Blain’s Farm & Fleet:

Clothing: Carhartt, Wolverine, Dickies, Under Armour, Columbia, Levi’s, Lee

Footwear: Skechers, Keds, Reebok, Puma, Sorel, Keen, Asics, New Balance

Tools & Hardware: DeWalt, Milwaukee, Stanley, Craftsman

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-Lok, Yeti, Coleman, Rapala, Plano, Sun Dolphin

Home & Housewares: KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Keurig, T-Fal, Lodge, Dyson, Tide, Bounty

Pet Department: Purina, Blue Buffalo, Hills Science Diet, Iams, Canidae, Taste of the Wild, Kong, Greenies

Agriculture: King Kutter, Nutrena, Behrens, Guardian, Manna Pro, Ware, Weaver Leather

Lawn & Garden: Scotts, Miracle-Gro, RoundUp, Fiskars, Weber, Char-Broil

Outdoor Power Equipment: Troy-Bilt, Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, Briggs & Stratton

Blain’s Farm & Fleet is a Janesville, WI-based, family-owned retailer with strong family values, born and raised in America’s heartland since 1955. Blain’s Farm & Fleet has 43 locations throughout Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin with great brands and a wide variety of products that appeal to everyone. Visit farmandfleet.com for more information.