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Brand of the Year 2026: United States

A proposed choice in each of 100 consumer categories in the United States. The 2026 year is still in progress.

Editorial review preview · proposed selections

2026 review edition

One brand in each category

Find the proposed brand for a specific consumer category below. Each entry gives the editorial reason for considering that brand. The comparison shows how the proposed name changes across the three annual editions.

These are GCEIP editorial proposals, not completed award decisions or consumer buying recommendations. Read the selection methodology for the criteria and approval process.

United States · consumer brands

Explore the 100 categories

  1. 01

    Breakfast cereal: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Cheerios

    Why this brandCheerios enters this review for its long-running everyday breakfast identity.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Cheerios
    2025 Kellogg's
    2024 Cheerios
  2. 02

    Packaged bread: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Nature's Own

    Why this brandNature's Own enters this review for its wide range of packaged loaves.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Nature's Own
    2025 Dave's Killer Bread
    2024 Wonder Bread
  3. 03

    Dairy and milk: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Chobani

    Why this brandChobani enters this review for its expansion beyond yogurt into dairy drinks.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Chobani
    2025 Fairlife
    2024 Horizon Organic
  4. 04

    Yogurt: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Chobani

    Why this brandChobani enters this review for its breadth across yogurt formats.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Chobani
    2025 Oikos
    2024 Chobani
  5. 05

    Chocolate: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Hershey's

    Why this brandHershey's enters this review for its broad chocolate portfolio.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Hershey's
    2025 Lindt
    2024 Hershey's
  6. 06

    Ice cream: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Tillamook

    Why this brandTillamook enters this review for its dairy-led ice cream range.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Tillamook
    2025 Häagen-Dazs
    2024 Ben & Jerry's
  7. 07

    Salty snacks: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Cheetos

    Why this brandCheetos enters this review for its distinctive cheese snacks.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Cheetos
    2025 Doritos
    2024 Lay's
  8. 08

    Cookies and biscuits: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Oreo

    Why this brandOreo enters this review for its range of Oreo formats.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Oreo
    2025 Chips Ahoy!
    2024 Oreo
  9. 09

    Frozen meals: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Amy's Kitchen

    Why this brandAmy's Kitchen enters this review for its vegetarian and organic meals.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Amy's Kitchen
    2025 Trader Joe's
    2024 Stouffer's
  10. 10

    Pasta and sauces: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Barilla

    Why this brandBarilla enters this review for its pasta and sauce portfolio.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Barilla
    2025 Rao's Homemade
    2024 Barilla
  11. 11

    Coffee at home: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Starbucks

    Why this brandStarbucks enters this review for its at-home beans and pods.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Starbucks
    2025 Peet's Coffee
    2024 Folgers
  12. 12

    Tea: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Twinings

    Why this brandTwinings enters this review for its distinctive tea blends.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Twinings
    2025 Celestial Seasonings
    2024 Lipton
  13. 13

    Bottled water: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Liquid Death

    Why this brandLiquid Death enters this review for its unusually recognizable canned-water brand.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Liquid Death
    2025 Smartwater
    2024 Dasani
  14. 14

    Soft drinks: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Coca-Cola

    Why this brandCoca-Cola enters this review for its broad soft-drink recognition.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Coca-Cola
    2025 Dr Pepper
    2024 Coca-Cola
  15. 15

    Energy drinks: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Celsius

    Why this brandCelsius enters this review for its fitness-oriented energy range.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Celsius
    2025 Monster
    2024 Red Bull
  16. 16

    Juice and fruit drinks: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Ocean Spray

    Why this brandOcean Spray enters this review for its cranberry-led drinks range.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Ocean Spray
    2025 Simply
    2024 Tropicana
  17. 17

    Fast-food burgers: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Five Guys

    Why this brandFive Guys enters this review for its customizable burger format.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Five Guys
    2025 Wendy's
    2024 McDonald's
  18. 18

    Fast-casual dining: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Sweetgreen

    Why this brandSweetgreen enters this review for its salad-and-bowl menu.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Sweetgreen
    2025 Cava
    2024 Chipotle
  19. 19

    Pizza chains: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Domino's

    Why this brandDomino's enters this review for its ordering and delivery experience.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Domino's
    2025 Pizza Hut
    2024 Domino's
  20. 20

    Coffee shops: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Dutch Bros

    Why this brandDutch Bros enters this review for its drive-through drink menu.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Dutch Bros
    2025 Dunkin'
    2024 Starbucks
  21. 21

    Chicken restaurant chains: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Raising Cane's

    Why this brandRaising Cane's enters this review for its focused chicken-finger menu.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Raising Cane's
    2025 Popeyes
    2024 Chick-fil-A
  22. 22

    Grocery supermarkets: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    H-E-B

    Why this brandH-E-B enters this review for its Texas-centered grocery offer.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 H-E-B
    2025 Publix
    2024 Kroger
  23. 23

    Warehouse clubs: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Costco

    Why this brandCostco enters this review for its distinctive private-label assortment.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Costco
    2025 Sam's Club
    2024 Costco
  24. 24

    Convenience stores: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Sheetz

    Why this brandSheetz enters this review for its made-to-order convenience model.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Sheetz
    2025 Wawa
    2024 7-Eleven
  25. 25

    Online marketplaces: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Amazon

    Why this brandAmazon enters this review for its breadth of shopping categories.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Amazon
    2025 Walmart
    2024 Amazon
  26. 26

    Beauty retail: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Sephora

    Why this brandSephora enters this review for its in-store product discovery.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Sephora
    2025 Ulta Beauty
    2024 Sephora
  27. 27

    Department stores: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Kohl's

    Why this brandKohl's enters this review for its broad apparel and home selection.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Kohl's
    2025 Nordstrom
    2024 Macy's
  28. 28

    Discount retail: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Dollar General

    Why this brandDollar General enters this review for its neighborhood discount format.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Dollar General
    2025 Target
    2024 Walmart
  29. 29

    Athletic apparel: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Adidas

    Why this brandAdidas enters this review for its sport-and-streetwear mix.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Adidas
    2025 Lululemon
    2024 Nike
  30. 30

    Everyday apparel: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Old Navy

    Why this brandOld Navy enters this review for its family-focused basics.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Old Navy
    2025 Uniqlo
    2024 Levi's
  31. 31

    Outdoor clothing: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Columbia

    Why this brandColumbia enters this review for its broad outdoor apparel assortment.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Columbia
    2025 The North Face
    2024 Patagonia
  32. 32

    Luxury fashion: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Prada

    Why this brandPrada enters this review for its design-led luxury collection.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Prada
    2025 Gucci
    2024 Louis Vuitton
  33. 33

    Footwear: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Crocs

    Why this brandCrocs enters this review for its recognizable casual clogs.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Crocs
    2025 New Balance
    2024 Skechers
  34. 34

    Eyewear retail: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Warby Parker

    Why this brandWarby Parker enters this review for its frames and eye-exam offer.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Warby Parker
    2025 LensCrafters
    2024 Warby Parker
  35. 35

    Jewelry: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Cartier

    Why this brandCartier enters this review for its recognizable jewelry design.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Cartier
    2025 Pandora
    2024 Tiffany & Co.
  36. 36

    Watches: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Casio

    Why this brandCasio enters this review for its accessible digital and analog range.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Casio
    2025 Apple Watch
    2024 Rolex
  37. 37

    Skin care: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Cetaphil

    Why this brandCetaphil enters this review for its gentle skin-care identity.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Cetaphil
    2025 La Roche-Posay
    2024 CeraVe
  38. 38

    Color cosmetics: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Why this brande.l.f. Cosmetics enters this review for its low-price makeup assortment.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 e.l.f. Cosmetics
    2025 Rare Beauty
    2024 Maybelline
  39. 39

    Hair care: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    SheaMoisture

    Why this brandSheaMoisture enters this review for its textured-hair product range.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 SheaMoisture
    2025 Olaplex
    2024 Pantene
  40. 40

    Fragrance: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Sol de Janeiro

    Why this brandSol de Janeiro enters this review for its recognizable body-mist range.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Sol de Janeiro
    2025 Bath & Body Works
    2024 Dior
  41. 41

    Oral care: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Sensodyne

    Why this brandSensodyne enters this review for its sensitivity-focused products.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Sensodyne
    2025 Crest
    2024 Colgate
  42. 42

    Deodorant: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Native

    Why this brandNative enters this review for its aluminum-free deodorant range.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Native
    2025 Old Spice
    2024 Dove
  43. 43

    Men's grooming: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Braun

    Why this brandBraun enters this review for its electric shaving devices.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Braun
    2025 Harry's
    2024 Gillette
  44. 44

    Laundry detergent: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Tide

    Why this brandTide enters this review for its detergent formats for different routines.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Tide
    2025 Persil
    2024 Tide
  45. 45

    Household cleaning: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Mrs. Meyer's

    Why this brandMrs. Meyer's enters this review for its scented home-cleaning line.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Mrs. Meyer's
    2025 Lysol
    2024 Clorox
  46. 46

    Paper products: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Cottonelle

    Why this brandCottonelle enters this review for its bath-tissue range.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Cottonelle
    2025 Charmin
    2024 Bounty
  47. 47

    Baby diapers: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Honest

    Why this brandHonest enters this review for its baby-care and diaper mix.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Honest
    2025 Huggies
    2024 Pampers
  48. 48

    Baby food: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Once Upon a Farm

    Why this brandOnce Upon a Farm enters this review for its refrigerated children's food range.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Once Upon a Farm
    2025 Earth's Best
    2024 Gerber
  49. 49

    Pet food: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Royal Canin

    Why this brandRoyal Canin enters this review for its breed and life-stage formulas.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Royal Canin
    2025 Hill's Science Diet
    2024 Purina
  50. 50

    Pet retail: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Petco

    Why this brandPetco enters this review for its retail and veterinary offer.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Petco
    2025 Chewy
    2024 PetSmart
  51. 51

    Passenger cars: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Subaru

    Why this brandSubaru enters this review for its all-wheel-drive-focused lineup.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Subaru
    2025 Honda
    2024 Toyota
  52. 52

    Electric cars: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Rivian

    Why this brandRivian enters this review for its electric truck and SUV identity.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Rivian
    2025 Hyundai
    2024 Tesla
  53. 53

    Pickup trucks: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Ram

    Why this brandRam enters this review for its pickup-focused model range.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Ram
    2025 Chevrolet
    2024 Ford
  54. 54

    Motorcycles: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Indian Motorcycle

    Why this brandIndian Motorcycle enters this review for its heritage cruiser range.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Indian Motorcycle
    2025 Honda
    2024 Harley-Davidson
  55. 55

    Automotive tires: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Continental

    Why this brandContinental enters this review for its passenger-car tire range.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Continental
    2025 Goodyear
    2024 Michelin
  56. 56

    Car rental: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Avis

    Why this brandAvis enters this review for its rental and loyalty offer.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Avis
    2025 Hertz
    2024 Enterprise
  57. 57

    Ride-hailing: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Uber

    Why this brandUber enters this review for its mix of ride options.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Uber
    2025 Lyft
    2024 Uber
  58. 58

    Fuel stations: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Costco Gasoline

    Why this brandCostco Gasoline enters this review for its member-priced fuel offer.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Costco Gasoline
    2025 Chevron
    2024 Shell
  59. 59

    Public EV charging: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    ChargePoint

    Why this brandChargePoint enters this review for its charging-app and station network.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 ChargePoint
    2025 Electrify America
    2024 Tesla Supercharger
  60. 60

    Airlines: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    United Airlines

    Why this brandUnited Airlines enters this review for its broad route network.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 United Airlines
    2025 Southwest Airlines
    2024 Delta Air Lines
  61. 61

    Hotels: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Hyatt

    Why this brandHyatt enters this review for its distinct hotel brands.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Hyatt
    2025 Hilton
    2024 Marriott
  62. 62

    Vacation rentals: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Airbnb

    Why this brandAirbnb enters this review for its range of stay types.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Airbnb
    2025 Vrbo
    2024 Airbnb
  63. 63

    Online travel booking: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Priceline

    Why this brandPriceline enters this review for its travel deals and booking tools.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Priceline
    2025 Expedia
    2024 Booking.com
  64. 64

    Cruise holidays: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Norwegian Cruise Line

    Why this brandNorwegian Cruise Line enters this review for its flexible dining-led cruises.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Norwegian Cruise Line
    2025 Carnival Cruise Line
    2024 Royal Caribbean
  65. 65

    Retail banking: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Capital One

    Why this brandCapital One enters this review for its digital banking and card mix.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Capital One
    2025 Bank of America
    2024 Chase
  66. 66

    Credit cards: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Capital One Venture

    Why this brandCapital One Venture enters this review for its consumer travel-rewards offer.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Capital One Venture
    2025 Chase Sapphire
    2024 American Express
  67. 67

    Digital banking: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Ally Bank

    Why this brandAlly Bank enters this review for its established online bank.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Ally Bank
    2025 SoFi
    2024 Chime
  68. 68

    Home insurance: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Amica

    Why this brandAmica enters this review for its homeowner-policy service identity.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Amica
    2025 USAA
    2024 State Farm
  69. 69

    Auto insurance: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    State Farm

    Why this brandState Farm enters this review for its agent-led auto-insurance offer.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 State Farm
    2025 Progressive
    2024 GEICO
  70. 70

    Personal investing: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Vanguard

    Why this brandVanguard enters this review for its low-cost fund identity.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Vanguard
    2025 Charles Schwab
    2024 Fidelity
  71. 71

    Consumer payments: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Cash App

    Why this brandCash App enters this review for its payment and money tools.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Cash App
    2025 Venmo
    2024 PayPal
  72. 72

    Smartphones: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Google Pixel

    Why this brandGoogle Pixel enters this review for its camera and software experience.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Google Pixel
    2025 Samsung Galaxy
    2024 Apple iPhone
  73. 73

    Personal computers: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Lenovo

    Why this brandLenovo enters this review for its laptop and desktop selection.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Lenovo
    2025 Dell
    2024 Apple Mac
  74. 74

    Tablets: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Amazon Fire

    Why this brandAmazon Fire enters this review for its accessible media tablets.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Amazon Fire
    2025 Samsung Galaxy Tab
    2024 Apple iPad
  75. 75

    Personal audio: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Apple AirPods

    Why this brandApple AirPods enters this review for its wireless-earbud ecosystem.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Apple AirPods
    2025 Sony
    2024 Bose
  76. 76

    Smartwatches: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Samsung Galaxy Watch

    Why this brandSamsung Galaxy Watch enters this review for its Android smartwatch range.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Samsung Galaxy Watch
    2025 Garmin
    2024 Apple Watch
  77. 77

    Smart home devices: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Ring

    Why this brandRing enters this review for its connected-home security devices.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Ring
    2025 Google Nest
    2024 Amazon Echo
  78. 78

    Consumer AI assistants: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Claude

    Why this brandClaude enters this review for its writing and analysis interface.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Claude
    2025 Google Gemini
    2024 ChatGPT
  79. 79

    Personal productivity software: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Notion

    Why this brandNotion enters this review for its flexible notes and workspace tools.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Notion
    2025 Google Workspace
    2024 Microsoft 365
  80. 80

    Consumer cybersecurity: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    1Password

    Why this brand1Password enters this review for its password-management focus.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 1Password
    2025 Bitdefender
    2024 Norton
  81. 81

    Social video platforms: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    YouTube

    Why this brandYouTube enters this review for its mix of short and long video.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 YouTube
    2025 TikTok
    2024 YouTube
  82. 82

    Messaging apps: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Signal

    Why this brandSignal enters this review for its privacy-focused messaging tools.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Signal
    2025 iMessage
    2024 WhatsApp
  83. 83

    Video streaming: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Hulu

    Why this brandHulu enters this review for its television-focused streaming offer.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Hulu
    2025 Disney+
    2024 Netflix
  84. 84

    Music streaming: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Spotify

    Why this brandSpotify enters this review for its music and podcast interface.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Spotify
    2025 Apple Music
    2024 Spotify
  85. 85

    Gaming consoles: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Xbox

    Why this brandXbox enters this review for its console and subscription ecosystem.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Xbox
    2025 Nintendo Switch
    2024 PlayStation
  86. 86

    Video games: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Roblox

    Why this brandRoblox enters this review for its user-created game experiences.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Roblox
    2025 Fortnite
    2024 Minecraft
  87. 87

    Movie theaters: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Alamo Drafthouse

    Why this brandAlamo Drafthouse enters this review for its film-and-dining format.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Alamo Drafthouse
    2025 Regal Cinemas
    2024 AMC Theatres
  88. 88

    News subscriptions: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    The Washington Post

    Why this brandThe Washington Post enters this review for its national news coverage.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 The Washington Post
    2025 The Wall Street Journal
    2024 The New York Times
  89. 89

    Sports streaming: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    YouTube TV

    Why this brandYouTube TV enters this review for its live-TV sports access.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 YouTube TV
    2025 Fubo
    2024 ESPN+
  90. 90

    Telecom mobile service: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    AT&T

    Why this brandAT&T enters this review for its wireless and bundled services.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 AT&T
    2025 T-Mobile
    2024 Verizon
  91. 91

    Home internet: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Google Fiber

    Why this brandGoogle Fiber enters this review for its fiber-internet identity.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Google Fiber
    2025 Spectrum
    2024 Xfinity
  92. 92

    Pharmacy retail: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Costco Pharmacy

    Why this brandCostco Pharmacy enters this review for its member-oriented pharmacy service.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Costco Pharmacy
    2025 Walgreens
    2024 CVS Pharmacy
  93. 93

    Over-the-counter pain relief: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Aleve

    Why this brandAleve enters this review for its naproxen product line.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Aleve
    2025 Advil
    2024 Tylenol
  94. 94

    Vitamins and supplements: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    OLLY

    Why this brandOLLY enters this review for its gummy-led supplement range.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 OLLY
    2025 Garden of Life
    2024 Nature Made
  95. 95

    Telehealth: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Hims & Hers

    Why this brandHims & Hers enters this review for its direct-to-consumer care platform.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Hims & Hers
    2025 Amazon One Medical
    2024 Teladoc Health
  96. 96

    Fitness clubs: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Life Time

    Why this brandLife Time enters this review for its full-service fitness clubs.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Life Time
    2025 YMCA
    2024 Planet Fitness
  97. 97

    Home fitness: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Tonal

    Why this brandTonal enters this review for its compact strength-training system.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Tonal
    2025 BowFlex
    2024 Peloton
  98. 98

    Home improvement retail: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Ace Hardware

    Why this brandAce Hardware enters this review for its neighborhood hardware stores.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Ace Hardware
    2025 Lowe's
    2024 The Home Depot
  99. 99

    Furniture and home stores: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    Williams-Sonoma

    Why this brandWilliams-Sonoma enters this review for its kitchen and home assortment.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 Williams-Sonoma
    2025 Wayfair
    2024 IKEA
  100. 100

    Home appliances: proposed Brand of the Year 2026

    GE Appliances

    Why this brandGE Appliances enters this review for its broad kitchen and laundry range.

    Compare 2024–2026
    2026 GE Appliances
    2025 LG
    2024 Whirlpool

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