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Best Pet supply store 2020 – Dave’s Soda & Pet City
Dave’s Soda & Pet City Best Pet supply store Dave Ratner started out selling pet food from the trunk of his car. Agawam store manager Miranda Treat says she’s never worked at a place like Dave ’s. “It’s a tight knit community here ,” she says, and she...
Best Picture framing 2020 – Hope & Feathers Framing and Printing
Hope & Feathers Framing and Printing Best Picture framing Located on Main Street in Amherst, Hope & Feathers has been offering framing and printing services since 2010. The shop is filled with creative innovations from its workers, who are all experienced...
Best Place for fair trade products 2020 – Ten Thousand Villages
Ten Thousand Villages Best Place for fair trade products In the Valley, fair trad practices are important to many people. Ten Thousand Villages doesn’t just support Fair Trade, it’s their whole purpose. Started in 1946 by a Mennonite woman who was struck by the...
Best Place for gift baskets 2020 – Atkins Farms Country Market
Atkins Farms Country Market Best Place for gift baskets When you visit Atkins Farms it’s hard to imagine it as a little farm stand by the side of the road. But that’s how it all began back in 1962. Marketing Manager Jen Adams says that ’s one of the reasons for...
Best Place for used CDs/records/DVDs 2020 – Turn It Up!
Turn It Up! Best Place for used CDs/records/DVDs If you’re an audiophile who can’t get enough of classic music from years past and you’re always looking for a hidden gem, Turn it Up! will scratch that itch. Owner and founder Patrick Pezzati has been offering...
Best Vape or smokeless tobacco shop 2020 – The Enthusiast
The Enthusiast Best Vape or smokeless tobacco shop A premium smoke and vape shop in Greenfield, The Enthusiast is all about creating relationships with its customers. “We look at the purchase as the beginning point in a long relationship,” says Alex Abrams, the...
Best Antique shop 2020 – The Trading Post
The Trading Post Best Antique shop Shopping for antiques is like going on a treasure hunt at the Trading Post. Owned by Aaron and Louise McGrath, The Trading Post has been in business for 43 years. Louise’s father, Lawrence Pratt, founded the antique shop based on his...
Best Consignment shop 2020 – Urban Exchange
Urban Exchange Best Consignment shop Urban Exchange Northampton carries high end fashions for women at a fraction of original retail prices. Our boutique environment with color schemes and specialty racks allows you to shop in a relaxed yet chic atmosphere. We pride...
Best Florist 2020 – Forget Me Not Florist
Forget Me Not Florist Best Florist With lush bridal bouquets, unique floral designs and arrangements, and a bountiful bloom of creativity, Forget Me Not Florist is one of the best places for flowers in the Pioneer Valley. There you can find flower arrangements that...
Best Garden center/nursery 2020 – Hadley Garden Center
Hadley Garden Center Best Garden center/nursery In January of 2020 Tom and Janine Giles sold the Hadley Garden Center to Gardener’s Supply. Gardener’s Supply Company is a 100% employee-owned, B-Corp with garden centers in Vermont & New Hampshire. 2nd Place...
Best Hydroponics store 2020 – New England Hydroponics
New England Hydroponics Best Hydroponics store New England Hydroponics was begun as an online retailer in 2002. The Southampton brick and mortar store opened in 2007, and its owners claim their success comes from striving to help growers of all experience levels...
Best Independent bookstore 2020 – The Montague Bookmill
The Montague Bookmill Best Independent bookstore Thousands of carefully selected, gently used books in a wonderful old mill. And a waterfall! 2nd Place Odyssey Bookshop 3rd Place Raven Used Books
Best Local appliance store 2020 – Manny’s TV & Appliances
Manny’s TV & Appliances Best Local appliance store Manny’s Appliances is a family owned company based in Western Massachusetts. Since 1977, Manny’s has served customers in Western Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut, with low prices on...
Best Local computer store 2020 – Yes Computers
Yes Computers Best Local computer store If you want a new computer but don’t want to go to a big box giant, Yes Computers gives you an alternative without scrimping on the merchandise and knowledge. They offer a line of Apple products that will satisfy your electronic...
Best Local furniture store 2020 – Fly By Night
Fly By Night Best Local furniture store Fly By Night has furniture to suit any style or need. What began as a futon store has grown into a local mecca for people looking to spruce up their homes with new dining sets, mattresses, a sofa, or home office desk. Fly By...
Best Local mattress store 2020 – Yankee Mattress Factory
Yankee Mattress Factory Best Local mattress store Yankee Mattress has placed first in the Valley Advocate’s Best of the Valley editions for the past decade. Nick Noblit, owner of Yankee Mattress, says with locations in Greenfield, Northampton, and Springfield, the...
Best Adult novelty store 2020 – Oh My Sensuality Shop
Oh My Sensuality Shop Best Adult novelty store Oh My Sensuality Shop has been selling sex toys and sensuality items in Northampton for more than 15 years and have been voted the best for eight. Carol Gessell founded Oh My with her daughter Beth Meyers. Gessell said...E-Edition
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