Davis square
Goodwill
Elm st. two floors filled with all manner of stuff.
Comicazi
407 highland ave., (http://comicazi.com/). well- stocked comic book shop, featuring a very friendly staff.
Artifaktori
(http://www.artifaktori.com/) artifaktori is a small boutique specializing in art, antiques and vintage clothing located at 22a college ave., davis square, somerville, ma.
Magpie
416 highland ave., (http://www.magpie-store.com). one of the nation's best stores devoted to handmade hipster crafts, unique gifts, independent designers, and local artists.
Davis Square also has a sewing machine parts store, a UPS Store for shipping, a large pharmacy, opticians, etc.
Elsewhere
The Assembly Square Mall
Once abandoned and run-down, this mall was completely reborn in 2006. it is now a shopping center featuring christmas tree shops, k-mart, bed bath & beyond, tj maxx & home goods, staples, a.c. moore, and a sports authority. negotiations with ikea have recently moved forward to bring them here in the coming years.
Sherman Market
In union square sells locally-grown produce, and locally-made items including honey and maple syrup.
Home Depot
Near the assembly square mall and sullivan square.
Cambridgeside Galleria
If you are interested in a real mall, you may want to visit the cambridgeside galleria in cambridge. it's a large mall anchored by macy's, best buy, borders, and sears. it can be reached by taking the bus/subway to lechmere station green line and walking a few blocks, or to kendall square red line where the mall runs a free shuttle every 20 min. or so. it's a 5 min. shuttle ride. a large garage also offers parking for $3.99 on weekends.