Legacy Place in Dedham is about to naturally expand its retail and dining horizon. Scheduled to introduce a suite of five new businesses throughout 2025, the open-air shopping hub stakes its claim as a lifestyle destination in the Greater Boston area. Among the incoming establishments are the fashion retailer Aritzia, anticipated to open late this summer in the former Gap house. It marks the brand's third Massachusetts footprint, as confirmed in January, and follows sibling locations at Burlington Mall and the Prudential Center, according to Herald News.
Joining Aritzia is the pilates-inspired fitness studio [solidcore], poised to begin operations by early May. This addition will fill a vacancy nestled between the J. Crew store and PNC Bank location. Legacy Place conveyed the news on Instagram, highlighting that [solidcore] already boasts seven other Massachusetts outlets. "We’re thrilled to welcome this incredibly exciting lineup of new businesses to Legacy Place," said Alana Stein, Director, Asset Strategy & Experience, in a statement gathered by Boston 25 News. Stein projected a zestful vision for the destination, embracing outlets ranging from fitness to fresh food venues.
Another unique arrival is Brave Daughters, a bespoke permanent jewelry retailer setting to open late this summer. This new store, the brand's third, will offer customers a personal connection to sustainability-focused keepsake jewelry pieces. Meanwhile, taste buds can anticipate the fall introductions of Anna's Taqueria, presenting over 25 years of authentic Mexican flavors, alongside Mecha Noodle Bar, known for its Asian comfort food anchored in family recipes—including pho and ramen. The latter takes up the former Menya Jiro slot, as Mecha now prepares to bolster its presence in the Greater Boston market with this new venturing outlet.
The growth of Legacy Place underlines an effort to offer something beyond just shopping—a venue where customers can actively enjoy diverse experiences. "These additions further our commitment to being a vibrant destination where guests can spend their day enjoying everything we have to offer," Stein told Boston 25 News. With nearing 80 shops to navigate, Legacy Place is decisively setting itself to become a cornerstone for both locals and visitors in search of a blend of retail, culinary, and wellness activities.
