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AH Realty Trust, Previously Armada Hoffler, Announces New Lease with Abercrombie & Fitch at Town Center of Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AH Realty Trust (NYSE: AHRT), previously Armada Hoffler, today announced that global retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has signed a lease to open a new store at Town Center of Virginia Beach, further strengthening the retail mix at the region’s premier mixed-use destination. Abercrombie will occupy space on Main Street, immediately backfilling a vacancy created at the beginning of the year. The store is expected to open in Fall 2026, bringing th
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