Kimco CEO Conor Flynn on the Continuing Evolution of the Open-Air Shopping Center

Kimco CEO Conor Flynn on the Continuing Evolution of the Open-Air Shopping Center

Author: Nareit June 18, 2025 Duration: 20:26
Conor Flynn, CEO of Kimco Realty (NYSE: KIM) and Nareit 2025 Chair, joined the 500th episode of the REIT Report to provide a close-up view of how a leading retail REIT is navigating today's complex market environment. Flynn highlighted the resiliency of both the consumer and tenant base in the open-air shopping center space, pointing out that there’s been 13 years of virtually no new supply. “That obviously is a big benefit and it's showcasing in the occupancy side because occupancies now are...

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