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Terry Montesi interviews Conor Flynn about the evolution of retail real estate and the strategic direction of Kimco Realty.

In this episode of Leaning In, host Terry Montesi sits down with Conor Flynn, CEO of Kimco Realty, for an in-depth discussion about the evolution of retail real estate, the future of mixed-use development, and the trends shaping consumer behavior. Conor shares lessons from his two decades at Kimco, detailing the company’s strategic shift toward grocery-anchored shopping centers, its multifamily expansion efforts, and the advantages of scale in today’s REIT landscape. The conversation also explores how technology, capital markets, and macroeconomic uncertainty are influencing decisions across the retail and development sectors. They discuss: • Lessons learned from a career built within Kimco Realty • How grocery-anchored centers became the foundation of Kimco’s portfolio • The company’s multifamily strategy and use of joint venture partnerships • Navigating today’s capital markets and managing risk amid uncertainty • Emerging retail trends, from off-price and grocery to health and wellness • How technology and consumer behavior will shape the next generation of shopping centers Links: Trademark Property Terry on LinkedIn Kimco Realty Conor on LinkedIn Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro…

People in this episode

Host: Terry Montesi

Guest: Conor Flynn

Topics covered

• retail real estate
• mixed-use development
• consumer behavior
• grocery-anchored shopping centers
• multifamily expansion
• capital markets
• macroeconomic uncertainty

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kimco Realty, Trademark Property

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