Kimco Launches Blog

Kimco Realty Corp. has joined in blogosphere at http://blog.kimcorealty.com.

The blog launch coincides with this month’s 20th anniversary of Kimco’s IPO. Kimco said its new blog is designed to appeal to tenants, retailers, investors, and Kimco’s associates looking for the company’s insight.

Writing on the blog will be:

• Dave Henry, president, vice chairman, and CEO
• Mike Pappagallo, COO and executive vice president
• Scott Onufrey, senior vice president and managing director, investment management
• Conor Flynn, president, Western Region
• Will Teichman, director, sustainability

The Kimco blog features guest posts and interviews with industry experts, including national retailers, mom-and-pop retailers, property managers, and others who are affecting change and driving marketplace innovation. Kimco’s blogging team will also be covering industry tradeshows, property events, and more to bring readers the full spectrum of sights and sounds they find. Some of the blog’s inaugural posts include:

• It's time to level the playing field between online and brick-and-mortar retailers. Dave Henry calls for an end to the unfair sales tax structure, and tells readers how they can support the Main Street Fairness Act.
• Kimco Realty’s IPO: 20 years later. Mike Pappagallo looks back at Kimco founder Milton Cooper’s decision to take his company public in 1991.
• 6 reasons why Hispanic grocers are poised to break out nationally. Conor Flynn breaks down the economic and social factors that are now converging to create tremendous opportunity for Hispanic grocers on a national level.
• What drives our sustainable real estate efforts. Will Teichman explains the how’s and why’s of Kimco’s corporate responsibility and sustainability program.

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