Founded in 1958 by Milton Cooper and headquartered in Jericho, New York, Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE: KIM) is a leading publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, operation and development of open-air shopping centers. The company’s portfolio, concentrated on neighborhood and community centers anchored by grocery stores, encompasses approximately 400 properties across the United States, with selective holdings in Canada and Mexico.
Kimco’s core business activities include acquiring, repositioning and managing retail real estate assets that serve as daily-need destinations for consumers. By focusing on grocery-anchored centers, the firm cultivates stable, high-frequency traffic that supports a diversified tenant base ranging from national retailers and restaurant chains to regional service providers and local entrepreneurs. The in-house property management and leasing teams work to optimize occupancy, rental income and tenant mix across the portfolio.
Since its initial public offering in 1991, Kimco has executed a strategic program of portfolio optimization through asset dispositions, targeted acquisitions and capital recycling. The company leverages its development expertise to undertake redevelopment projects, infill developments and mixed-use conversions, adapting to evolving consumer preferences and retail trends. Kimco’s investment strategy emphasizes market selectivity and risk mitigation, with a focus on high-barrier-to-entry trade areas.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Conor Flynn, who joined the firm in 2015 and assumed the CEO role in 2022, Kimco continues to advance its environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks. The firm has implemented energy-efficiency programs, green building certifications and community-engagement initiatives to enhance sustainability and tenant satisfaction. Kimco’s management team remains committed to disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for shareholders across its North American footprint.