Rewriting the Future of Retail Real Estate with Ross Cooper, President & CIO, Kimco

The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss

Mindset. Teachability. Mentorship. Culture. These concepts may seem like secondary business principles, but featured guest Ross Cooper tells host Aaron Strauss he believes they are Kimco Realty’s edge in becoming North America’s largest publicly traded owner and operator of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed used assets - and key reasons both the company and its people have successfully weathered multiple market downturns and the recent global crisis.
Learn how Kimco executives embraced the lessons of the Great Recession, adjusted their portfolio and purpose in preparation for the next downturn, and ultimately put the company in a strong enough position to not only survive the pandemic, but be able to assist those retailers who found themselves struggling.
Other topics include evaluating the volatility of a post-pandemic retail real estate market; what to expect for the near future of the real estate acquisition market; how Kimco’s redevelopment capabilities will further diversify its existing properties; the importance of collaboration, communication, mentorship, and trusted teamwork in driving Kimco’s efforts forward, Ross’ advice to those looking to enter the owner-investor world, and so much more.

Enjoy the show? Have a guest in mind? Email us at [email protected] to let us know your feedback and who you want to hear on the next episode.
Connect with Aaron and the A.Y. Strauss team:

• Our website (www.AYStrauss.com)
• Aaron's website bio page (Aaron's bio page)
• Aaron's LinkedIn account (LinkedIn)
• Our Twitter account (@AYStrauss)