Kimco Realty Corp. announced that Valerie Richardson, Vice President of Real Estate for The Container Store Inc. and Chairman of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. Her term will begin immediately. With Ms. Richardson’s appointment, Kimco’s Board has expanded to include ten members. Ms. Richardson has over 35 years of experience in retail real estate, working for brands such as Ann Taylor, Barnes & Noble and most recently, The Container Store. Ms. Richardson was recently elected Chairman of the ICSC for the 2018-2019 term, after having served on that organization’s Board of Trustees since 2004.