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Kenneth Leonard

Kenneth Leonard, Principal, Leonard AssociatesPrincipal
Leonard Associates
Member of the Real Estate Council

Kenneth Leonard is the Principal of Leonard Associates. Mr. Leonard is a Consultant specializing in all matters relating to retailing and retail real estate. He has over 35 years of experience in serving as an executive of and advisor to department store companies, mall developers, national retailers, retail REITs, lenders, and institutional investors. Mr. Leonard has extensive experience as a senior executive of several Fortune 100 anchor tenants and big box retailers as well as leading shopping center REITs. He also serves as an Expert Witness in numerous high profile litigation matters throughout the country and regularly performs due diligence services for investors and buyers of retail related properties. Mr. Leonard's expertise includes economic and market valuation services, feasibility studies, and advisory services for retailers, investors, attorneys, REITs, and developers. (This is me - Update Profile)


Employment History
1988 - present Principal
Leonard Associates
1986 - 1988 VP - Real Estate
MONTGOMERY WARD ENTERPRISES INC
1984 - 1986 VP - Development
THE TAUBMAN COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
1982 - 1984 VP - Real Estate & Construction
COLE NATIONAL CORPORATION
1970 - 1982 VP - Development
Federated Department Stores, Inc.
1960 - 1970 Regional Director, Real Estate
WALGREEN CO.

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ARE ALL THE BANK ANALYSTS BLIND? | 05-07-2008
Analysis of: Sears Holdings price cut by Deutsche Bank | www.reuters.com
Author: Kenneth Leonard, Principal, Leonard Associates

While I realize that the Title is somewhat provocative and the Subject somewhat misleading, both are well deserved.   As my Commentary will show, those analysts who have been following SHLD and singing the praises of Eddie at every opportunity, are finally becoming disenchanted with his...

Some Very Creative Excuses For Lousy Management | 05-06-2008
Analysis of: Sears Braces For Spending Slump | online.wsj.com
Author: Kenneth Leonard, Principal, Leonard Associates

Eddie Lampert came up with about a half dozen excuses for lousy performance that in 40 years of listening to retailers use excuses about the weather, fashions, the weather, early or late holidays, the weather, and many other tired cliches, I had not heard before. While in this annual meeting he...

Was It The Recession Or Was It Bed, Bath & Beyond? | 05-05-2008
Analysis of: Linens 'n Things to Close Mag Mile Store, files Ch.11 | www.chicagorealestatedaily.com
Author: Kenneth Leonard, Principal, Leonard Associates

Another hedge fund-owned retailer bites the dust! As readers of GLG News know by now, this writer has a thing against retailers using deceptive PR practices to deflect blame from lousey management. This is not a recession related bankruptcy!  In an effort to provide a more realistic context...

IS THE SKY REALLY FALLING? | 05-01-2008
Analysis of: Spacing Out | retailtrafficmag.com
Author: Kenneth Leonard, Principal, Leonard Associates

I think this article is important because it spreads a false sense of what is really happening in the industry. While I realize that many reporters exaggerate their premise to make for more interesting reading, this article crosses the line. In my opinion it is irresponsible to dress up an old hag that...

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