Glimcher To Present at 2009 NAREIT Institutional Investor Forum

COLUMBUS, OH— May 26, 2009 —Glimcher Realty Trust (NYSE: GRT), —

one of the country’s premier retail REITs, today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Michael P. Glimcher, will present an overview of the company’s operational and financial results followed by a question and answer period at the 2009 NAREIT Institutional Investor Forum on Thursday, June 4, 2009 beginning at 10:15 a.m., at The Waldorf =Astoria in New York City.  Mr. Glimcher’s live broadcast will be available on the Company’s website at www.glimcher.com.  There will be a replay available 24 hours after the presentation, which will remain on the website for thirty days.

The NAREIT Institutional Investor Forum is an annual event providing an opportunity for investors and real estate companies to come together to interact in both group discussions and one-on-one meetings.

About the Company

Glimcher Realty Trust, a real estate investment trust, is a recognized leader in the ownership, management, acquisition and development of malls, which includes enclosed regional malls and open-air lifestyle centers as well as community centers.

Glimcher Realty Trust’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “GRT.”  Glimcher Realty Trust’s Series F and Series G preferred shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols “GRT-F” and “GRT-G,” respectively.  Glimcher Realty Trust is a component of both the Russell 2000® Index, representing small cap stocks, and the Russell 3000® Index, representing the broader market.

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