Grupo Bennu

Grupo Bennu’s possibilities began in 1972, with one small store and countless ambitions.

THE REGIONAL FASHION GROUP

Founded in 1972. A family-run international franchise operator, Grupo Bennu grew out of a single store named “La Gran Familia”. For over 50 years, the group has been partner and creator of fashion experiences in the Central America, South America and the Caribbean Region.

Established

Total Members

Retail Stores

Countries

Brands

Offices

Distribution Centers

REGIONAL RETAIL LEADER OF THE FAST FASHION & DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY IN LATIN AMERICA

Founded in 1972, Grupo Bennu grew out of a single store named "La Gran Familia". Few years later, Grupo Bennu won its first international franchise. Later on, the company started on an expansion plan that has taken it across Central, South America & the Caribbean

Our BUSINESS in the Region

Over the years, Grupo Bennu has become a major player in the fashion industry, committed to building successful partnerships and allowing the brands to have regional presence

RETAIL

Grupo Bennu is the key partner for well renowned international brands, with regional know-how allowing our brands to establish a successful operation in 12 countries with more than 200 stores through franchise, joint ventures and wholesale business models. Retail is the core of our business with an e-commerce channel in all countries the group has presence.

Our Track Record!

How it all Began!

First Store La Gran Familia

Our Beginnings!

1972

Established Distribuition and Logistics center

Panama - Free Zone

1985/90

Official Distributor for Timberland

1995

Partnership with MANGO

2000

Franchise debut with ALDO, Mango and Helly Hansen

Panama

2005

New Market Entry Aruba

ALDO

2009

We arrived in Dominican Republic

First stand alone stores of ALDO, CH Carolina Herrera and Parfois.

2010

Continuing expansion in Panama

Second ALDO store in the country

2011

Opened new stores in Dominican Republic

ALDO, Desigual, Parfois, Mango in Agora Mall Sto Domingo

2012

New Partnership with Levis for the Caribbean

Directly operating stores in Curacao and Dominican Republic

2014

New Market Entry Trinidad and Tobago

Franchise debut with ALDO

2015

Continuing expansion in Dominican Republic and Aruba

INDITEX Group

2016

New Market entry Curacao and the group added a new brand to the portfolio - Kate Spade NY

ALDO Sambil Curaçao and ALDO Punda Sq

2017

New Market Entry

Costa Rica and opened the first ALDO store in Colombia.

2018

Partnership with AEROPOSTALE and signed franchise agreement with ALDO for Central America

2019

Partnership with Havaianas & MINISO GROUP

2021

Opened the first store in David, Chriqui

3th ALDO store in Panama.

2022

Regional Presence

+11 Countries

+200 Stores operating

+20 International Brands

+2000 team members

Aruba

Retail

Curacao

Retail

Costa Rica

Retail

Colombia

Retail

Guatemala

Retail

Honduras

Retail

El Salvador

Retail

Republica Dominicana

Retail / Wholesale

Panama

Retail / Wholesale

Trinidad & Tobago

Retail

Suriname

Retail

OUR MISSION

To provide an impeccable work environment for our team members.
Huge enthusiasm and motivation to develop brand strategies.
Personal commitment and involvement to guarantee the success of the brands we represent in the region.
Create impeccable shop experiences for our customers.