Grupo Bennu’s possibilities began in 1972, with one small store and countless ambitions.
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.
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
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
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 Beginnings!
1972Panama - Free Zone
1985/901995
2000
Panama
2005ALDO
2009First stand alone stores of ALDO, CH Carolina Herrera and Parfois.
2010Second ALDO store in the country
2011ALDO, Desigual, Parfois, Mango in Agora Mall Sto Domingo
2012Directly operating stores in Curacao and Dominican Republic
2014Franchise debut with ALDO
2015INDITEX Group
2016ALDO Sambil Curaçao and ALDO Punda Sq
2017Costa Rica and opened the first ALDO store in Colombia.
20182019
2021
3th ALDO store in Panama.
2022Our Beginnings!
1972Panama - Free Zone
1985/90Planeta Sports, Porlamar - Margarita Island
19931995
2000
Multiplaza Mall, Panama City
2005ALDO
2009First stand alone stores of ALDO, CH Carolina Herrera and Parfois.
2010ALDO, Desigual, Parfois, Mango in Agora Mall Sto Domingo
2012Directly operating stores in Curacao, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Venezuela
2014INDITEX Group
2016Directly operating stores in Panama, Costa Rica and Aruba
20172019
Sept, 2019
2020
2021
Successfully opened the first Decathlon store in Multiplaza Mall, Panama City
September, 2023November,2023
December, 2023
April, 2024
May 2024
8th store in Aruba
June, 2024#2 Decathlon store
July, 2024Aruba
Colombia
Costa rica
Curacao
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Panamá
Peru
Puerto Rico
Republica Dominicana
Trinidad y Tobago
Venezuela