About us
A vision built for success.
Gallerie Commerciali Bennet was established in the 1990s, when the Bennet Group,
having consolidated its position in the hypermarket sector, further expanded its offering
by creating a commercial destination able to bring together shopping opportunities,
leisure and social interaction in one place.
This marked the development of a new format, combining shops, services and entertainment within a single space and under one shared organisation.
Since then, Gallerie Commerciali Bennet has followed a path of strong expansion, enhancing the value of its real estate portfolio and diversifying through the acquisition of new assets in strategic locations.
This marked the development of a new format, combining shops, services and entertainment within a single space and under one shared organisation.
Since then, Gallerie Commerciali Bennet has followed a path of strong expansion, enhancing the value of its real estate portfolio and diversifying through the acquisition of new assets in strategic locations.
35+
years of success
Scale and expertise in retail real estate
m2 G.F.A.
950.000
m2 G.L.A.
845.000
Commercial Units
1.475
Properties
80
Employees
122
Revenue
€112 Mln
Gallerie Commerciali Bennet’s current real estate portfolio comprises 80 properties, diversified by type and intended use.
Of these, 57 properties include shopping centres, proximity malls and retail parks, while the remaining 23 are other commercial properties, such as hypermarkets, superstores, discount stores and medium-format non-food retail units.
The business plan forecasts €112 million in revenues for 2026 from lease and rental income, generated by more than 1.475 owned leased property units, covering a total area of over 845.000 sqm of GLA and 950.000 sqm of GFA.
Of these, 57 properties include shopping centres, proximity malls and retail parks, while the remaining 23 are other commercial properties, such as hypermarkets, superstores, discount stores and medium-format non-food retail units.
The business plan forecasts €112 million in revenues for 2026 from lease and rental income, generated by more than 1.475 owned leased property units, covering a total area of over 845.000 sqm of GLA and 950.000 sqm of GFA.
Our History
Thirty years of growth
From the first shopping gallery in Lombardy to a portfolio of 80 assets across Northern Italy: the growth story of Gallerie Commerciali Bennet, a leading company in retail real estate.
1990s
The founding
The first shopping galleries open in Lombardy and Piedmont
Gallerie Commerciali Bennet was founded with the aim of developing shopping galleries to serve affiliate Bennet S.p.A. The format was innovative for its time: bringing together a hypermarket, shopping and socialising in a single space. By the end of the 1990s, over 25 galleries had already been built across Piedmont and Lombardy.
Foundation of the company — development of shopping galleries
Lombardy and Piedmont — initial expansion regions
25+ shopping galleries by 1999
A unique format in the Italian retail landscape
2000s
The expansion
New regions, new formats, new standards.
The 2000s saw the opening of new shopping centres in previously unexplored regions, alongside the consolidation of the existing territorial presence. A phase of growth and expansion that brought GCB to over 50 assets by the end of the decade.
Entry into Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Veneto and Emilia-Romagna regions
New openings in already established territories
Portfolio growth to over 50 retail assets
2010s
The strengthening
New centres in established regions. The Reimagining of Spaces
The 2010s marked a phase of consolidation and capillary expansion: GCB strengthened its presence in regions where it already operated through the opening of new shopping centres. At the same time, the company launched an initial program to renovate its galleries for improved functionality and energy efficiency. Gallerie Bennet completed a series of strategic downsizing of its food sections, leading to the creation of new medium-sized non-food stores with high commercial potential. Each asset is reimagined to respond to changes in the retail market.
Strengthening of presence in already consolidated regions
Systematic program for the redesign of spaces
Reduction in food retail space, new medium-sized non-food stores
Launch of the "Green Energy" project
2020s
The valorisation
Reimagined spaces. Renewed assets.
From 2020, GCB intensified its portfolio enhancement strategy, completing the transition begun in the previous decade. The company focuses on completing the conversion of food spaces into new medium-sized non-food retail areas, responding to changing consumer behaviors and enhancing the commercial appeal of each center. At the same time, GCB invests in energy efficiency by installing solar panels and energy-efficient lighting systems. Each asset is being redesigned to adapt to changing consumer behaviors and support the competitiveness of tenants.
Completion of the space renovation project
Energy efficiency
Optimization of operational management
Enhancement and optimization of existing assets
2025-26
The new phase
A new identity: a full-service real estate company.
The year 2025 marks a structural turning point: GCB launches a profound corporate reorganisation, becoming the owner of the entirety of Bennet S.p.A.'s real estate portfolio. From 2025, Gallerie Commerciali Bennet strategically positions itself in the market as a full-spectrum real estate company, no longer exclusively tied to its subsidiary. The expansion continues with the acquisition of two shopping galleries in Parma and Molinetto (BS), and in 2026 diversifies further with the purchase of a free standing property of 36,000 sq m in Milan Viale Corsica — the first operation outside the pure retail perimeter, and a clear signal of a broader and more ambitious real estate vision.
Structural corporate reorganisation
Acquisition of 2 galleries: Eurosia (Parma) and Molinetto (BS)
Purchase of a 36,000 sq m retail property in Milan Corsica
New positioning in the real estate market
Today
The portfolio
A recognised leader in Italian retail real estate.
After thirty years of steady growth, Gallerie Commerciali Bennet is today one of Italy's leading industrial investors in retail real estate. A portfolio of 80 assets diversified by type and positioning, a deeply rooted presence in Northern Italy, and operational expertise covering every phase of the lifecycle of a commercial property.
80 properties in portfolio, diversified by type
1,475 commercial units let
845,000 sq m of total GLA
Owner-operator model with 6 in-house areas of expertise
"An asset is only as valuable as the relationships that bring it to life. That's why we invest in people before we invest in properties."