Centro Sicilia

What Centro Sicilia does

Centro Sicilia is a single-level regional shopping center located in Misterbianco, near Catania in eastern Sicily, Italy, operated by Felix S.r.l. — an Italian private limited liability company whose registered office is in Milan. With a total commercial surface of 95,600 square meters, the mall is the largest commercial facility in Sicily and houses approximately 140 retail tenants organized into 4 themed malls, a Piazza dei Sapori food court exceeding 2,000 square meters, and a Conad Superstore hypermarket anchor. The tenant mix includes first-to-Sicily brands (Apple Store, Iperceramica, Pittarello), first-to-Catania brands (Tommy Hilfiger, Sephora), and international flagships (Zara, H&M, Primark, Harmont & Blaine, La Feltrinelli), supported by entertainment (UCI Cinemas) and food-and-beverage outlets including McDonald's.

The center monetizes primarily through recurring rental income from its ~140 retail tenants, supplemented by ancillary revenue from a closed-loop gift card (My Special Gift Card, €5–€500, 12-month validity), a free loyalty program (My Special Card), and an in-mall commerce program (My Special Commerce) that converts purchase receipts into redeemable points. The technology layer is intentionally lightweight — a WordPress-based public website, Google reCAPTCHA, Facebook/Instagram/YouTube social channels, WhatsApp customer service, and TicketTailor event booking — with no disclosed AI, data-platform, or advanced personalization capabilities.

Customer acquisition is event-driven and community-led: a calendar of celebrity meet & greets, the Cartoon Village children's program, cultural exhibitions, parenting workshops, and health screenings (in partnership with ASP Catania and Croce Rossa Italiana) drives footfall. Operational infrastructure includes an InfoPoint customer service desk, the NavigaShopping in-mall wayfinding service, and an hourly FCE shuttle bus from Metro Nesima station. The operating company employs 15 staff, consistent with a lean management entity overseeing a mature, stabilized asset rather than a high-growth operator.

Name

Centro Sicilia

Legal name

Felix S.r.l.

Website

https://centrosiciliashopping.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shopping Center

NAICS

All Other General Merchandise Retailers (455219), Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters (455211)

SIC

Retail-Department Stores (5311), Retail-Retail Stores, Nec (5990)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Department Store–Anchored Multi-Category Retail (Store-in-Store) (CRAGAFAH)

Keywords

• Shopping center operations
• Retail mall management
• Commercial real estate leasing
• Consumer loyalty programs
• Retail property services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Rental Income: Centro Sicilia generates primary revenue from renting commercial space to approximately 140 retail tenants across 4 themed malls and a food court.
2. Gift Card Program: My Special Gift Card is sold as a prepaid card (€5 to €500) valid for 12 months, generating float income and driving captive spending within the center.
3. Loyalty Program Revenue: My Special Card loyalty program converts shopping receipts into points redeemable for products and discounts, driving customer retention and increased basket size.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Centro Sicilia operates a 95,600 square meter shopping mall in Misterbianco, near Catania, Sicily, comprising approximately 140 retail stores organized into four themed malls, a 2,000+ square meter food court (Piazza dei Sapori), and a hypermarket (Conad Superstore). The center generates revenue primarily by leasing commercial space to retailers and operates consumer-facing programs including the My Special Card loyalty scheme, the My Special Gift Card prepaid card (loadable from €5 to €500, valid 12 months), and the My Special Commerce rewards e-commerce platform. Supporting amenities include an in-mall InfoPoint customer service desk, a NavigaShopping store navigation service, and a dedicated FCE shuttle bus connecting the site to the Metro Nesima station.

Product overview

Centro Sicilia is a single-level shopping center complex in Sicily, Italy, covering 95,600 square meters with approximately 140 stores organized into 4 themed malls, a Piazza dei Sapori food court, and a hypermarket. The center's service ecosystem comprises the core shopping venue supplemented by loyalty and rewards programs (My Special Card, My Special Gift Card, My Special Commerce), customer service infrastructure (InfoPoint, NavigaShopping), and transportation services (FCE bus connection to metro). The loyalty program enables point accumulation, promotional coupons, and special offers, while the gift card provides a prepaid payment option for shoppers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MySpecialCard: Free loyalty card program of Centro Sicilia that allows participation in prize competitions, access to discounts, advantages, and store promotions.
• My Special Gift Card
• My Special Commerce

Products and services

• Centro Sicilia Shopping Center The core retail destination: a 95,600 square meter single-level shopping center in Misterbianco (Catania) housing approximately 140 stores across four themed malls, a Piazza dei Sapori food court, a Conad Superstore hypermarket, and a UCI Cinemas multiplex, operated by Felix S.r.l. for Sicilian consumers seeking fashion, groceries, dining, and entertainment in one location.
• My Special Card Free loyalty program for Centro Sicilia shoppers that converts purchase receipts into points loaded onto the card, redeemable for discounts, exclusive offers, partner-store promotions, and prize competitions through the myspecialcard.centrosiciliashopping.it portal.
• My Special Gift Card Prepaid bearer gift card accepted at all Centro Sicilia stores, loadable from €5.00 to €500.00 with no purchase tax and 12-month validity, sold at the in-mall InfoPoint for gifting and captive spending.
• My Special Commerce E-commerce rewards platform for My Special Card holders that converts shopping receipts into loyalty points redeemable for quality products at discounted prices through in-mall kiosks and the myspecialcard.centrosiciliashopping.it portal.
• FCE Bus Service to Centro Sicilia Hourly shuttle bus service connecting Metro Nesima station to Centro Sicilia, Monday-Saturday 6:55-19:55 (Sundays and holidays excluded), priced at €1 per ticket; validated tickets are exchangeable for a free return ticket at the in-mall InfoPoint.

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FCE (Ferrovia Circumetnea)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHourly bus service connecting Metro Nesima station to Centro Sicilia. Ticket costs €1 with free return ticket at Infopoint. Service operates Monday-Saturday (no Sundays/holidays).
• ASP CataniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal health authority partnership for SALUTE È DONNA health screening event offering free mammograms, HPV tests, and colon-rectal screenings.
• Croce Rossa ItalianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian Red Cross partnership for health screening event providing first aid support and volunteer assistance.
• ChiccominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBaby products brand partnering for parenting workshops and car safety training events at the center.
• Fiocchi di RisominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBaby food brand co-sponsoring parenting events and workshops.
• BoppyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBaby nursing and care products brand co-sponsoring parenting events.
• ChiccominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar safety expert partnership for child car seat training course teaching correct selection, installation and use.
• La FeltrinellicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBookstore anchor for author events, book signings, and music album releases at the center.
• Protection Trade S.r.l.minorOthersData protection officer (DPO) appointed by Felix S.r.l. for GDPR compliance. Located at Via Giorgio Morandi, 22 – 04022 ITRI (LT).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1debmmG36Al7M80iSyo1BA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CentroSicilia
• Instagraminstagram.com/centrosiciliashop/?hl=it
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centro-sicilia

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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