ANSA

About ANSA

A trade association serving Venezuela's retail sector.

Our history

Founded in 1966 — 58 years serving Venezuelan retail

Our mission

Represent, defend and strengthen Venezuela's supermarkets and self-service stores, promoting modern, sustainable and efficient practices across the chain.

Our vision

Be the national benchmark of retail commerce, driving formalization, innovation and the development of a competitive sector at the service of the consumer.

Values

Integrity
Cooperation
Excellence
Social commitment
Innovation

Team

Our leadership

Italo Atencio

President of ANSA

First Vice President of ALAS (Latin American Supermarkets Association) — term 2026-2028

Services

What we do

Market indicators

We publish the ANSA Basket, the sector's reference price index

ANSA Awards

We recognize excellence and innovation in Venezuelan retail

Training

Continuous training for sector professionals

Industry representation

Defending the sector's interests before public and private bodies

History

Historical milestones

1966

ANSA founded

1990

Nationwide expansion

2010

Launch of the ANSA Basket

2020

Digital transformation

2024

ANSA Awards — Retail X-Ray

2026

Italo Atencio elected VP of ALAS