Quinn speaks of ‘bittersweet’ moment in long business career

The founder of the Superquinn group has described the decision to drop the brand name as a “bittersweet” moment in his long business career.

Feargal Quinn, who founded the family supermarket business more than a half-century ago, voiced regret yesterday at the removal of the popular, iconic brand from the stores.

The businessman turned politician also expressed sadness at the loss of 102 jobs at the group’s headquarters in Lucan as a result of the decision to change the name of the existing Superquinn stores to SuperValu.