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	RTÉ Business: New Superquinn owners aim to expand
		Superquinn has been taken over by a consortium of Irish investors in a €450m deal.
		Senator Quinn said it was his strong wish that Superquinn remained independent of multinationals and was controlled in Ireland.
		Superquinn's new owners hope to use their financial muscle to expand the company.
	www.rte.ie /business/2005/0110/superquinn.html (534 words)

	Welcome to the official website of Rowan Gibson
		Superquinn has also introduced high tech innovations like self-scan shopping, digital shelf labels, mobile checkout technology and multifunctional kiosks that link customers to their bank, to Superclub (the store’s loyalty program), as well as to wine recommendations and interactive recipe planners.
		Superquinn’s company mission is “To be a world class team renowned for excellence in fresh food and customer service.” Everybody in the company feels like a member of that “world class team”, which creates a culture where people take pride in their daily work.
		Superquinn’s employees may already know several hundred customers by sight, but this technique helps them to remember their names, too, which goes a long toward establishing a personal and friendly rapport.
	www.rethinkinggroup.com /rowan/InspirationSuperquinn.htm (6261 words)

	Leader - Feargal Quinn
		Superquinn's most celebrated features are its lowest-tech innovations -- from professionally staffed child-care centers to complimentary umbrellas at the door.
		Superquinn inspires such intense devotion that many customers say that they drive out of their way -- and past several of its bigger competitors -- to shop there.
		Superquinn's fresh produce, butchers, and fishmongers are mixed in with futuristic flat-screen displays, digital shelf labels, and kiosks that link customers to their bank, to their SuperClub account, as well as to wine recommendations and interactive recipe planners.
	www.fastcompany.com /online/52/quinn.html (2382 words)

	Welcome to FreshPlaza
		Superquinn is to increase its number of stores by at least 50 per cent over the next three years.
		Superquinn’s owners are planning to invest €100 million in the business between now and 2010 to fund the expansion.
		Key factors in store selection by Superquinn are the catchment population, access and parking, the size of the available space, the number of competitors in the area, the age of the centre, and the sales that an existing store will lose if another one opens.
	www.freshplaza.com /2007/0129/re_ie_superquinn.html (358 words)

	Celerity - Case Studies
		Superquinn completed a major central distribution project in 2001 with key objectives to guarantee on shelf availability and to streamline the supply of goods into their retail outlets.
		Superquinn sought a solution that would integrate with existing systems and could be live with suppliers in a short timeframe.
		Superquinn realised that automation of this process, through the use of a suitable web based solution, was likely to bring substantial benefits to Superquinn’s supply chain.
	www.celerity.ie /clients/Superquinn.asp (512 words)

	ireland.com - The Irish Times - Mon, Jan 10, 2005 - Superquinn taken over by retail consortium for €450 million
		Superquinn's new owners - a consortium of eight businessmen - are expected to work on expanding the group by opening up to 10 new outlets over the coming five years.
		It is also negotiating to open a Superquinn Select convenience store on the south side of Dublin's city centre within the next 18 months.
		Superquinn owns the sites on which all 20 of its branches are located, apart from one in Dublin's Northside shopping centre and another in Greystones, Co Wicklow.
	www.ireland.com /newspaper/frontpage/2005/0110/1104400392965.html (701 words)

	Superquinn caught in African arms net
		SUPERQUINN, the grocery chain of choice for Ireland’s well-heeled consumers, has asked Amnesty International to investigate if it has become unwittingly ensnared in an African arms importation ring.
		The fish is imported to Ireland by Oceanpath, a wholesaler that supplies the perch exclusively to Superquinn.
		Superquinn confirmed that it is aware that the fish in its stores might be arriving in planes used to ship guns to warzones.
	www.timesonline.co.uk /article/0,,2091-1903018,00.html (909 words)

	Checkout 2006
		Superquinn Select store — which will open on November 16 — is situated between Bray and Greystones in the new Charlesland development, and represents an investment of 2 million for Superquinn.
		Superquinn deputy chairman Eamonn Quinn said that the new c-store format represented a ‘significant investment’ for Superquinn, which he believed would be ‘very successful’ in the future.
		Superquinn’s venture into convenience retailing follows the trend in both the UK and Ireland, where the multiples have been clamouring to get at the lucrative on-the-go shopper through the combination of convenience shopping with supermarket prices.
	www.checkout.ie /News.asp?ID=433 (532 words)

	Superquinn plans 'value'discounts to combat rivals: ThePost.ie
		Superquinn plans to double the amount of "value" products on offer in its stores this year in its continuing battle with German discounters and supermarket rivals.
		Superquinn is a member of international buying group AMS, which supplies it with the Euroshopper brand.
		Superquinn is also planning to spend €5 million to build a 40,000 square foot extension to its €35 million national distribution centre.
	archives.tcm.ie /businesspost/2004/02/15/story477814177.asp (419 words)

	Waterford Today - 31 October 2000 - Superquinn opens £18m. Shopping Centre in Waterford
		The public reaction to the new Superquinn was extremely positive and much favourable comment was passed on the attractive layout and in particular on the courtesy and helpfulness of the staff who had undergone a five week training period prior to the opening.
		Superquinn was the first supermarket in Ireland to guarantee absolute traceability of its meat and chicken.
		Superquinn’s now have 18 supermarkets throughout the country and has scheduled openings in Swords, Co. Dublin in march 2001 and Limerick in October 2001.
	www.waterford-today.ie /index.php?id=876&what=1&issue=19 (433 words)

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		Irish supermarket chain Superquinn has invested in excess of €400,000 with Dublin based IT company Heavey RF to replace a label stock picking system with advanced voice picking technology.
		To date, the system has improved Superquinn’s pick rate by 20% and has improved accuracy to current levels of 99.8% with further improvements expected.
		Superquinn is the largest and most complex voice directed system we have installed to date and it is great to see that our record of improving accuracy and productivity has been maintained.”
	www.irishdev.com /NewsArticle.aspx?id=5009 (643 words)

	Analysis of Superquinn
		Superquinn does grow up very quickly, but its size is still relatively small compare to one of its fiercest competitor, the British supermarket chain Tesco, which has $ 30 billion annual revenue.
		Superquinn sold 200000 reusable bags in the first week of levy and all the bags with Superquinn’s name on it, so when people do the shopping with the bag it is actually a free advertising.
		Superquinn operated on-line shopping, there are one million people using internet in Ireland and this number rises every day, it shows shopping on-line would be a huge potential market, it is also suits people’s needs of saving time.
	www.collegeresearch.us /show_essay/38083.html (526 words)

	April 2004 > Superquinn Focuses on Convenience Sector \| NACS Online
		According to CIES--News of the Day, Superquinn is slated to open 10 Select stores in Dublin and surrounding towns.
		Superquinn tested its convenience concept at Texaco gas stations but discontinued the trial in 2002.
		NACS Daily previously reported that U.K. supermarket chains are seeking to expand their market share in the convenience sector.
	www.nacsonline.com /NR/exeres/0000711alpfizawytsgoyzgd/NewsPosting.asp?NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2fNACS%2fNews%2fDaily_News_Archives%2fApril2004%2fnd0402046%2ehtm&NRNODEGUID=%7b8DAFBB30-4813-438C-B01C-955D49A0AF63%7d&NRQUERYTERMINATOR=1&cookie%5Ftest=1 (140 words)

	Straight talking from Superquinn with 400k investment in new Voice Picking System - Psion Teklogix
		Dublin, Ireland Irish supermarket chain Superquinn has invested in excess of €400,000 with Irish Psion Teklogix partner Heavey RF to replace a label stock picking system with advanced voice picking technology.
		To date, the system has improved Superquinn’s pick rate by 20% and has improved accuracy to current levels of 99.8% with further improvements expected.
		Superquinn operates 21 stores currently mostly in Dublin and surrounding areas with plans for many more.
	www.psionteklogix.com /public.aspx?s=com&p=News&POid=2709 (786 words)

	Superquinn sale and leaseback raises €142m - Irish, Business - Independent.ie
		SUPERQUINN, which was purchased by Select Retail Holdings in 2005, has raised €142.5m on a sale and leaseback deal that will fund further expansion.
		Superquinn plans to refurbish five more sites and to open three new stores, at a cost of €60m for the year ending April 2008.
		Superquinn was founded in 1960 by Feargal Quinn and family.
	www.independent.ie /business/irish/superquinn-sale-and-leaseback-raises-euro142m-678845.html (355 words)

	Superquinn testing NCR's retail technology \| KioskMarketplace
		Superquinn will also send its executives into the marketplace to spread word of the new technology at a variety of business meetings.
		One might think that Superquinn's impact in the retail trade, and its potential to help NCR's reputation, would be small, given that the supermarket chain, founded in 1960 by Feargal Quinn, has fewer than 20 stores.
		Superquinn has set a standard of four kiosks per store -- at the checkout area, in the wine department, and at other key locations for its programs.
	www.kioskmarketplace.com /article.php?id=11350 (1295 words)

	A Label That Will Say It All at the Supermarket - Health - RedOrbit
		A customer-friendly nutrition labelling system launched by Superquinn aims to help customers see what exactly they are buying and to make more informed choices when shopping for food.
		The Superquinn chain will be the first Irish retailer to instigate this practice, 12 months ahead of new EU legislation that requires such information be displayed.
		Superquinn's response to this problem is to inform the consumer and let them make the best choice for themselves, she says.
	www.redorbit.com /news/display?id=103354 (808 words)

	Maxol Press Releases
		Superquinn and Maxol have joined forces to give customers greater value for money with an excellent offer beginning on Monday 4th October.
		“Maxol is delighted to have formed an alliance with Superquinn bringing together two of the leading Irish family owned businesses which have a high reputation for quality and excellent service not to mention value for money.
		“At Superquinn we aim to provide our customers with the best in terms of value for money which is why we are delighted to partner with Maxol on this special promotion.
	www.maxol.ie /news/pressreleases/miles_more_savings.html (294 words)

	Superquinn - Chicken
		All Superquinn fresh chickens are fed on a specially developed healthy diet consisting of a mainly grain based feed of wheat, barley and soya beans - a diet that contains no antibiotic growth promoters, no artificial hormones and no meat and bone meal.
		All Superquinn farms are formally audited by external independent auditors and company personnel.
		Superquinn chickens are fed by our Quality Assured Growers on a unique cereal based diet with no meat and bone meal.
	www.superquinn.com /Multi/default.asp?id=245&itemId=303&Section=Nutrition (474 words)

	ENN - Superquinn takes stock with Heavey RF
		Orders placed on the system at Superquinn's depot in Blanchardstown, which is managed by supply chain provider Wincanton, are also recorded on the company's back-end SAP accounting system for real-time stock inventories.
		The new system works by automatically converting electronic orders into speech commands which are relayed to staff on the floor of the warehouse who either carry handheld Psion Teklogix devices, or have them mounted in their forklift cabins.
		Superquinn said the "pick rate" at the warehouse had improved by 20 percent since the voice system was introduced, and order accuracy is 99.8 percent.
	www.enn.ie /frontpage/news-9891774.html (570 words)

	AIB Capital Markets Corporate Finance
		Superquinn was advised during the transaction by a team from AIB Corporate Finance led by Mon O'Driscoll and Graham Reid.
		AIB Bank has a long-standing relationship with Superquinn and the Quinn family is one of its main bankers.
		Reid said the main challenge associated with the transaction was to maintain deal momentum from signing through to completion, which was longer than usual.
	www.aib.ie /servlet/ContentServer?pagename=AIB_CapitalMarkets/CM_Feature_Med/cm_d_feature_medium&c=CM_Feature_Med&cid=1061217476371&channel=CMCF (349 words)

	Superquinn supermarkets for fresh food and online grocery shopping in Ireland. Order online and get groceries delivered ...
		Superquinn supermarkets for fresh food and online grocery shopping in Ireland.
		Superquinn is a member of Ireland's online shopping centre
		When you place your order our specially trained home shoppers get to work......
	www.buy4now.ie /superquinn (85 words)

	Ireland's Superquinn Deploys NCR Self-Checkout \| Huliq
		NCR Corporation announced that Superquinn, one of Ireland's most widely recognized supermarket chains, has signed a contract to deploy NCR FastLane self-checkout in 19 stores, predominantly in Dublin and its suburbs, by March 2007.
		Commenting on customer reaction to self-checkout, Superquinn Chief Information Officer John Farrelly said, "In the first week alone, NCR FastLane was used by 30 percent of our total customer base.
		Superquinn led the Irish market with in-store fresh food preparation in the early 1970s and a customer loyalty plan in the 1990s.
	www.huliq.com /8579/ireland-s-superquinn-deploys-ncr-self-checkout (281 words)

	BIM Corporate - Press & Information - Media Centre - Press Releases
		BIM today announced the results of the Superquinn Seafood Championships, an initiative designed to reward and recognise Superquinn staff who set the highest standards of excellence in seafood retailing.
		Stringent criteria were applied to the judging, including knowledge and promotion of BIM's Quality Seafood Programme, (Superquinn are currently the main stockists of salmon certified under BIM's Quality Seafood Programme) seafood display, food safety controls, labelling and customer service.
		BIM advocates that people eat fish at least twice a week (about double the current consumption level) and that one of these servings should be oil-rich fish such as salmon, mackerel or herring to benefit from Omega-3 and reduce the risk of heart disease".
	www.bim.ie /templates/reports.asp?action=detail&node_id=377&item_id=880 (275 words)

	Surveys - Superquinn Survey
		But if you actually stand outside Superquinn and watch the people coming out with their shopping (like we did) you’ll see that most of the shoppers have plastic bags, and large numbers of them.
		We had written to Superquinn to ask permission to do this survey, but unfortunately, by the 11 December 1998, we had not received a letter back (though the manager called whilst we were out on our expedition).
		Though we rather abruptly turned up, the assistant senior manager was so kind us to allow us to conduct the survey, advising us to take off our jackets and to approach the customers in twos.
	www.bytesurgery.com /missionpossible/mp/action/sur/squinn.html (381 words)

	Simon Burke leads Superquinn takeover
		The consortium is reported to be paying #8364;350m for an 80 per cent stake, with the Quinn family an investor in Select Retail, and founder Feargal Quinn taking on the role of President.
		He was chairman of Hamleys from 1999 to 2003, an prior to this pent 12 years as CEO of Virgin#8217;s retail and entertainment businesses.
		The buisness will continue to trade under the Superquinn and Superquinn Select brands, with the existing shop and support management team staying with the company.
	www.theretailbulletin.com /index.php?page=5&cat=&tag=5c6287be4de9ff5afeaec72d54436fcf (486 words)

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