JC's is a formerly independent supermarket located in Swords, County Dublin, Ireland. The supermarket was purchased by Dunnes Stores (which operates a supermarket next door) in 2019 from the Savage family. Despite the acquisition by its neighbour, it continues to use the JC's brand.[1]

JC's
IndustrySupermarket
Headquarters
Swords
,
Ireland
ParentDunnes Stores

The supermarket was opened in 1977 by JC Savage, who died in 2010.[1]

Actor Simon Bird was photographed shopping here in January 2015.[2]

Satirist Dave Chambers, member of The Rubberbandits, is known to wear a JC's plastic shopping bag on his head.[3]

The supermarket was a subject of the RTÉ show,  Feargal Quinn's Retail Therapy, hosted by the former Superquinn founder.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Dunnes seeks to acquire JC's Supermarket in Swords". The Irish Times. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Oh, just Will from the Inbetweeners chilling in Swords today". www.dailyedge.ie. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  3. ^ Dowdall, Kirsty (22 May 2020). "Blindboy ditches iconic plastic bag for cotton mask". Irish Mirror. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Innovative retailer who added magic to shop experience". The Irish Times. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
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