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Gift Shops/Specialty Retail Industry "The decision to engage Andoniadis Retail Services to consult on the Yew Dell Gardens visitor center plan was one of the best decisions we made in the entire project. Throughout our working relationship, Andrew provided insightful advice, extensive support for his recommendations, detailed analysis, and a common-sense approach to the whole project. He interfaced sensitively with staff, other project consultants and trustees; a talent that even helped us raise funds for the project. Andrew's creativity, extensive experience, and attention to detail, gave me the confidence that we made the best possible decisions, spent our money wisely, and generally insured this new venture will be a positive move for our organization." Paul Cappiello "Andrew's experience and expertise in the field of museum and botanical garden stores meant that in a short time he was able to provide us with insightful, thorough analysis of our store's current and potential profitability. As a result, we have a very doable action plan to improve our sales and profits. We are already seeing results. Without Andrew's help, I doubt we could have reached such a clear understanding of how to most efficiently maximize our store's financial results." Cynthia Johnson Haruyama "Andrew Andoniadis is an expert in the field of museum stores. His knowledge, connections, practical suggestions, gentle and clear guidance helped the Queens Botanical Garden enormously as we transformed a little plant shop in an out building into an attractive store in the lobby of our new, award-winning green building. Andrew's assistance, from reviewing the architect's plans that led us to realize the need for more storage (among other things!), to leading a group of staff and volunteers through an exercise to focus on the products that would help our cultural vision and sustainable mission come alive through a retail presence, to practical suggestions for managing the QBG Store were invaluable. Andrew is a treat to know and to work with." Susan Lacerte "Andoniadis Retail Services was very helpful in designing a layout for our garden store that maximizes the limited space available. Our time spent with Andrew was well worth the investment." Ruth A. Miller "Andrew brings a common sense and practical approach to his wealth of knowledge on top quality garden shop design and layout. He makes a personal investment in the success of the project. Yew Dell Gardens is fortunate to have Andrew as a resource and as a friend who is watching out for our best interest." Karla Drover "Our Garden Shop has been a well supported jewel for nine years. As we approached out tenth year we needed to quantify the business that our retail space and location could achieve and identify the opportunities and challenges in maximizing the potential for both revenue and giving our visitors a lovely shopping experience. Andrew, in short-time, provided the financial expectation and a realistic plan to get us there. We have already started to implement many of his recommendations and are seeing wonderful improvements." Jane DeMarco "10+, 10+, 10+. This man's enthusiasm is magnetic and dynamic. His breadth of knowledge is phenomenal and practical." 47th Summer Fancy Food Show seminar attendee Sales have been excellent and people really like the store. Thanks for all your help — it really paid off. Laurie DeMarsis "It took us awhile to get the courage to do the giant sale but we did it. Had lines waiting every day at opening and lines all day long. Got needed cash flow, got rid of the excess, saw customers that hadn't been in the store for years. And you were right, we can sleep better." Dee and Debbie "I just wanted to let you know how much I benefited from the information you presented yesterday in San Francisco. Not only do I have a lot of new ideas, but also a framework to put them in." Nancy Morgan "I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you once again for helping to make Western Exhibitors' seminar program such a success. All of your programs received high accolades from the attendees — in fact, they received the highest reviews of all the programs." Stacey Heiss Museum Store Industry "Mr. Andoniadis helped us develop a master plan for the rejuvenation of our Museum Store. We found him to be an exceptional consultant and we give him our highest recommendation." Wes Perrin "Herewith my more formal thanks for your dynamic and informed presentation to the board of directors last evening. It was exactly right for the occasion! I appreciate someone who starts with the general (abstract) and proceeds to the specific (concrete). Many cannot do this." Joan Smith "I asked around following your session and found everyone who attended it really found your information to be helpful and important. Several were disappointed that other members of their staff were unable to come to the conference just to hear what you had to say." Steve Anderson I just wanted to thank you for the assistance you gave us with the design of our interpretive store. I felt you were very quickly able to sum up our needs and also understand some of the constraints we were working within. I believe your design will give us a first rate sales area. Dennis Wiley "This letter is to thank you for all your good advice and assistance this past spring while visiting Whitehorse. After your excellent presentation and museum visits I was able to say, 'See I told you he was great.'" Jocelyn Laveck "...our project was way behind schedule. We engaged Andrew Andoniadis and charged him with choosing and ordering merchandise, managing the final design and construction of the physical store layout, buying equipment, and managing the staff hiring process. All of these things were completed on time if not ahead of schedule." Patrick Lacrosse "Your presentations were fantastic. Thank you." Mary Jo Kearfatt "I'd like to take this opportunity to express what a pleasure it has been working with you this past year as we planned the new store. Your input and guidance was invaluable every step of the way. We were especially appreciative of your sensitivity in involving our volunteers. You did a magnificent job throughout." Widney Moore Hospital Gift Shop Industry "We were absolutely thrilled with the services we received from Andrew Andoniadis. From the project review to the overall construction and design, Andrew was professional, creative and conscientious of our needs and budget. The end result is a spectacular gift shop that far exceeds our initial expectations." Julie Jones "The seminar was well-planned, well-paced and professionally presented. Everyone learned something of importance from it, even those who have been in the hospital gift shop business for many years." Diane Rapin "Thank you for making the How To Make Your Hospital Gift Shop More Profitable seminar a 'whopping' success." Carol Perry
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