Testimonials & Press
Jonathan provided expert consulting on much more than retail merchandising. Not only was he able to effect significant change from the front of house marketing perspective, he also performed high impact reviews of operational systems, decision making procedures, and offered connections to many industry leading contacts. His work with S. Clyde Weaver has been incredibly valuable and has given our company a new understanding of how to competitively operate a brick and mortar retail store. William Roche, CEO, S. Clyde Weaver
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Our experience working with Jonathan Raduns was very positive. Jonathan entered the workplace and quickly discovered what he needed to know of our history and product line. He also connected with our business culture to understand the relationships of our team with our customers. Our company is in the fourth generation of ownership after 100 years of traditional farmers market activity. We needed to change to a more up to date and efficient model to adjust to a rapidly changing retail marketplace around us. Jonathan helped us understand how to engage the marketplace of 2020 with understanding of people, product, displays and store layout. I fully recommend Jonathan for retail support services. Dan Neff, Owner, S. Clyde Weaver
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Our consultation with Merchandise Food was successful in that we were able to immediately implement several of Jonathan’s clearly communicated suggestions. These actions improved sales and customer impressions. His recommendations were comprehensive and we have a good list of things to improve. He immediately understood the nuances of our business and was able to make practical recommendations, both in the merchandising area and in the financial area as well. Kathy Sample, Co-Founder, Argus Farm Stop, Ann Arbor Michigan
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Testimonial from Tod Auman, Principal of Dundore & Heister, a sustainable, whole animal butcher in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.
“Jonathan was referred to us by a well respected hospitality veteran. Jonathan had an immediate impact on our retail sales. After a thorough and thoughtful assessment of our retail establishments, Jonathan presented us with a comprehensive roadmap for making improvements to our store model. As we have implemented Jonathan’s recommendations this past year, we have been delighted by the results most notably the 30% sales increase in our retail goods. We would highly recommend his services for any entrepreneur looking to improve the sales productivity of their stores.” |
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"I want you to know that I have been NECK DEEP in your feedback and am so excited about next steps. It's going to be the highlight "deep dive" portion of our quarterly planning session next week for Muddy's leadership team and I'm raring to go. Thanks for being the perfect blend of kick ass ruthlessness and super positive encouragement. It's a tough balance and you've got it. Many thanks!"
Kat Gordon. professional pie taster & owner, Muddy's Bake Shop |
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The entire process of our remote review with Merchandise Food was easy, exciting, educational, and highly beneficial for our business. We needed a fresh pair of eyes to show us our weak spots and guide us to a more efficient layout of our market. We appreciated all the tips and resources they shared with us to improve customer flow, add to our product mix, and update our fixtures to maximize our space. We would highly recommend Merchandise Food to any farm market that wants professional expertise applied specifically to their business to increase their profitability and efficiency.
Molly Christ, Christ Orchards
Molly Christ, Christ Orchards
"I called Jonathan for help on a critical, short notice project for the Garden Bar at Ruby Tuesday. While many would have said no, Jonathan not only said yes, he said that he would make the finished results look like it had been planned for months. And he did. Jonathan is a master merchandiser, and understands the unique role that each food ingredient can play when the goal is to visually "wow" the guest. I heartily recommend his talents!"
Lane Cardwell, Cardwell Hospitality Advisors, Inc., Interim CEO Ruby Tuesday Restaurants
Lane Cardwell, Cardwell Hospitality Advisors, Inc., Interim CEO Ruby Tuesday Restaurants
Merchandise Food Super Market News & Progressive Grocer Mentions:
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Feb 2017: Mark Hamstra: Deli Snack Innovations Drive Growth
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May 2017: Mondelez Foodservice Snack Blog: Little Space, Big Opportunity
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Grocerant Solutions: By: Lynn Petrak |
Why Retailers Should Get Fresh With Frozen: By: Lynn Petrak |
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"Jonathan did a full business review for us a few years back. He was very professional and not afraid to tell it like it was. He had many suggestions for each part of our business. Some were able to be implemented immediately and others are a work in progress. Through his training and plans, we have seen a large increase in team enthusiam and vision. Through some pricing issues we have seen an increase in profitability. I feel that (through) the whole review and plan process the best thing was to see my team come together and get excited about serving the customers."
Jeff Bringhurst, Owner, Bringhurst Meats, Berlin, NJ |
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I have had the pleasure working with Jonathan on projects with two of my clients. His thoughtful and insightful analysis exceeded our expectations. The solutions were detailed and creative. My clients were very impressed with his delivery and professionalism. I highly recommend Jonathan’s firm and look forward to working with him again.
Ed Doherty, Founder, One Degree Coaching, LLC |
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Article Written by Jonathan Raduns published in The Produce News:
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"Thanks for the very realistic discussions with real-life examples and advice. This info is crucial for marketing our store, farmer's market, and CSA."
Michael McManmon, Owner, Bradley Farm
Michael McManmon, Owner, Bradley Farm
Paul Steinke, General Manager, Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia
Your presentation was terrific. I’ve had several attendees tell me today how good and worthwhile they thought it was.
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Creative Living Magazine's Creative Business Feature:
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Jeff Tomasetti, Fresh Produce Director, Buehlers Fresh Foods
"...Our sales vs. prior year are up over 4% and our gross profit dollars are up over 7%. Jonathan and Ron became part of the team here at Buehler’s during the last 12 months and it was a privilege and honor to work with them. Jonathan was always professional and willing to jump in do whatever was needed to improve the bottom line while in our stores or office. Working with Fresh Experts was a very positive experience for the Buehler’s team and has helped us attain higher levels of quality, freshness, and profitability. We would like to personally thank Jonathan, Ron, and Anthony for their commitment, partnership and friendship during this past year!" Image Courtesy: www.Buehlers.com |
Bob Buehler, Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Owner, Executive VP of Merchandising & Marketing
"Our work together has proven to be a quick and profitable return on our investment in our company. We have recently hit a record high gross profit percentage and have added significant gross profit dollars over prior year to our bottom line. At the next fitting juncture we’ll be calling Freshxperts again. I highly recommend Freshxperts take a second look at your retail fresh produce business." Sincerely, Bob Buehler |
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George Latella, Professor, Saint Joseph's University"Jonathan spoke at my Food Marketing Strategy class at Saint Joseph's University and did a terrific job of connecting with our students. He was able to show them how creative merchandising can drive sales and profits. It was a very interactive and energetic session. He will be back in the Fall. I would recommend him to any retailer or brand looking for a fresh perspective on visual merchandising."
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Kyle Plasha, Student, St. Joseph's University Food MarketingI really enjoyed your presentation as it was very relatable to me after working for two beverage companies during my past internships and merchandising was a daily aspect of my job. Your presentation gave me a whole new perceptive on how to approach merchandising in the future."
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Swipely Blog:
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The Best Restaurant Colors, According to Color Experts |
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Listen Now! to our THE FOOD SEEN Radio Interview.The Food Seen, Hosted & produced by Michael Harlan Turkell, Engineered by Joe Galarraga
On today’s THE FOOD SEEN, Jonathan Raduns of and merchandisefood.com, tells us what he sees when he walks into your place of business. 80% of the information we receive is through our eyes. Hear how displays matter, what marketing strategies really work, and how to increase profitability via visual food merchandising. Or as they say in the biz, angle equals impact from the eye to thigh. This program has been brought to you by Hearst Ranch. |
78% Sales Increase in Direct Farm Merchandising & Marketing - Domoy Farms, LLC
Jonathan's merchandising , team work, and customer service strategies significantly developed our profitability at a major suburban farmers' market in Western NY. After reviewing year on year sales, we discovered a 78% increase in revenue in this market alone. Thank you!
Tree House Coffee House:
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I am a huge skeptic of consultants trying to sell me on their expertise. That being said, after a couple hours of consulting with Jonathan, I had some home work to do. But unlike the homework that seems tedious and pointless, when we implemented his suggestions we started to see drastic changes in our sales. When we opened our coffee stand at the Collingswood Farmers' Market this year using the suggestions from Jonathan, we sold out of all of our baked goods half way through the market day! We were frantically calling back to the main shop for more to sell. It is unbelievable what a change in perspective from a trained eye can do. We are excited to see what happens as we continue to implement his ideas in our small shop.
Tina Van Osten, Co-Owner of The Tree House Coffee Shop
"We quickly developed a very loyal and satisfied customer base..."
During the final stages of opening our new coffeehouse, we utilized Jonathan's experience to layout an efficient kitchen and develop an awesome menu, utilizing locally produced items that we also feature in our retail shop. He worked as a partner procuring and specifying kitchen supplies, created merchandising strategies for our food & retail, and developing procedures necessary to operate the business. His team also trained our baristas and developed specialty beverage menus. We quickly developed a very loyal and satisfied customer base that has propelled us to succeed.
