What are the requirements for joining your buying group?
A membership application needs to be completed by a fine jewellery store that is not located in the same area as an existing member.
What are the benefits of becoming a member of your buying group?
Joining Nationwide Jewellers offers an unparalleled suite of benefits to help jewellers grow and thrive in an ever-evolving market.
Our members gain access to more than 130 preferred suppliers, both domestic and international, with negotiated trade discounts.
We also provide expert support in key areas of business – including marketing, business analysis, gemmology, jewellery manufacturing, and digital presence – ensuring our members stay ahead of the curve.
We pride ourselves on building strong industry connections. Through events and collaborations, we offer opportunities to network with hundreds of like-minded store owners and bench jewellers.
Members have access to a comprehensive marketing library 24/7 and free business coaching, including our Retail Jewellery Business Management Course, which is tailored specifically for jewellers.
Through Nationwide’s Travel department, members can participate in unique business and leisure experiences, such as our Antwerp Diamonds Marketing Program, New York Diamond District visits, and overseas group tours.
Finally, our Member Rewards Program lets jewellers earn points to redeem for travel or gifts, adding even more value to their membership.
Becoming a Nationwide member means tapping into a trusted support network that drives business success while enhancing the jewellery experience.
What costs are associated with membership in your buying group?
There are no membership costs – no joining fees, share purchases, security deposits, agency fees, or administration fees. It costs nothing to be a member of Nationwide Jewellers.
What kinds of promotional support does your buying group offer members?
We build or upgrade Shopify websites for members and can arrange expert digital advertising and SEO services. Our in-house creatives produce new marketing collateral for all major retail events and provide our members with artwork files for all their in-store and online needs. Furthermore, we maintain an extensive library of marketing assets and resources on a member Dashboard.
In what ways does your buying group support local jewellery manufacturers?
Many of Australia and New Zealand’s best local manufacturers are on our list of Preferred Suppliers. Suppliers can upload details of new merchandise and special offers to our supplier portal.
These offers are communicated to all members weekly in our newsletter. We also invite our preferred suppliers to exhibit at our Nationwide events and provide each member with up to $120,000 per year in interest-free finance to spend with our suppliers.
What makes membership with your buying group a unique opportunity?
The comprehensive industry expertise offered by our team - just last month, a member who has retired said being with Nationwide changed their lives for the better, with great business advice and opportunities they never imagined possible.
With hundreds of members in our group, our events, including our overseas trips, provide invaluable opportunities for networking and sharing knowledge.
What significant events does your buying group have planned for the coming year?
Nationwide Jewellers has an exciting calendar of events planned for 2025.
Each planned event offers valuable opportunities for our members to grow, learn, and connect.
We’ll kick off the year with our Retail Jewellery Business Management Course in Christchurch this February. This course has proven to be one of our most popular initiatives, equipping jewellers with practical tools to improve their stock management, marketing, and overall profitability.
In April, we’ll host our annual Time Out Conference (TO25) on the Gold Coast with the theme ‘Time to Thrive’.
As the economy shows signs of recovery, we are focused on helping our members implement growth strategies to maximise sales and profits in 2025. The conference will feature keynote speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities, providing members the tools needed to succeed.
Following the success of our 2024 trip to Stuller HQ in Lafayette and the New York Diamond District, we’ve scheduled a repeat of this buying experience for late 2025. These trips provide our members with invaluable insights into the diamond supply chain and a chance to strengthen their supplier relationships.
We’re also thrilled that our overseas leisure tours have resumed. In 2024, we took more than 50 members on a highly anticipated trip to Spain, where we explored Spanish jewellery manufacturers and enjoyed cultural experiences.
Due to the overwhelming response, we’re pleased to announce that our biennial overseas trips will continue, with the 2026 destination revealed soon.
These events reflect our ongoing commitment to providing valuable educational, business and networking opportunities that empower our members to thrive in a competitive market.