What are the requirements for joining your buying group?
A member must be an established fine jewellery retailer with a commitment to quality craftsmanship and excellent customer service.
They should align with Showcase’s values of integrity, innovation, and excellence in the jewellery industry and have a minimum trading history.
There are also territory rules, which are assessed during the application process.
What are the benefits of becoming a member of your buying group?
Members benefit from leveraging the collective purchasing power of the group to secure favourable terms and pricing from our diverse network of preferred suppliers.
This includes access to top-selling ranges, which include trending fashion jewellery, as well as events showcasing new lines.
Purchases and involvement in Showcase activities earn members valuable rewards, and uniquely, being member-owned, profits are returned to members.
Members gain tailored marketing support and strategic promotional guidance, networking and mentoring opportunities with other jewellers. This type of industry collaboration can be invaluable.
There are also educational workshops and training programs to empower them with greater industry knowledge.
Our buying group also provides improved management skills and tools to adapt to changing customer expectations.
There’s also a platform for the ‘Next Gen’ of jewellers to develop and grow their businesses, and a Wisdom Society for skill retention.
What costs are associated with membership in your buying group?
Membership fees are structured to ensure accessibility and value for jewellers of varying sizes.
Costs typically depend on the scale of jewellery businesses and the level of services utilised.
A detailed breakdown of fees is provided to prospective members when applying for membership.
What kinds of promotional support does your buying group offer members?
Showcase Jewellers provides comprehensive promotional support tailored to help members grow their businesses.
It includes tools and insights to help jewellers optimise their digital presence and create complete e-commerce websites with point-of-sale integration.
Showcase also provides website management, professional advertising materials, social and traditional media resources, and marketing campaigns.
In what ways does your buying group support local jewellery manufacturers?
We actively promote partnerships between our members and local manufacturers, providing a platform for showcasing their products to a broader audience.
We showcase their products in our annual jewellery design awards. We also advocate for local manufacturers at industry events, facilitating exposure and creating valuable opportunities for collaboration with members.
What makes membership with your buying group a unique opportunity?
Membership is about being part of a thriving community of jewellers who share a passion for excellence and enjoy a collaborative environment.
Members can exchange ideas, learn from each other, and build lasting relationships with next-generation jewellers and experienced retailers.
Showcase is the only member-owned, cooperative jewellery buying group that supports independent jewellery retailers.
Profits are returned to members, who access collective purchasing power, exclusive product lines, marketing support, business resources, and training to help them compete with larger chains while earning valuable rewards. Showcase emphasises collaboration while allowing members to retain their autonomy.
We provide a platform for our next generation of jewellers to help develop and grow their businesses within our group and provide feedback and future direction to Showcase.
Similarly, we offer opportunities to our recently retired members to impart their knowledge to members via our Wisdom Society program.
We differentiate ourselves by providing personalised support and tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each member.
Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and fostering industry leadership makes membership a unique and rewarding experience.
What significant events does your buying group have planned for the coming year?
First, our highly anticipated annual member conference in January and Annual General Meeting conference later in the year.
Supplier showcases are also scheduled, as well as hands-on workshops with training from industry-leading experts covering topics such as digital marketing, customer engagement, product innovation and business management. Networking events and webinars will also be held throughout the year to keep members informed and inspired.