Known as the Jewellery Business Blueprint, Nationwide Jewellers has created a one-day workshop that includes presentations from Glen Pocklington, Emily-Rose Hills, and Sal Keft, alongside a business-focused economic and financial session delivered by Colin Pocklington.
It is designed specifically for independent jewellery retailers and includes practical, commercially focused strategies to help improve profitability, strengthen operational resilience, and generate sustainable growth.
Attendees will leave with a tailored 12-month marketing framework and practical tools designed to build a stronger, more profitable retail operation. General manager of Nationwide Jewellers, Glen Pocklington, said that for members, the workshop represented an invaluable opportunity to evaluate their businesses.
“With market conditions becoming increasingly competitive, independent jewellers can no longer rely on instinct alone,” Pocklington said.
“Retailers who understand both the financial and marketing side of their business will be the ones who continue to grow.”
The workshop will cover a range of areas, including the key financial drivers behind a successful jewellery business, the importance of analysing profit and loss statements and balance sheets, and strategies to reduce business risk during uncertain economic periods.
There will also be a specific focus on modern marketing strategies, including building a practical 12-month marketing plan, optimising Google Business Profiles, setting up email marketing and automation systems, as well as social media strategy, content planning, and scheduling.
“Prior to the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, the jewellery industry had entered a positive growth phase which was expected to continue for several years,” Pocklington added.
“However, rising fuel costs, inflationary pressure, and ongoing interest rate concerns are likely to flatten broader economic growth and soften demand for discretionary spending categories.”
“The opportunity is still there for retailers who understand their numbers, market effectively, and focus on strengthening customer relationships. With the strategies and insights shared through Nationwide, we are confident many of our members can increase market share in the year ahead.”
At the Nationwide Conference held in Adelaide in April 2026, members were presented with a detailed analysis of the current economic cycle and its likely impact on retail jewellery performance.
Nationwide presents its ‘State of the Industry’ briefing to members — at both the International Jewellery Fair and the group’s annual conference — providing retailers with a detailed overview of the key economic and consumer trends shaping the jewellery industry.
The International Jewellery Fair is scheduled for 22-24 August at the International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Sydney’s Darling Harbour.
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