Managing director Colin Pocklington delivered his eagerly anticipated annual industry update, covering the expansion of the industry since 2020. Source: Nationwide Jewellers

Erin Keller, membership manager Nationwide Jewellers

Gary Fitz-Roy, Expertise Events

Mark McAskill, Mark McAskill Jewellery managing director

The buying group represents 376 members and 420 stores across three countries, with 306 members in Australia, 69 in New Zealand and one in Fiji. Source: Nationwide Jewellers

Approximately 150 attendees took part in this year’s conference and national membership manager Erin Keller described it as an overwhelming success. Source: Nationwide Jewellers

Attendees have praised the event for striking a healthy balance between buyers and suppliers. Source: Nationwide Jewellers

Gary Fitz-Roy's presentation was dedicated to the ‘one-page business plan’ concept. Source: Nationwide Jewellers

Feedback was positive regarding the deals available to retailers. Source: Nationwide Jewellers

These conferences aren’t exclusively about business and the reception to the other activities was pleasing. Source: Nationwide Jewellers

Many attendees opted to extend their stay in Fiji to make the most of the travel. Source: Nationwide Jewellers