Nationwide Buying group has shown this week that their members are all ready to innovate the retail experience.

Launching their new iPad app - Virtual Vault, the buying groups had 65 stores sign up within hours of the announcement.

‘Virtual Vault’ (created by Swim by Octahedron) is an initiative that provides Nationwide members the opportunity to present to their customers an inventory of Jewelry and diamonds worth millions of dollars. It uses iPad technology to incorporate high-quality images, a product search engine and automated emails for ordering and handling customers requests.

The iPad also integrates with Swim so members can use Swim®'s full Features including iPad point of sale with the virtual vault.

The app is available now and orders can be placed by members through Nationwide Buying Group.