Independent Brands Australia (IBA) touched down in Cairns on Monday, bringing together more than 570 retail members and supplier partners for the first time in four years.
The opening night was held at Hemingway’s Brewery and was an opportunity for delegates to catch up with industry peers and network before the two days of business sessions commenced.
The theme of the week has been building the ‘network of the future’ and, of course, championing successful independents, which we will learn more about in our updates from the business sessions. But for now, here are some highlights from the week so far.