Amazon, Temu and Shein tighten their grip on Australia’s marketplace sector
Pattern’s 2026 Marketplace Consumer Report reveals the sector is entering a new phase – and it’s one increasingly defined by global scale rather than local competition.

Pattern’s 2026 Marketplace Consumer Report reveals the sector is entering a new phase – and it’s one increasingly defined by global scale rather than local competition.
Yajush Gupta
Author
February 13, 2026
February 13, 2026
Electric vehicle sales surged 38 per cent in Australia during 2025, driven by Medium SUVs and emerging ute segment. JET Charge’s Kristian Handberg unpacks the data shaping 2026.
Yajush Gupta
Author
February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026
Business conditions eased to long-run average levels in January whilst inflation pressures persist, according to CreditorWatch Chief Economist Ivan Colhoun’s analysis of the latest NAB survey.
Yajush Gupta
Author
February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026
The ATO’s shift to automated tax enforcement is changing how small businesses manage compliance. Accountant and solicitor Adam Ahmed explains the practical strategies SMEs need now.
Yajush Gupta
Author
February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026
In this week’s Let’s Talk, industry experts share proven strategies for structuring project-based work to keep profit margins stable when cash flow fluctuates monthly.
Yajush Gupta
Author
February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026
Business-related personal insolvencies surged 38% in December 2025, revealing how years of financial pressure are finally catching up with Australian business owners
Yajush Gupta
Author
February 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
High-performing sales teams are 1.7 times more likely to use AI agents for prospecting than underperformers, according to Salesforce’s State of Sales report.
Yajush Gupta
Author
February 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
The ATO is encouraging small businesses to reset their compliance habits for 2026, warning that avoidable mistakes contribute to a $27.2 billion income tax gap.
Yajush Gupta
Author
February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026
NSW legislation could grant union officials access to nearly every digital system businesses use. Industry leaders say the bill needs fundamental changes before Parliament votes.
Yajush Gupta
Author
February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026
Only 64% of ANZ consumers opt into emails, the lowest globally, as 41% of marketers cite sign-up completion as their biggest challenge
Yajush Gupta
Author
February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026