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Global eCommerce giants squeeze Australia's marketplaces
Digital Entertainment

Global eCommerce giants squeeze Australia's marketplaces

Amazon, Temu and Shein tighten their grip on Australian eCommerce as local marketplaces retreat and shoppers chase speed and social.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Amazon threat pushes Australian retailers to speed up
Digital Transformation

Amazon threat pushes Australian retailers to speed up

Amazon, Temu and Shein are forcing Australian retailers to speed up delivery, fix fulfilment bottlenecks and rethink toughened returns.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Online marketplaces reshape Australian retail as logistics race heats up
Customer Experience

Online marketplaces reshape Australian retail as logistics race heats up

Nearly 40% of Australians shop weekly on online marketplaces, with speed and convenience reshaping retail and driving major logistics investments like Amazon's AUD $490m centres.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Amazon & Temu rivalry heats up in Australian eCommerce
Digital Transformation

Amazon & Temu rivalry heats up in Australian eCommerce

The eCommerce landscape in Australia is set for upheaval as Amazon introduces its budget-focused Haul storefront to compete with Temu's swift rise.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Australian small businesses call for action against eCommerce
eCommerce

Australian small businesses call for action against eCommerce

Two-thirds of small businesses in Australia urge government action to protect local retailers from the impact of international eCommerce platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Empowering retailers globally: ShipStation's new Integrations and innovations for the Australian market
Customer Experience

Empowering retailers globally: ShipStation's new Integrations and innovations for the Australian market

ShipStation enhances its global footprint with new integrations and innovations aimed at empowering Australian retailers to streamline fulfilment.

By ShipStation • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Australian retailers reshape strategies to tackle privacy laws
Customer Experience

Australian retailers reshape strategies to tackle privacy laws

Fiverr's latest report reveals Australian retailers revamping strategies to tackle new privacy regulations and economic pressures ahead of the 2024 holiday season.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Global Stories

SHEIN stories

AliExpress raises UK Brand+ price guarantee to £40
Marketing Technologies

AliExpress raises UK Brand+ price guarantee to £40

AliExpress boosts its UK Brand+ price promise, lifting per-item refunds to GBP £40 and monthly claim caps to GBP £160 on select goods.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Convenience & trust top price as key to online shoppers in 2025
Customer Experience

Convenience & trust top price as key to online shoppers in 2025

Australian online shoppers now prioritise product range, convenience, and trust over low prices as marketplaces face pricing pressures in 2025, says Pattern study.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Linnworks unveils new partnerships & product updates
Customer Experience

Linnworks unveils new partnerships & product updates

Linnworks is unveiling new features on its Connected Commerce Ops platform at the upcoming Linnovation showcase, enhancing support for retailers facing market changes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Amazon leads Australian marketplace as Catch closes down
eCommerce

Amazon leads Australian marketplace as Catch closes down

Amazon continues to dominate Australia's marketplace sector, as trust in competitors like Shein and Temu declines, according to the latest consumer report.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
AI apps see 180% growth, TikTok leads social downloads
Social Media

AI apps see 180% growth, TikTok leads social downloads

Sensor Tower's latest report reveals a booming global mobile economy, with users logging 4.2 trillion hours and AI apps surging to a billion-dollar market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
CyberCX raises alarm on Chinese device security risks
Surveillance

CyberCX raises alarm on Chinese device security risks

CyberCX has warned consumers about the security dangers posed by Chinese-manufactured internet-connected devices after a compromised doorbell incident in Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

SHEIN stories

End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers
Supply Chain

End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers

UK retailers face rising costs and complexity as de minimis import duty exemptions end, challenging cross-border eCommerce and holiday sales.

By Emmett Young • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Spain tops global fast fashion charts as Europe dominates market
Clean technologies

Spain tops global fast fashion charts as Europe dominates market

Spain leads global fast fashion, with 91.5% market share as Europe dominates, despite environmental concerns, reveals study by Kaiia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
SHEIN's digital market share, app strength make the case for IPO
eCommerce

SHEIN's digital market share, app strength make the case for IPO

As SHEIN mulls a potential IPO in London, its digital dominance and robust app engagement position the fast-fashion brand strongly amid criticism.

By Inès Durand • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Loqate partners with GrabMaps to enhance SE Asia address data
Customer Experience

Loqate partners with GrabMaps to enhance SE Asia address data

Loqate has partnered with GrabMaps to enhance location data services in Malaysia, aiming for regional expansion amid Southeast Asia's booming eCommerce.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024