Staging: Retail & eCommerce Trends: Jan 22 - Australia (4 stories)

Here is your Daily summary for Retail & eCommerce across Australia for Thu 22nd January 2026

Pattern Beauty's CEO emphasizes the importance of maintaining control over brand strategy in a multichannel environment, cautioning against letting retail partners dictate operations. This insight highlights the growing need for brands to balance partnerships while preserving their identity. Meanwhile, OMG Group has reported a significant turnaround, achieving its first positive cash flow since Q1 2021, marking a pivotal moment for the company. In regulatory news, the ACCC has raised concerns about the Ampol and EG Australia merger, identifying potential competition issues at 115 sites, which could impact market dynamics.