US Retail Apparel & Accessories - PPC Market Share Analysis February 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the US Apparel & Accessories category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Apparel & Accessories – US

Google AI Overview visibility for Retail Apparel & Accessories US

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 6.42428159807
93.5757184019
6%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 32
68
32%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 16%
Transactional 15%
Navigational 2%
Seasonal 3%
Local 2%
Problem Solving 2%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US Retail Apparel & Accessories brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
lululemon.com 6.44
victoriassecret.com 4.62
macys.com 3.62
shein.com 2.47
nike.com 2.27
kay.com 1.88
fashionnova.com 1.68
coachoutlet.com 1.65
michaelkors.com 1.5
quince.com 1.49
others 72.38
  • lululemon.com - 6.44%
  • victoriassecret.com - 4.62%
  • macys.com - 3.62%
  • shein.com - 2.47%
  • nike.com - 2.27%
  • kay.com - 1.88%
  • fashionnova.com - 1.68%
  • coachoutlet.com - 1.65%
  • michaelkors.com - 1.5%
  • quince.com - 1.49%
  • others - 72.38%

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Lululemon leads with 6.44% click share, followed by Victoria’s Secret at 4.62%. Others dominate with 72.38%, highlighting diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US Retail Apparel & Accessories brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date lululemon.com shein.com macys.com victoriassecret.com quince.com gap.com nike.com coachoutlet.com coach.com kay.com
2026/02/01 3.79% 3.57% 2.91% 1.41% 3.15% 1.73% 1.17% 1.19% 2.57% 3.56%
2026/02/02 6.34% 1.45% 3.79% 1.23% 2.08% 1.93% 1.7% 2.24% 2.7% 0.97%
2026/02/03 4.03% 3.21% 2.17% 4.1% 3.03% 1.8% 1.36% 2.09% 2.95% 2.56%
2026/02/04 3.74% 3.4% 2.51% 2.13% 2.83% 1.24% 1.52% 1.53% 2.72% 2.63%
2026/02/05 5.27% 2.46% 2.42% 4.61% 2.98% 0.97% 1.3% 1.38% 2.68% 2.53%
2026/02/06 4.82% 3.07% 2.74% 3.04% 2.75% 1.39% 1.27% 1.57% 1.65% 1.58%
2026/02/07 5.75% 2.7% 2.82% 4.57% 2.46% 1.51% 1.29% 1.84% 1.82% 1.66%
2026/02/08 6.55% 3.15% 3.17% 3.38% 2.38% 1.72% 1.36% 1.37% 1.27% 1.28%
2026/02/09 6.63% 2.12% 2.93% 4.48% 2.23% 1.3% 1.3% 2.02% 1.53% 1.19%
2026/02/10 5.66% 2.04% 2.57% 3.48% 2.54% 1.14% 1.54% 1.89% 2.01% 2.22%
2026/02/11 6.15% 1.94% 2.35% 3.5% 2.04% 1.46% 1.75% 1.62% 1.77% 3.51%
2026/02/12 5.24% 2.45% 2.4% 4.59% 2.98% 0.97% 1.29% 1.37% 2.66% 2.52%
2026/02/13 4.8% 3.06% 2.73% 3.02% 2.76% 1.38% 1.27% 1.56% 1.65% 1.57%
2026/02/14 5.72% 2.69% 2.8% 4.55% 2.46% 1.5% 1.28% 1.83% 1.81% 1.65%
2026/02/15 6.52% 3.14% 3.16% 3.37% 2.38% 1.71% 1.35% 1.37% 1.26% 1.27%
2026/02/16 6.61% 2.12% 2.92% 4.46% 2.23% 1.29% 1.3% 2.01% 1.52% 1.18%
2026/02/17 4.36% 3.63% 2.71% 3.74% 1.35% 1.39% 2.13% 1.36% 0.66% 2.41%
2026/02/18 5.98% 3.51% 2.94% 3.82% 1.74% 1.4% 2.04% 3.48% 2.15% 1%
2026/02/19 6.75% 3.25% 3.16% 3.61% 2.04% 1.53% 2.17% 1.56% 1.18% 0.96%
2026/02/20 7.63% 1.57% 3.46% 5.38% 2.23% 1.76% 2.07% 1.17% 1.96% 0.91%
2026/02/21 7.44% 1.49% 3.44% 5.7% 2.2% 1.62% 2.11% 0.85% 1.91% 0.61%
2026/02/22 7.04% 2.82% 3.56% 4.4% 1.99% 1.76% 2.08% 1.06% 1.52% 0.63%
2026/02/23 6.64% 2.63% 3.4% 5.54% 1.66% 1.29% 2.56% 0.84% 1.85% 0.95%
2026/02/24 7.05% 3.59% 3.13% 3.66% 1.72% 2.06% 3.03% 1.02% 1.8% 1.28%
2026/02/25 7.81% 4.03% 2.95% 3.37% 1.78% 1.81% 3.55% 0.91% 2.24% 1.11%
2026/02/26 5.49% 3.34% 3.56% 3.4% 2.04% 1.56% 3.25% 0.57% 1.8% 1.81%
2026/02/27 4.63% 3.51% 3.43% 4.7% 2.02% 1.59% 2.77% 1.59% 1.6% 0.75%
2026/02/28 6.54% 4.25% 3.37% 3.25% 2.04% 1.76% 1.62% 1.29% 1.17% 0.56%
  • lululemon.com
  • shein.com
  • macys.com
  • victoriassecret.com
  • quince.com
  • gap.com
  • nike.com
  • coachoutlet.com
  • coach.com
  • kay.com

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Lululemon’s PPC spend peaked mid-February, closing strong at 6.54%. Shein fluctuated, ending at 4.25%. Macy’s maintained stability, finishing at 3.37%. Victoria’s Secret surged, ending at 3.25%.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US Retail Apparel & Accessories

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/02/01 8049
2026/02/02 6897
2026/02/03 8122
2026/02/04 8047
2026/02/05 8166
2026/02/06 7902
2026/02/07 8012
2026/02/08 7832
2026/02/09 7610
2026/02/10 7643
2026/02/11 7712
2026/02/12 8166
2026/02/13 7902
2026/02/14 8012
2026/02/15 7832
2026/02/16 7610
2026/02/17 6325
2026/02/18 7159
2026/02/19 7121
2026/02/20 6610
2026/02/21 6355
2026/02/22 6998
2026/02/23 6867
2026/02/24 7317
2026/02/25 6903
2026/02/26 6679
2026/02/27 6842
2026/02/28 7030

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February saw a dynamic shift in distinct advertisers, starting strong at 8,049, peaking at 8,166, then gradually declining to 7,030.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US Retail Apparel & Accessories

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
lululemon.com 1.47%
nike.com 1.14%
macys.com 0.65%
ae.com 0.45%
on.com 0.39%
coachoutlet.com -0.41%
coach.com -0.53%
quince.com -0.59%
tiffany.com -0.67%
kay.com -1.41%

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Lululemon and Nike surged in click share, while Kay and Tiffany experienced declines. Macy’s, AE, and On saw moderate gains, contrasting with Quince and Coach’s slight drops.

Campaign Efficiency

US Retail Apparel & Accessories Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date shein.com lululemon.com macys.com gap.com quince.com victoriassecret.com temu.com nike.com coachoutlet.com michaelkors.com
2026/02/01 5.05% 2.55% 2.71% 2.26% 3.87% 0.64% 1.43% 0.93% 1.5% 1.16%
2026/02/02 2.61% 4.56% 2.99% 2.26% 2.39% 0.67% 1.61% 1.51% 2.7% 1.13%
2026/02/03 4.49% 2.95% 2.05% 2.88% 3.86% 2.33% 1.21% 1.11% 2.35% 1.08%
2026/02/04 4.8% 3.04% 2.38% 1.47% 3.45% 0.88% 1.37% 1.29% 1.78% 1.06%
2026/02/05 3.76% 2.98% 2.3% 1.14% 3.71% 3.21% 1.15% 1.1% 1.74% 1.39%
2026/02/06 4.36% 3.29% 2.75% 1.62% 3.39% 1.78% 1.15% 1.07% 2.07% 1.24%
2026/02/07 4.09% 4.27% 2.43% 2.3% 3% 2.7% 1.24% 1.17% 2.26% 1.2%
2026/02/08 4.65% 4.99% 2.73% 2.25% 2.83% 1.89% 1.4% 1.22% 1.74% 0.92%
2026/02/09 3.31% 4.9% 2.48% 1.72% 2.66% 2.37% 1.46% 1.15% 2.55% 1.13%
2026/02/10 3.46% 3.93% 2.18% 1.19% 2.88% 1.72% 1.42% 1.43% 2.23% 0.99%
2026/02/11 3.16% 4.95% 2.03% 2.44% 2.28% 1.93% 1.36% 1.6% 1.95% 1.31%
2026/02/12 3.76% 2.98% 2.3% 1.14% 3.71% 3.21% 1.15% 1.1% 1.74% 1.39%
2026/02/13 4.36% 3.29% 2.75% 1.62% 3.39% 1.78% 1.15% 1.07% 2.07% 1.24%
2026/02/14 4.09% 4.27% 2.43% 2.3% 3% 2.7% 1.24% 1.17% 2.26% 1.2%
2026/02/15 4.65% 4.99% 2.73% 2.25% 2.83% 1.89% 1.4% 1.22% 1.74% 0.92%
2026/02/16 3.31% 4.9% 2.48% 1.72% 2.66% 2.37% 1.46% 1.15% 2.55% 1.13%
2026/02/17 5.62% 3.19% 1.94% 1.27% 1.66% 1.48% 3.39% 2.11% 2.15% 1.29%
2026/02/18 5.41% 4.22% 2.55% 1.98% 1.97% 1.95% 1.94% 2% 4.02% 0.94%
2026/02/19 4.91% 4.81% 2.75% 1.89% 2.26% 1.32% 1.75% 2.1% 2.22% 0.72%
2026/02/20 2.88% 6.23% 2.43% 2.4% 2.52% 3.09% 1.09% 2.06% 1.27% 0.68%
2026/02/21 2.65% 5.94% 2.59% 2.53% 2.56% 3.57% 0.94% 2.08% 1.31% 0.8%
2026/02/22 4.67% 5.9% 3.17% 2.15% 2.17% 2.6% 2.2% 2% 1.29% 0.78%
2026/02/23 4.22% 5.03% 2.98% 1.48% 1.88% 3.81% 1.47% 2.38% 1.29% 0.93%
2026/02/24 5.33% 5.43% 2.62% 3.12% 1.97% 1.96% 1.78% 2.93% 1.53% 1.09%
2026/02/25 6.33% 5.89% 2.39% 2.45% 1.98% 1.55% 1.63% 3.79% 1.06% 1.5%
2026/02/26 5.69% 3.98% 2.67% 2.82% 2.27% 2.08% 1.52% 3.54% 0.85% 1.3%
2026/02/27 5.51% 2.99% 2.98% 1.92% 2.29% 2.33% 1.73% 2.91% 1.75% 1.65%
2026/02/28 6.47% 4.6% 3.08% 2.83% 2.3% 1.76% 1.61% 1.61% 1.42% 1.4%
  • shein.com
  • lululemon.com
  • macys.com
  • gap.com
  • quince.com
  • victoriassecret.com
  • temu.com
  • nike.com
  • coachoutlet.com
  • michaelkors.com

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In February 2026, Shein’s impression share fluctuated, peaking at 6.47% on the 28th. Lululemon saw a mid-month rise, ending at 4.6%. Macy’s remained steady, closing at 3.08%. Gap’s share varied, finishing at 2.83%. Quince’s share decreased, ending at 2.3%. Victoria’s Secret had ups and downs, closing at 1.76%. Temu’s share was low, ending at 1.61%. Nike’s share increased mid-month, closing at 1.61%. Coach Outlet’s share declined, ending at 1.42%. Michael Kors’ share was stable, finishing at 1.4%.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Retail Apparel & Accessories

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Retail Apparel & Accessories - Last month
  1. 1
    Affordable Women's Clothing | Fashion Nova https://www.fashionnova.com

    Fashion Nova is the top online fashion store for women. Shop sexy club dresses, jeans, shoes, bodysuits, skirts and more. Affordable fashion online!

  2. 2
    Macy's Official Site - Winter Style Starts at Macy's https://www.macys.com

    Make Macy's Your One-Stop Destination For the Latest Fashion Products, Cosmetics & More.

  3. 3
    Old Navy® Official Site https://oldnavy.gap.com › shop › old_navy

    Buy Online, Pickup In-Store — Explore New Spring Fashion For Everyone At Old Navy. Shop The Season's Trendiest Looks. Get This Season's Newest Looks At Incredible Prices In Every Style & Size. Spring Denim Made For You.

  4. 4
    UGG® Official Site https://www.ugg.com

    Free Shipping & Returns — Check Out UGG For The Latest Luxurious Styles in Warm Boots, Cozy Slippers & More. Our Footwear Defines The California Lifestyle With Softness, Comfort & Durability. Genuine UGG® Comfort.

  5. 5
    Victoria's Secret https://www.victoriassecret.com

    Shop The Official Site — Your Favorite Look Is Here & Waiting For You. Shop Bras, Panties & More. Shop Victoria's Secret Today.

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Fashion Nova captivates with affordability, while Macy’s offers a one-stop fashion hub. Old Navy entices with trendy spring styles, UGG highlights luxurious comfort, and Victoria’s Secret promises beloved intimate wear. Each ad uniquely appeals to diverse fashion desires.

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