UK Retail Apparel & Accessories - PPC Market Share Analysis January 2026

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

Apparel & Accessories – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Retail Apparel & Accessories UK

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 3.9181977191
96.0818022809
3%

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 51
49
51%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 10%
Transactional 16%
Navigational 2%
Seasonal 5%
Local 2%
Problem Solving 3%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK 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
marksandspencer.com 7.02
bbcicecream.eu 3.2
shein.co.uk 2.98
next.co.uk 2.49
lululemon.co.uk 2.26
debenhams.com 2
jdsports.co.uk 1.87
schuh.co.uk 1.77
asos.com 1.69
gymshark.com 1.6
others 73.12
  • marksandspencer.com - 7.02%
  • bbcicecream.eu - 3.2%
  • shein.co.uk - 2.98%
  • next.co.uk - 2.49%
  • lululemon.co.uk - 2.26%
  • debenhams.com - 2%
  • jdsports.co.uk - 1.87%
  • schuh.co.uk - 1.77%
  • asos.com - 1.69%
  • gymshark.com - 1.6%
  • others - 73.12%

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Marks & Spencer leads with 7.02% click share, while ‘others’ dominate at 73.12%, overshadowing brands like Gymshark and ASOS.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK 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 marksandspencer.com shein.co.uk next.co.uk asos.com lululemon.co.uk mandmdirect.com michaelkors.co.uk jdsports.co.uk schuh.co.uk bbcicecream.eu
2026/01/01 4.46% 1.96% 2.22% 1.67% 1.42% 1.52% 0.22% 2.13% 2.14% 4.46%
2026/01/02 3.73% 2.7% 1.34% 2.02% 1.28% 2.14% 1.29% 2.68% 1.78% 4.65%
2026/01/03 3.38% 3.85% 1.46% 1.92% 1.46% 2.26% 1.99% 2.45% 1.52% 5.56%
2026/01/04 3.23% 5.48% 1.42% 2.78% 1.62% 1.88% 2.21% 2.8% 1.65% 2.98%
2026/01/05 2.87% 6.24% 1.8% 2.04% 1.9% 1.55% 2.29% 2.3% 1.57% 2.27%
2026/01/06 3.54% 3.85% 2.14% 1.33% 2.26% 1.45% 2.48% 1.98% 2% 3.23%
2026/01/07 4.21% 1.46% 1.35% 1.79% 1.33% 1.64% 0.33% 2.51% 1.84% 4.28%
2026/01/08 5.03% 3.78% 1.82% 1.95% 2.31% 1.77% 1.89% 1.53% 2.22% 4.36%
2026/01/09 4.69% 3.92% 1.2% 2.15% 2.53% 1.49% 1.86% 1.15% 1.21% 6.56%
2026/01/10 4.4% 4.53% 1.56% 2.57% 2.24% 1.52% 2.07% 1.34% 1.96% 2.9%
2026/01/11 4.64% 5.01% 1.54% 2% 2.03% 1.16% 2.41% 1.63% 1.51% 4.29%
2026/01/12 4.11% 4.89% 1.54% 2.19% 2.44% 0.99% 1.94% 1.83% 1.49% 2.35%
2026/01/13 6.09% 4.83% 1.61% 0.61% 2.08% 1.04% 1.95% 1.71% 2.02% 3.52%
2026/01/14 3.84% 4.18% 1.38% 0.82% 2.51% 0.8% 1.27% 1.11% 1.72% 8.63%
2026/01/15 3.61% 3.84% 1.6% 0.25% 2.5% 0.93% 1.5% 1.45% 1.79% 5.15%
2026/01/16 4.67% 3.9% 1.19% 2.14% 2.51% 1.48% 1.86% 1.15% 1.2% 6.52%
2026/01/17 3.24% 4.44% 1.54% 0.92% 2.3% 1.02% 1.18% 2.29% 1.44% 6.44%
2026/01/18 4.13% 3.7% 2.06% 2.01% 2.36% 0.88% 1.5% 2.18% 1.39% 7%
2026/01/19 4.99% 3.71% 2.44% 2.2% 2.49% 1.19% 0.89% 1.38% 1.41% 4.92%
2026/01/20 6.36% 3.25% 2.9% 1.31% 2.32% 1.39% 0.8% 1.23% 1.88% 4.54%
2026/01/21 6.01% 3.04% 2.29% 1.98% 2.33% 1.76% 1.03% 1.59% 1.87% 1.38%
2026/01/22 6.03% 3.17% 2.13% 1.52% 2.37% 2.07% 0.97% 1.47% 1.52% 4.57%
2026/01/23 6.52% 3.51% 1.66% 1.23% 2.43% 2.11% 1.14% 1.28% 1.55% 3.87%
2026/01/24 6.02% 4.05% 1.67% 1.37% 2.08% 2.47% 0.97% 1.09% 1.34% 3.58%
2026/01/25 6.73% 4.13% 1.69% 1.96% 2.05% 2.6% 1.31% 1.4% 1.39% 0.66%
2026/01/26 5.93% 4.15% 2.52% 1.89% 2.11% 2.53% 1.15% 1.23% 1.42% 0.62%
2026/01/27 6.45% 3.74% 3.34% 1.64% 2.39% 2.06% 0.95% 1.44% 1.59% 1.88%
2026/01/28 6.95% 3.88% 2.62% 1.85% 2.42% 2.02% 1.41% 1.42% 1.64% 0.98%
2026/01/29 5.6% 3.88% 2.49% 2.22% 2.62% 1.64% 1.92% 0.9% 1.73% 0.1%
2026/01/30 5.46% 4.93% 3.28% 2.82% 2.3% 1.54% 1.83% 1.09% 1.46% 0.95%
2026/01/31 5.75% 4.8% 3.07% 2.8% 2.48% 1.53% 1.49% 1.28% 1.27% 0.49%
  • marksandspencer.com
  • shein.co.uk
  • next.co.uk
  • asos.com
  • lululemon.co.uk
  • mandmdirect.com
  • michaelkors.co.uk
  • jdsports.co.uk
  • schuh.co.uk
  • bbcicecream.eu

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Marksandspencer.com started January with a spend share of 4.46%, peaking at 6.95% on the 28th. Shein.co.uk saw fluctuations, starting at 1.96% and ending at 4.8%. Next.co.uk’s share rose from 2.22% to 3.07%. Asos.com experienced a dip mid-month but recovered to 2.8%. Lululemon.co.uk maintained a steady increase, closing at 2.48%. Mandmdirect.com showed a gradual rise, peaking at 2.6% on the 25th. Michaelkors.co.uk had a volatile month, ending at 1.49%. Jdsports.co.uk’s share decreased, finishing at 1.28%. Schuh.co.uk remained stable, closing at 1.27%. Bbcicecream.eu started strong but dropped significantly, ending at 0.49%.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK 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
2026/01/01 5168
2026/01/02 5183
2026/01/03 5188
2026/01/04 5181
2026/01/05 5312
2026/01/06 5212
2026/01/07 5252
2026/01/08 5180
2026/01/09 5144
2026/01/10 5247
2026/01/11 5171
2026/01/12 5106
2026/01/13 5160
2026/01/14 5108
2026/01/15 5168
2026/01/16 5144
2026/01/17 5010
2026/01/18 5055
2026/01/19 5001
2026/01/20 5139
2026/01/21 4844
2026/01/22 4728
2026/01/23 4729
2026/01/24 4720
2026/01/25 4670
2026/01/26 5702
2026/01/27 5303
2026/01/28 5205
2026/01/29 5251
2026/01/30 5289
2026/01/31 5213

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January saw fluctuating advertiser numbers, peaking at 5,702 on the 26th. The month concluded with 5,213 advertisers, reflecting dynamic market activity.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK 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
marksandspencer.com 1.86%
next.co.uk 1%
tesco.com 0.45%
mandmdirect.com 0.27%
office.co.uk 0.26%
ugg.com -0.37%
michaelkors.co.uk -0.39%
jdsports.co.uk -0.47%
flannels.com -0.64%
bbcicecream.eu -1.74%

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Marksandspencer.com surged with a 1.86 increase, while bbcicecream.eu dropped by 1.74.

Campaign Efficiency

UK 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.co.uk marksandspencer.com asos.com next.co.uk lululemon.co.uk debenhams.com mandmdirect.com jdsports.co.uk schuh.co.uk bbcicecream.eu
2026/01/01 2.28% 4.01% 2.22% 2.59% 1.12% 2.5% 1.8% 2.83% 2.67% 1.64%
2026/01/02 3.16% 3.22% 2.71% 1.54% 1% 2.6% 2.54% 3.49% 2.19% 1.63%
2026/01/03 4.56% 2.94% 2.55% 1.65% 1.17% 1.18% 2.72% 3.18% 1.85% 2.62%
2026/01/04 6.43% 2.76% 3.58% 1.58% 1.31% 1.17% 2.23% 3.6% 2.04% 1.08%
2026/01/05 7.38% 2.39% 2.67% 1.93% 1.6% 1.08% 1.81% 2.98% 1.93% 1.09%
2026/01/06 4.74% 3.01% 1.77% 2.38% 1.95% 1.03% 1.73% 2.6% 2.45% 1.43%
2026/01/07 1.67% 3.59% 2.41% 1.5% 1.03% 2.29% 1.93% 3.21% 2.23% 2.24%
2026/01/08 4.6% 4.47% 2.49% 2.1% 1.99% 1.01% 2.17% 2.01% 2.74% 2.26%
2026/01/09 4.85% 4.17% 2.87% 1.35% 2.14% 1.21% 1.88% 1.63% 1.62% 3.01%
2026/01/10 5.3% 3.95% 3.25% 1.73% 1.78% 0.84% 1.87% 1.8% 2.21% 1.38%
2026/01/11 5.96% 4.15% 2.65% 1.71% 1.66% 1.17% 1.42% 2.16% 1.87% 1.7%
2026/01/12 5.92% 3.75% 2.82% 1.78% 1.96% 1.61% 1.2% 2.46% 1.8% 1.12%
2026/01/13 5.89% 5.52% 0.78% 1.76% 1.7% 1.23% 1.25% 2.23% 2.5% 1.42%
2026/01/14 5.09% 3.45% 1.09% 1.58% 2.18% 1.88% 0.99% 1.46% 2.09% 5.42%
2026/01/15 4.67% 3.18% 0.33% 1.82% 2.13% 1.24% 1.17% 1.91% 2.17% 2.06%
2026/01/16 4.85% 4.17% 2.87% 1.35% 2.14% 1.21% 1.88% 1.64% 1.62% 3.01%
2026/01/17 5.46% 2.91% 1.23% 1.75% 1.97% 1.97% 1.24% 2.98% 1.76% 2.84%
2026/01/18 4.54% 3.58% 2.64% 2.27% 2.06% 1.51% 1.1% 2.89% 1.76% 2.76%
2026/01/19 4.5% 4.55% 2.82% 2.78% 2.12% 1.03% 1.42% 1.76% 1.67% 2.09%
2026/01/20 3.98% 5.69% 1.74% 3.22% 2.07% 0.98% 1.68% 1.63% 2.33% 1.88%
2026/01/21 3.63% 5.38% 2.49% 2.49% 2.08% 1.48% 2.05% 2.05% 2.11% 0.69%
2026/01/22 3.97% 5.61% 1.96% 2.4% 2.26% 1.34% 2.53% 1.77% 1.8% 1.76%
2026/01/23 4.28% 5.88% 1.59% 1.8% 2.25% 1.29% 2.5% 1.59% 1.79% 1.47%
2026/01/24 4.89% 5.44% 1.73% 1.78% 1.88% 1.37% 2.87% 1.33% 1.57% 1.44%
2026/01/25 4.85% 6.02% 2.46% 1.78% 1.89% 0.99% 3% 1.71% 1.58% 0.42%
2026/01/26 5.06% 5.19% 2.44% 2.68% 1.79% 1.2% 2.92% 1.54% 1.64% 0.39%
2026/01/27 4.7% 5.65% 2.1% 3.59% 2.1% 1.41% 2.43% 1.87% 1.82% 0.68%
2026/01/28 4.85% 6.07% 2.31% 2.79% 2.13% 2.12% 2.42% 1.81% 1.93% 0.48%
2026/01/29 4.7% 4.85% 2.74% 2.64% 2.27% 1.2% 1.93% 1.19% 1.98% 0.1%
2026/01/30 6.08% 4.62% 3.47% 3.51% 1.93% 1.5% 1.8% 1.41% 1.7% 0.45%
2026/01/31 5.92% 4.85% 3.37% 3.13% 2.09% 2.08% 1.76% 1.61% 1.46% 0.17%
  • shein.co.uk
  • marksandspencer.com
  • asos.com
  • next.co.uk
  • lululemon.co.uk
  • debenhams.com
  • mandmdirect.com
  • jdsports.co.uk
  • schuh.co.uk
  • bbcicecream.eu

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Shein.co.uk started strong, peaking mid-month, then stabilized. Marksandspencer.com rose steadily, ending January on top. Asos.com fluctuated, finishing with a slight increase. Next.co.uk and Lululemon.co.uk showed moderate growth. Debenhams.com and Mandmdirect.com had varied trends. Jdsports.co.uk and Schuh.co.uk remained stable. Bbcicecream.eu declined sharply.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK 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 UK Retail Apparel & Accessories - Last month
  1. 1
    Debenhams Official Site | The January Sale is Here https://www.debenhams.com

    Start the New Year right, with up to 70% off your fashion, beauty & home favourites. The hottest...

  2. 2
    George At ASDA https://direct.asda.com

    Clothing At George — Premium Quality Clothing At Great Value. Shop Our Wide Range At George Online Now. Find All The...

  3. 3
    M&S Clothing | Shop With Sparks Online Today https://www.marksandspencer.com

    Find Layers That Are Great For Moving From One Season To The Next, Shop The M&S Collection. Order Online For Home Delivery Or Free Collection From Your Nearest M&S Store.

  4. 4
    Nike UK | The Official Nike Site https://www.nike.com

    Any Place. Any Time. Any Condition. Be Your Best Every Time With Nike Shoes And Clothing. The...

  5. 5
    Billionaire Boys Club | Selfridges https://www.selfridges.com

    Utilitarian basics meet contemporary cool in the Billionaire Boys Club range. Discover the cult streetwear brand from Pharrell Williams and Nigo at Selfridges.

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In the competitive world of Google PPC, Debenhams entices with a massive 70% sale, while George at ASDA highlights premium quality at great value. M&S offers seamless seasonal transitions, Nike promises peak performance, and Selfridges showcases cult streetwear.

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