UK Retail Apparel & Accessories - PPC Market Share Analysis April 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 2.86977543052
97.1302245695
2%

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 45
55
45%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 11%
Transactional 15%
Navigational 3%
Seasonal 3%
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 7.01
shein.co.uk 5.34
bbcicecream.eu 4.17
next.co.uk 3.35
asos.com 3.07
gymshark.com 1.67
lululemon.co.uk 1.6
charlestyrwhitt.com 1.56
newlook.com 1.52
riverisland.com 1.51
others 69.2
  • marksandspencer.com - 7.01%
  • shein.co.uk - 5.34%
  • bbcicecream.eu - 4.17%
  • next.co.uk - 3.35%
  • asos.com - 3.07%
  • gymshark.com - 1.67%
  • lululemon.co.uk - 1.6%
  • charlestyrwhitt.com - 1.56%
  • newlook.com - 1.52%
  • riverisland.com - 1.51%
  • others - 69.2%

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In the apparel PPC landscape, ‘others’ dominate with 69.2% click share, while marksandspencer.com leads specific brands at 7.01%.

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 shein.co.uk bbcicecream.eu asos.com marksandspencer.com next.co.uk lululemon.co.uk jdsports.co.uk charlestyrwhitt.com clubllondon.com mandmdirect.com
2026/04/01 6.41% 1.32% 5.52% 5.23% 2.12% 2.08% 0.64% 1.37% 1.39% 1.17%
2026/04/02 7.27% 2.39% 2.85% 4.74% 2.4% 2.72% 0.88% 1.47% 1.29% 1.14%
2026/04/03 8.87% 1.79% 2.7% 4.64% 2.73% 2.18% 1.11% 1.3% 1.18% 1.28%
2026/04/04 9.3% 4.3% 3.04% 4.57% 2.99% 1.41% 1.12% 1.39% 1.04% 1.26%
2026/04/05 11.44% 2.97% 3.58% 4.7% 2.66% 1.37% 1.18% 1.52% 0.62% 1.44%
2026/04/06 9.54% 4.73% 2.97% 4.79% 2.42% 2.39% 1.14% 1.26% 0.82% 1.13%
2026/04/07 9.45% 5.13% 3.92% 3.63% 2.11% 1.95% 0.84% 1.36% 1.05% 1.22%
2026/04/08 9.67% 2.09% 3.63% 4.21% 1.97% 2.11% 0.6% 1.55% 1.16% 1.22%
2026/04/09 7.96% 2.26% 3.72% 5.09% 2.12% 1.83% 0.93% 1.58% 2.58% 1.36%
2026/04/10 8.46% 2.56% 4.23% 4.77% 2.46% 1.57% 1.38% 1.49% 1.62% 1.66%
2026/04/11 7.35% 4.82% 3.77% 4.59% 2.84% 2.1% 1.51% 1.54% 1.39% 1.4%
2026/04/12 8.49% 5.97% 5.13% 3.98% 2.62% 1.53% 1% 1.54% 0.6% 1.22%
2026/04/13 7.54% 3.07% 2.78% 4.95% 2.83% 2.28% 1.06% 1.86% 0.76% 1.39%
2026/04/14 4.74% 7.38% 1.66% 4.98% 2.92% 2.48% 0.79% 1.56% 1.03% 1.12%
2026/04/15 5.16% 5.74% 2.01% 4.93% 2.46% 4.42% 0.89% 1.69% 1.04% 1.21%
2026/04/16 7.19% 4.14% 2.21% 4.27% 2.2% 3.35% 0.76% 1.84% 0.95% 1.1%
2026/04/17 7.96% 3.46% 2.01% 4.78% 2.36% 2.38% 0.9% 1.89% 1% 1.22%
2026/04/18 7.22% 7.46% 2.13% 3.49% 2.43% 0.99% 1.13% 1.67% 0.79% 1.48%
2026/04/19 6.62% 6.16% 2.44% 3.84% 2.38% 1.7% 1.31% 1.78% 0.72% 1.65%
2026/04/20 4.8% 6.43% 2% 4.76% 2.83% 2.31% 1.26% 1.7% 1.27% 1.55%
2026/04/21 5.26% 1.91% 2.64% 5.57% 2.91% 2.51% 1.13% 1.81% 1.34% 1.27%
2026/04/22 4.55% 6.42% 2.9% 5.18% 2.4% 1.84% 1.53% 1.58% 1.24% 1.1%
2026/04/23 4.04% 5.49% 3.36% 5% 3.07% 1.92% 1.27% 1.49% 1.11% 1.1%
2026/04/24 3.94% 2.71% 3.04% 5.28% 3.55% 2.04% 1.08% 1.43% 1.09% 1.04%
2026/04/25 4.46% 7.98% 2.53% 4.53% 3.15% 0.96% 0.97% 1.54% 0.96% 0.92%
2026/04/26 6.12% 6.59% 2.59% 4.33% 3.31% 1.64% 0.9% 1.27% 0.94% 1.07%
2026/04/27 6.15% 7.18% 3.3% 4.78% 3.23% 2.03% 1.31% 1.01% 1.13% 1.15%
2026/04/28 6.49% 4.79% 3.9% 5.53% 3.73% 2.05% 1.44% 1.27% 1.14% 1.26%
2026/04/29 5.86% 6.62% 4.19% 4.72% 3.1% 1.45% 1.25% 1.34% 1.05% 1.11%
2026/04/30 5.54% 5.5% 4.83% 4.06% 2.74% 1.74% 1.43% 1.42% 1.08% 1.08%
  • shein.co.uk
  • bbcicecream.eu
  • asos.com
  • marksandspencer.com
  • next.co.uk
  • lululemon.co.uk
  • jdsports.co.uk
  • charlestyrwhitt.com
  • clubllondon.com
  • mandmdirect.com

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In April 2026, Shein.co.uk led with fluctuating spend, peaking early. BBCIceCream.eu surged mid-month, while Asos.com and MarksAndSpencer.com maintained steady growth. Next.co.uk and Lululemon.co.uk showed modest increases. The month concluded with diverse spending patterns.

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
2026/04/01 4757
2026/04/02 4880
2026/04/03 4922
2026/04/04 4884
2026/04/05 4918
2026/04/06 4929
2026/04/07 4919
2026/04/08 4853
2026/04/09 4940
2026/04/10 4908
2026/04/11 4783
2026/04/12 4754
2026/04/13 4638
2026/04/14 4793
2026/04/15 4831
2026/04/16 4823
2026/04/17 4856
2026/04/18 4900
2026/04/19 4720
2026/04/20 4804
2026/04/21 4774
2026/04/22 4823
2026/04/23 4823
2026/04/24 4896
2026/04/25 4703
2026/04/26 4596
2026/04/27 4786
2026/04/28 4759
2026/04/29 4760
2026/04/30 4802

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April saw fluctuating advertiser numbers, peaking at 4,940 on April 9. The month concluded with 4,802 advertisers, reflecting a dynamic landscape.

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
riverisland.com 1.94%
bbcicecream.eu 1.68%
gymshark.com 1.02%
sainsburys.co.uk 0.26%
fatface.com 0.26%
schuh.co.uk -0.31%
ugg.com -0.38%
debenhams.com -0.4%
michaelkors.co.uk -0.44%
shein.co.uk -2.11%

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River Island surged with a 1.94% click share increase, while Shein faced a 2.11% decline.

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 asos.com marksandspencer.com next.co.uk bbcicecream.eu jdsports.co.uk charlestyrwhitt.com mandmdirect.com debenhams.com newlook.com
2026/04/01 7.32% 6.95% 4.72% 2.36% 0.54% 0.88% 1.16% 1.35% 1.29% 1.46%
2026/04/02 8.36% 3.68% 4.4% 2.69% 0.98% 1.19% 1.27% 1.34% 1.46% 1.59%
2026/04/03 9.92% 3.44% 4.24% 3.04% 0.7% 1.54% 1.1% 1.47% 1.63% 1.55%
2026/04/04 10.43% 4.01% 4.29% 3.36% 1.7% 1.55% 1.19% 1.43% 1.37% 1.61%
2026/04/05 12.82% 4.75% 4.4% 2.9% 1.28% 1.61% 1.35% 1.58% 1.53% 1.52%
2026/04/06 11.26% 3.92% 4.5% 2.73% 2.02% 1.64% 1.11% 1.33% 1.23% 1.29%
2026/04/07 10.87% 5.11% 3.38% 2.44% 2.31% 1.21% 1.21% 1.42% 1.66% 1.52%
2026/04/08 11.41% 4.75% 3.83% 2.21% 1.06% 0.87% 1.35% 1.42% 1.43% 1.48%
2026/04/09 9.21% 5% 4.84% 2.39% 0.96% 1.32% 1.4% 1.55% 1.48% 0.71%
2026/04/10 9.39% 5.52% 4.45% 2.83% 1.11% 1.95% 1.25% 1.9% 1.46% 1.96%
2026/04/11 8.53% 5.09% 4.31% 3.29% 1.93% 2.28% 1.34% 1.67% 1.77% 2.35%
2026/04/12 9.87% 6.94% 3.86% 3.02% 2.54% 1.5% 1.36% 1.46% 1.19% 1.86%
2026/04/13 8.8% 3.73% 4.69% 3.3% 1.36% 1.65% 1.66% 1.61% 1.4% 1.47%
2026/04/14 5.71% 2.28% 4.86% 3.39% 3.44% 1.24% 1.43% 1.37% 1.25% 1.47%
2026/04/15 6.35% 2.73% 4.74% 2.83% 2.65% 1.32% 1.55% 1.46% 1.12% 1.32%
2026/04/16 8.77% 2.97% 3.95% 2.41% 2.05% 1.09% 1.65% 1.29% 1.22% 2.09%
2026/04/17 9.77% 2.7% 4.61% 2.57% 1.43% 1.29% 1.65% 1.44% 1.05% 0.71%
2026/04/18 8.39% 2.87% 3.39% 2.77% 3.89% 1.62% 1.48% 1.75% 1.26% 0.63%
2026/04/19 7.84% 3.28% 3.69% 2.71% 2.74% 1.94% 1.57% 1.98% 1.22% 0.89%
2026/04/20 5.81% 2.66% 4.56% 3.15% 3.28% 1.79% 1.57% 1.85% 1.08% 1.13%
2026/04/21 6.24% 3.36% 5.23% 3.12% 0.91% 1.56% 1.61% 1.48% 1.03% 1.49%
2026/04/22 5.49% 3.73% 4.83% 2.63% 2.82% 2.14% 1.43% 1.27% 1.15% 1.71%
2026/04/23 4.69% 4.2% 4.68% 3.28% 2.87% 1.84% 1.32% 1.3% 0.98% 2%
2026/04/24 4.6% 3.86% 4.67% 3.8% 1.21% 1.51% 1.28% 1.2% 1.14% 1.98%
2026/04/25 5.47% 3.39% 4.17% 3.57% 3.28% 1.43% 1.41% 1.07% 1.14% 1.71%
2026/04/26 7.23% 3.39% 3.93% 3.61% 3.43% 1.36% 1.11% 1.21% 1.13% 1.9%
2026/04/27 7.24% 4.28% 4.41% 3.55% 3.42% 1.9% 0.92% 1.34% 1.13% 1.21%
2026/04/28 7.65% 5.11% 5.15% 4.11% 1.98% 2.03% 1.11% 1.48% 1.23% 1.38%
2026/04/29 7.06% 5.4% 4.37% 3.44% 3.44% 1.8% 1.19% 1.33% 1.05% 1.54%
2026/04/30 6.51% 6.34% 3.8% 3.06% 2.75% 1.93% 1.3% 1.27% 1.03% 0.96%
  • shein.co.uk
  • asos.com
  • marksandspencer.com
  • next.co.uk
  • bbcicecream.eu
  • jdsports.co.uk
  • charlestyrwhitt.com
  • mandmdirect.com
  • debenhams.com
  • newlook.com

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Shein.co.uk started April strong, peaking at 12.82% on the 5th, then gradually declined, ending at 6.51%. Asos.com fluctuated, starting at 6.95%, dipping mid-month, and closing at 6.34%. Marksandspencer.com maintained stability, peaking at 5.23% on the 21st, finishing at 3.8%. Next.co.uk showed a steady rise, peaking at 4.11% on the 28th, ending at 3.06%. Bbcicecream.eu had a volatile month, peaking at 3.89% on the 18th, closing at 2.75%. Jdsports.co.uk saw gradual growth, peaking at 2.28% on the 11th, ending at 1.93%. Charlestyrwhitt.com remained stable, peaking at 1.66% on the 13th, closing at 1.3%. Mandmdirect.com fluctuated, peaking at 1.98% on the 19th, ending at 1.27%. Debenhams.com had a steady decline, peaking at 1.77% on the 11th, closing at 1.03%. Newlook.com experienced volatility, peaking at 2.35% on the 11th, ending at 0.96%.

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
    Billionaire boys club | Flash Sale Ends Thursday https://www.bbcicecream.eu

    The flash sale ends Thursday. Do not miss out on new styles and special offers. Shop now. Act now before the flash sale ends Thursday. Get free shipping on your qualifying order. New Lines Added Now. Free Shipping Over €120.

  2. 2
    Order Boots Online https://www.deliveroo.co.uk › deliveroo › delivery

    Same Day Delivery — Find Boots with hassle-free gift delivery on Deliveroo. Order now.

  3. 3
    M&S | Marks & Spencer | Fashion, Home, Beauty, Food & Gifts https://www.marksandspencer.com

    Shop on-trend womenswear, quality menswear, home and beauty essentials and mouth-watering food and drink. Order online with free delivery or collection at M&S

  4. 4
    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.

  5. 5
    Help | Ring sizes https://www.thediamondstore.co.uk

    Ring Sizes & Rings Sizers what is Your Ring Size? ‘Ring size’ is a measurement that refers to the inside circumference of a ring. It’s important to know your correct ring size before buying a ring, otherwise it won’t fit...

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In the bustling world of Google PPC, five standout text ads capture attention. Billionaire Boys Club entices with a flash sale urgency, while Deliveroo offers convenience with same-day delivery for boots. Marks & Spencer showcases diverse offerings, and Selfridges highlights the allure of cult streetwear. The Diamond Store educates on ring sizes, ensuring perfect fits.

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