US Retail Apparel & Accessories - PPC Market Share Analysis May 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 6.0765010366
93.9234989634
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 33
67
33%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

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

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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 6.81
shein.com 4.03
coach.com 3.88
nike.com 2.52
fashionnova.com 2.43
macys.com 2.07
birkenstock.com 2.06
oldnavy.gap.com 1.8
victoriassecret.com 1.68
walmart.com 1.38
others 71.34
  • lululemon.com - 6.81%
  • shein.com - 4.03%
  • coach.com - 3.88%
  • nike.com - 2.52%
  • fashionnova.com - 2.43%
  • macys.com - 2.07%
  • birkenstock.com - 2.06%
  • oldnavy.gap.com - 1.8%
  • victoriassecret.com - 1.68%
  • walmart.com - 1.38%
  • others - 71.34%

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In the apparel and accessories PPC landscape, Lululemon leads with 6.81% click share, followed by Shein at 4.03%. Others dominate with 71.34%, 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 shein.com coach.com lululemon.com temu.com walmart.com gap.com victoriassecret.com nike.com macys.com on.com
2026/05/01 2.71% 7.73% 2.82% 0.49% 0.63% 1.14% 1.52% 1.69% 1.64% 0.99%
2026/05/02 3.54% 5.53% 4.43% 0.6% 0.61% 1.49% 1.66% 1.88% 1.78% 1.08%
2026/05/03 4.11% 6.4% 4.13% 0.78% 0.62% 1.44% 1.54% 1.93% 1.73% 1%
2026/05/04 2.93% 4.55% 4.54% 0.75% 0.76% 2.04% 2.27% 1.96% 1.34% 0.97%
2026/05/05 3.99% 4.96% 4.75% 0.63% 0.63% 2.36% 2.54% 1.97% 1.27% 1.7%
2026/05/06 3.8% 3.55% 4.95% 0.8% 0.69% 1.6% 2.23% 2.08% 1.31% 1.65%
2026/05/07 3.2% 4.48% 6.63% 0.79% 0.79% 1.96% 2.09% 1.71% 1.25% 1.49%
2026/05/08 3.26% 4.34% 4.23% 0.45% 0.51% 1.41% 2.4% 1.99% 1.52% 1.26%
2026/05/09 3.95% 5.24% 5.13% 0.57% 0.48% 1.16% 2.44% 2.04% 1.5% 1.41%
2026/05/10 4.44% 5.29% 4.32% 0.65% 0.49% 0.98% 2.93% 2.04% 1.45% 1.21%
2026/05/11 6.76% 3.66% 3.04% 1.47% 1.27% 1.53% 1.89% 1.82% 1.05% 1.78%
2026/05/12 6.5% 3.92% 3.43% 1.58% 1.68% 1.56% 1.49% 1.79% 1.19% 1.51%
2026/05/13 4.82% 1.44% 3.48% 0.68% 1.35% 1.46% 2.24% 1.58% 1.24% 1.46%
2026/05/14 5.63% 2.43% 3.49% 1.12% 1.31% 1.22% 2.09% 1.74% 1.16% 1.27%
2026/05/15 3.27% 4.32% 4.21% 0.46% 0.5% 1.4% 2.39% 1.98% 1.51% 1.26%
2026/05/16 6.32% 2.51% 3.72% 1.33% 1.89% 1.65% 1.88% 1.95% 1.23% 1.49%
2026/05/17 7.34% 3.96% 2.79% 1.39% 1.78% 2.14% 1.16% 1.9% 1.42% 1.33%
2026/05/18 6.94% 3.37% 3.19% 1.3% 1.9% 2% 1.54% 1.76% 1.02% 1.26%
2026/05/19 6.95% 4.47% 4.28% 1.05% 2.08% 2.3% 1.55% 1.72% 1.1% 1.11%
2026/05/20 6.4% 3.29% 4.01% 1.01% 1.9% 2.59% 1.82% 1.82% 1.07% 1.36%
2026/05/21 6.36% 3.61% 3.68% 0.92% 1.79% 1.74% 1.42% 1.8% 1.14% 1.35%
2026/05/22 6.45% 1.8% 3.1% 1.1% 2.23% 1.74% 1.95% 1.72% 1.35% 1.03%
2026/05/23 6.33% 1.55% 3.83% 1.12% 1.76% 1.82% 1.59% 2.11% 1.29% 1.11%
2026/05/24 5.61% 3.84% 3.44% 1.16% 1.69% 2.11% 1.79% 2.02% 1.29% 1.17%
2026/05/25 5.44% 3.38% 3.55% 1.44% 1.68% 1.72% 1.6% 1.62% 1.11% 1.02%
2026/05/26 5.51% 4.5% 3.46% 1.42% 1.76% 1.48% 2.06% 1.97% 1.05% 0.88%
2026/05/27 5.02% 4.61% 1.62% 1.53% 2.39% 1.55% 1.66% 2.35% 1.67% 1.2%
2026/05/28 5.66% 4.21% 2.94% 1.55% 2.29% 1.3% 1.19% 1.92% 1.27% 1.18%
2026/05/29 6.63% 4.87% 4.04% 1.87% 2.03% 1.6% 1.73% 1.81% 1.11% 1.1%
2026/05/30 6.26% 3.91% 3.62% 1.98% 1.82% 1.73% 1.77% 1.64% 1.06% 1.21%
2026/05/31 6.28% 4.39% 3.15% 2% 1.93% 1.87% 1.54% 1.43% 1.42% 1.26%
  • shein.com
  • coach.com
  • lululemon.com
  • temu.com
  • walmart.com
  • gap.com
  • victoriassecret.com
  • nike.com
  • macys.com
  • on.com

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In May 2026, Shein’s PPC spend surged, peaking mid-month, while Coach’s fluctuated, ending lower. Lululemon saw a steady rise, and Temu’s spend gradually increased. Walmart’s spend spiked late month, and Gap’s remained stable. Victoria’s Secret and Nike showed minor fluctuations, while Macy’s and On.com maintained consistent spend levels.

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
2026/05/01 6490
2026/05/02 6473
2026/05/03 6493
2026/05/04 6489
2026/05/05 6728
2026/05/06 6823
2026/05/07 6849
2026/05/08 6909
2026/05/09 6751
2026/05/10 6801
2026/05/11 7980
2026/05/12 8207
2026/05/13 7223
2026/05/14 7488
2026/05/15 6909
2026/05/16 8021
2026/05/17 7972
2026/05/18 7750
2026/05/19 7740
2026/05/20 7813
2026/05/21 7883
2026/05/22 7884
2026/05/23 7937
2026/05/24 8255
2026/05/25 10154
2026/05/26 10125
2026/05/27 8939
2026/05/28 9038
2026/05/29 8880
2026/05/30 8877
2026/05/31 8860

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May began with 6,490 advertisers, fluctuating slightly until a surge on May 11, reaching 7,980. The peak was on May 25 with 10,154 advertisers. The month concluded with 8,860 advertisers.

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
shein.com 0.87%
carters.com 0.72%
walmart.com 0.67%
vans.com 0.55%
birkenstock.com 0.48%
kay.com -0.46%
macys.com -0.52%
lululemon.com -0.64%
oldnavy.gap.com -0.95%
fashionnova.com -1.96%

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Fashionnova.com saw the largest decline in click share, dropping by 1.96%. Meanwhile, shein.com experienced the most significant increase, gaining 0.87%.

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 coach.com gap.com walmart.com temu.com kohls.com macys.com nike.com fashionnova.com
2026/05/01 3.46% 4.85% 4.4% 1.69% 1.04% 0.74% 0.92% 2.48% 1.77% 2.8%
2026/05/02 4.46% 5.5% 3.48% 2.08% 0.94% 0.83% 0.89% 2.52% 1.89% 4.46%
2026/05/03 5.17% 5.53% 3.69% 2.17% 0.95% 1.1% 0.85% 2.42% 1.93% 2.21%
2026/05/04 3.85% 4.93% 2.99% 3.06% 1.21% 1.08% 0.7% 2.02% 1.9% 1.34%
2026/05/05 4.95% 5.51% 2.69% 4.59% 1.07% 0.91% 0.45% 1.78% 1.85% 1.38%
2026/05/06 4.47% 6.37% 2.52% 2.24% 1.17% 1.14% 0.89% 1.79% 1.92% 1.4%
2026/05/07 3.84% 8.61% 3.28% 4.07% 1.24% 1.14% 1.49% 1.68% 1.52% 1.35%
2026/05/08 3.83% 5.67% 3.1% 1.74% 0.88% 0.67% 0.73% 2.28% 1.99% 2.49%
2026/05/09 4.77% 6.06% 2.98% 1.97% 0.79% 0.79% 0.82% 2.25% 2.04% 3.98%
2026/05/10 5.37% 5.56% 3.09% 1.74% 0.79% 0.94% 0.79% 2.14% 2.05% 1.95%
2026/05/11 8.06% 3.61% 2.51% 2.83% 1.88% 1.89% 1.75% 1.29% 1.87% 0.85%
2026/05/12 7.78% 4.09% 2.33% 2.91% 2.44% 2.02% 1.8% 1.48% 1.87% 1.58%
2026/05/13 5.73% 3.83% 1.21% 3.66% 2.21% 1.01% 0.99% 1.64% 1.57% 1.88%
2026/05/14 6.73% 3.74% 1.99% 2.18% 2.05% 1.6% 1.47% 1.47% 1.75% 1.05%
2026/05/15 3.84% 5.66% 3.09% 1.74% 0.88% 0.68% 0.73% 2.28% 1.99% 2.49%
2026/05/16 7.04% 4.34% 1.97% 2.73% 2.71% 1.69% 2.56% 1.53% 1.95% 1.5%
2026/05/17 8.47% 2.44% 2.38% 3.68% 2.59% 1.79% 1.68% 1.75% 1.98% 1.84%
2026/05/18 8.14% 3.26% 2.13% 3.32% 2.82% 1.74% 1.33% 1.35% 1.85% 2.02%
2026/05/19 8.29% 4.77% 2.47% 4.23% 3.1% 1.4% 0.96% 1.41% 1.8% 2.38%
2026/05/20 7.36% 4.38% 2.37% 4.84% 2.76% 1.32% 0.96% 1.31% 1.88% 0.72%
2026/05/21 7.34% 4.39% 2.37% 2.96% 2.58% 1.17% 1.12% 1.47% 1.88% 0.99%
2026/05/22 7.38% 2.78% 1.85% 2.96% 3.24% 1.4% 1.62% 1.69% 1.73% 0.64%
2026/05/23 7.18% 4.48% 1.57% 3.37% 2.54% 1.44% 1.23% 1.58% 2.17% 0.63%
2026/05/24 6.41% 4.04% 2.52% 3.76% 2.45% 1.53% 1.09% 1.61% 2.11% 0.56%
2026/05/25 6.22% 3.97% 2.47% 2.71% 2.37% 1.83% 1.17% 1.36% 1.67% 0.73%
2026/05/26 6.39% 3.77% 3.25% 2.21% 2.53% 1.83% 1.39% 1.3% 2.03% 0.64%
2026/05/27 5.9% 1.62% 3.55% 2.19% 3.42% 1.96% 1.22% 2.1% 2.55% 0.72%
2026/05/28 6.91% 3.37% 3.42% 2.18% 3.37% 2.04% 1.15% 1.59% 2.13% 0.63%
2026/05/29 8.05% 4.75% 3.32% 2.97% 2.97% 2.45% 1.53% 1.34% 1.87% 0.65%
2026/05/30 7.53% 3.97% 3.05% 3.07% 2.6% 2.57% 1.72% 1.27% 1.68% 0.7%
2026/05/31 7.62% 3.59% 3.38% 2.81% 2.68% 2.6% 1.95% 1.7% 1.41% 0.53%
  • shein.com
  • lululemon.com
  • coach.com
  • gap.com
  • walmart.com
  • temu.com
  • kohls.com
  • macys.com
  • nike.com
  • fashionnova.com

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Shein’s impression share surged mid-month, peaking at 8.47% on May 17. Lululemon’s share fluctuated, ending at 3.59%. Coach’s share dipped, while Gap’s rose to 4.84% on May 20. Walmart and Temu saw gradual increases, finishing at 2.68% and 2.6%, respectively.

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
    Fashion Nova® https://www.fashionnova.com

    Most-Wanted Trending Looks — Fashion Nova® Delivers Fast, Trendy And Affordable Fashion For Every Occasion. Discover Women, Mens, And Kids Fashion At Fashion Nova® - Shop For...

  2. 2
    Macy's Official Site - Shop Spring Trends Now https://www.macys.com

    Make Macy's Your One-Stop Destination For the Latest Fashion Products, Cosmetics & More. Bright Colors & Floral Prints. Refresh Your Wardrobe & Home This Spring At Macy's. Shop Online Today.

  3. 3
    Nike® Official Site https://www.nike.com › shop › nike

    Nike® Shoes, Apparel & More — Shop the official Nike® store for the latest shoes, apparel & gear. Gear up with new shoes & clothes designed for performance & comfort. Shop Nike® now. Live...

  4. 4
    SKECHERS Official Site | The Comfort Technology Company https://www.skechers.com

    Shop Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company for the Hands Free Slip-ins, work shoes, and boots for the whole family. Join Skechers Plus for 20% off and free shipping on any order.

  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 fast, trendy, and affordable fashion for all. Macy’s embraces spring with vibrant colors and floral prints. Nike focuses on performance and comfort with its latest gear. Skechers highlights comfort technology and exclusive offers. Victoria’s Secret entices with beloved lingerie essentials.

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