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Glassons vs Uniqlo:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Glassons and Uniqlo were level in searches among youth fashion retailers in Australia, with an estimated 550K branded searches each, at 11.1% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about youth fashion retailers, Uniqlo appeared in four of the five answers and Glassons in three. Glassons was mentioned before Uniqlo in three out of four answers that named either.

Among youth fashion retailers in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Glassons and Uniqlo are searched for about as often as each other.

Glassons 550K searchesUniqlo 550K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Uniqlo, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Glassons in 3

Uniqlo in 4 of 5Glassons in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Glassons, named ahead of Uniqlo in 3 of 4 answers

Glassons first in 3Uniqlo first in 1

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Top youth fashion retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Uniqlo was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Glassons was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Glassons was listed before Uniqlo in three out of four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Cotton On1st
  2. Factorie2nd
  3. Glassons3rd
  4. Ghanda4th
  5. Universal Store5th
  6. H&M6th
  7. The Iconic7th
  8. City Beach8th
  9. Uniqlo9th
  10. Jay Jays10th
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Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Cotton On4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Uniqlo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • The Iconic4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Glassons3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • City Beach3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • H&M3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Universal Store3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Ghanda3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Factorie3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kmart3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+5 more

See every answer about youth fashion retailers

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 27, 2026.

Is Glassons or Uniqlo more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Glassons and Uniqlo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 youth fashion retailers we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

Glassons and Uniqlo among youth fashion retailers in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for Glassons, Uniqlo. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthCotton OnGlassonsUniqloCity BeachPrincess PollySupréThe IconicZaraH&MUniversal StoreGhandaFactorieJay JaysEdge ClothingKmart
Oct 202519.9%9%10.9%9%7.3%6%9%7.3%6%6%4.9%2.2%2.2%0.24%0.13%
Nov 202518.3%8.2%10.1%10.1%6.7%6.7%10.1%6.7%5.5%6.7%5.5%3%2%0.22%0.1%
Dec 202519.7%8.9%10.9%10.9%4.9%5.9%7.3%7.3%5.9%7.3%4.9%3.2%2.7%0.24%0.11%
Jan 202618.1%9.9%12.1%9.9%5.4%5.4%8.1%8.1%6.6%6.6%4.4%3%2%0.22%0.12%
Feb 202616.9%11.3%13.8%7.6%7.6%6.2%7.6%7.6%6.2%6.2%4.1%2.8%1.9%0.2%0.14%
Mar 202619.8%10.9%13.3%7.3%6%6%7.3%8.9%6%6%4%2.7%1.8%0.24%0.13%
Apr 202616.7%11.2%13.7%7.5%6.1%6.1%7.5%9.1%6.1%6.1%5%2.7%1.8%0.25%0.13%
May 202616.4%11%16.4%6%6%6%7.3%9%6%6%4.9%2.7%1.8%0.24%0.13%
Jun 202616.9%11.3%13.8%6.2%6.2%6.2%7.6%9.3%6.2%6.2%5.1%2.8%1.9%0.3%0.11%
Jul 202615.2%10.2%15.2%6.8%6.8%5.6%8.3%8.3%6.8%5.6%5.6%3.1%2.1%0.22%0.12%
Aug 202616.8%11.2%13.7%7.5%7.5%6.1%7.5%7.5%6.1%6.1%5%2.8%1.8%0.2%0.11%
Sep 202616.6%11.1%11.1%9.1%7.4%7.4%7.4%7.4%6.1%6.1%5%2.7%2.2%0.24%0.13%

How has the Glassons and Uniqlo comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Glassons was ahead of Uniqlo in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Glassons’ share of searches among youth fashion retailers in Australia moved from 9% to 11.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 550K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Uniqlo’s share of searches among youth fashion retailers in Australia moved from 10.9% to 11.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 550K.

How did search popularity change for Australia youth fashion retailers in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Uniqlo lost share of searches among youth fashion retailers in Australia, from 13.7% to 11.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Glassons rose from 3rd to 2nd among youth fashion retailers in Australia.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Glassons’ and Uniqlo’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Glassons

1 branded search term

  • glassons

Uniqlo

1 branded search term

  • uniqlo

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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