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How popular isColumbia in search?

In August 2026, there were an estimated 2.9K branded searches for Columbia in New Zealand which is up 133.9% over the last 11 months. Columbia holds 0.92% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand outdoor clothing brands and is ranked 8th of 10 competitors for search popularity.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. Kathmandu33.9%
  2. Macpac26%
  3. Patagonia12.8%
  4. Swanndri9.5%
  5. Arc'teryx8.2%
  6. The North Face4.8%
  7. Icebreaker2.5%
  8. Columbia0.92%
  9. Earth Sea Sky0.89%
  10. Rab0.56%
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Which outdoor clothing brands compete with Columbia?

Columbia against outdoor clothing brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for Kathmandu, Macpac, Patagonia, Swanndri, Arc'teryx, The North Face, Icebreaker, Columbia. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthKathmanduMacpacPatagoniaSwanndriArc'teryxThe North FaceIcebreakerColumbiaEarth Sea SkyRab
Oct 202535.7%32.8%11%7.6%5.5%2.9%2.5%0.49%0.97%0.48%
Nov 202539%31.5%9.6%8%5.3%2.8%2.3%0.41%0.72%0.34%
Dec 202539.6%34.4%9.1%6.6%4.7%2.4%1.8%0.43%0.68%0.32%
Jan 202639.2%31.3%11.8%5.4%5.5%3.3%1.7%0.58%0.9%0.41%
Feb 202636.1%31.7%12.5%6.7%5.6%3.2%2%0.65%0.96%0.54%
Mar 202636.4%32.1%11.2%7.8%5%3.2%2.1%0.63%0.95%0.57%
Apr 202638%29%10.9%9.4%5.1%3.3%2.2%0.72%0.89%0.6%
May 202636.1%29.5%9.1%10.2%5%4.8%2.3%1.5%0.93%0.56%
Jun 202636.1%27.9%8.1%10.7%5.9%6.2%1.9%1.7%0.98%0.47%
Jul 202638%26%8.5%9.6%6.3%6.5%2.2%1.2%1.1%0.51%
Aug 202633.9%26%12.8%9.5%8.2%4.8%2.5%0.92%0.89%0.56%
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  1. 1.Kathmandu

    33.9%

    held 1st · 107K estimated branded searches · -24.5% vs prior month · -4.1 points

  2. 2.Macpac

    26%

    held 2nd · 82.2K estimated branded searches · -15.3% vs prior month · 0 points

  3. 3.Patagonia

    12.8%

    moved from 4th to 3rd · 40.4K estimated branded searches · +26.7% vs prior month · +4.2 points

  4. 4.Swanndri

    9.5%

    moved from 3rd to 4th · 30K estimated branded searches · -15.9% vs prior month · -0.1 points

  5. 5.Arc'teryx

    8.2%

    moved from 6th to 5th · 26K estimated branded searches · +10.6% vs prior month · +1.9 points

  6. 6.The North Face

    4.8%

    moved from 5th to 6th · 15.2K estimated branded searches · -37.5% vs prior month · -1.7 points

  7. 7.Icebreaker

    2.5%

    held 7th · 7.9K estimated branded searches · -2.7% vs prior month · +0.3 points

  8. 8.Columbia

    0.92%

    held 8th · 2.9K estimated branded searches · -36.5% vs prior month · -0.3 points

  9. 9.Earth Sea Sky

    0.89%

    held 9th · 2.8K estimated branded searches · -33.1% vs prior month · -0.2 points

  10. 10.Rab

    0.56%

    held 10th · 1.8K estimated branded searches · -7.4% vs prior month · 0 points

Compare search popularity between Columbia and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for Columbia changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Columbia in New Zealand rose from 1.2K to 2.9K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Columbia’s estimated Share of Search among outdoor clothing brands in New Zealand peaked at 1.7% in June 2026 and was lowest at 0.41% in November 2025.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Columbia rose from 9th to 8th among outdoor clothing brands in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand outdoor clothing brands in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Arc'teryx overtook The North Face to rank 5th among outdoor clothing brands in New Zealand, at 8.2%.

  2. In August 2026, Patagonia overtook Swanndri to rank 3rd among outdoor clothing brands in New Zealand, at 12.8%.

  3. In August 2026, Kathmandu lost estimated Share of Search among outdoor clothing brands in New Zealand, from 38% to 33.9%.

  4. In August 2026, The North Face lost estimated Share of Search among outdoor clothing brands in New Zealand, from 6.5% to 4.8%.

  5. Macpac’s estimated Share of Search among outdoor clothing brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 29.5% to 26% in August 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Columbia in New Zealand rose 133.9% over 11 measured months, from 1.2K to 2.9K in August 2026.

How is Columbia measured?

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

13 branded search terms

  • columbia benton springs fleece jacket
  • columbia clothing
  • columbia fleece jacket
  • columbia jacket
  • columbia mens watertight ii jacket
  • columbia nz
  • columbia rain jacket
  • columbia ski jacket
  • columbia sportswear
  • columbia sportswear fleece
  • columbia watertight 2 jacket
  • columbia womens benton springs full zip fleece jacket
  • puffy columbia jacket

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