How popular isDickies?
In September 2026, people searched for Dickies by name about 690 times in New Zealand, a 20.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.01% of all New Zealand cargo shorts brand searches, placing Dickies tenth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cargo shorts brands, Dickies did not appear in any of the answers.
Dickies is the tenth most searched of 10 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Cotton OnShare of searches 55.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
KathmanduShare of searches 16.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Mountain WarehouseShare of searches 14.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
AS ColourShare of searches 9.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
DickiesShare of searches 0.01%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top cargo shorts brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dickies did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Mountain Warehouse4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cotton On3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hard Yakka3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kathmandu2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AS Colour2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Stoney Creek2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Helly Hansen2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wrangler0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dickies0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cargo shorts brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cargo shorts brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cargo shorts brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cargo shorts brand in New Zealand for hot weather wear?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cargo shorts nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mens cargo shorts”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which cargo shorts brands compete with Dickies?
Share of searches by month for Cotton On, Kathmandu, Mountain Warehouse, AS Colour, Stoney Creek, Dickies. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cotton On | Kathmandu | Mountain Warehouse | AS Colour | Stoney Creek | Hard Yakka | Helly Hansen | Lee | Wrangler | Dickies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.6% | 16.4% | 14.1% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 0.61% | 0.37% | 0.11% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.1% | 16.8% | 12% | 12% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.32% | 0.08% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.2% | 17.7% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 2% | 0.31% | 0.47% | 0.05% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.6% | 19.9% | 16.2% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 0.56% | 0.51% | 0.09% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.3% | 17.2% | 14.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.38% | 0.11% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.1% | 16.9% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 0.52% | 0.31% | 0.09% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.7% | 19.6% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 0.54% | 0.37% | 0.09% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 54.3% | 17.1% | 14.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 0.61% | 0.38% | 0.11% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.1% | 21.7% | 15.2% | 10.2% | 4.5% | 0.72% | 0.4% | 0.12% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.9% | 21% | 21.6% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 0.62% | 0.38% | 0.11% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.9% | 17.7% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 0.58% | 0.48% | 0.12% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.7% | 16.6% | 14.3% | 9.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 0.37% | 0.09% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.7% | 193K | +0.24% | +6.7 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 16.6% | 57.6K | -17.6% | -1.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 14.3% | 49.5K | -33.1% | -4.5 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.5% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -0.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.9% | 9.9K | -18.2% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.6% | 2.1K | -9.6% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.37% | 1.3K | -31.6% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.09% | 320 | -33.3% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.02% | 70 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.01% | 40 | +33.3% | 0 points |
55.7%
Held 1st. 193K estimated branded searches, +0.24% vs prior month. Share +6.7 points.
16.6%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 57.6K estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
14.3%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -4.5 points.
9.5%
Held 4th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
2.9%
Held 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.6%
Held 6th. 2.1K estimated branded searches, -9.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.37%
Held 7th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -31.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
8.
Lee0.09%
Held 8th. 320 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Wrangler0.02%
Held 9th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Dickies0.01%
Held 10th. 40 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Dickies and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Dickies
11 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Dickies changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Dickies in New Zealand fell from 870 to 690.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dickies’ share of searches among cargo shorts brands in New Zealand held steady at 0.01%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cargo shorts brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Cotton On gained share of searches among cargo shorts brands in New Zealand, from 48.9% to 55.7%.

In September 2026, Mountain Warehouse lost share of searches among cargo shorts brands in New Zealand, from 18.8% to 14.3%.

In September 2026, Kathmandu lost share of searches among cargo shorts brands in New Zealand, from 17.7% to 16.6%.

In September 2026, AS Colour lost share of searches among cargo shorts brands in New Zealand, from 10.3% to 9.5%.

Stoney Creek’s share of searches among cargo shorts brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.5% to 2.9% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Lee in New Zealand fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 320 in September 2026.
How are Dickies’ branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dickies’ 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.
- coveralls dickies
- dickies overalls
- dickies work coat
- dickies work pants
- dickies work shirts
- dickies work shorts
- dickies workwear
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Where does Dickies compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo shorts brands | 10th of 10 | 0.01% | Shown above |
| Cargo pants brands | 7th of 7 | 0.01% | Show ranking |
| Workwear brands | 10th of 14 | 1.4% | Show ranking |

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