How popular isNick Scali?
In September 2026, people searched for Nick Scali by name about 11,200 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 24.1% of all New Zealand designer furniture store searches, placing Nick Scali second out of 11 stores. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about designer furniture stores, Nick Scali did not appear in any of the answers.
Nick Scali is the second most searched of 11 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
CittàShare of searches 27.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Nick ScaliShare of searches 24.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
McKenzie & WillisShare of searches 14.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Lifestyle FurnitureShare of searches 13.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Sue-e FurnitureShare of searches 11.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top designer furniture stores in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nick Scali 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.
Simon James2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TRENZSEATER2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Dawson & Co2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Matisse2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Good Form2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Città1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
McKenzie & Willis1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bauhaus1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nick Scali0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lifestyle Furniture0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about designer furniture stores
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which designer furniture store should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best designer furniture stores in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best designer furniture store in New Zealand for a home?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best furniture store”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“modern furniture nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which designer furniture stores compete with Nick Scali?
Share of searches by month for Città, Nick Scali, McKenzie & Willis, Lifestyle Furniture, Sue-e Furniture, Simon James. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Città | Nick Scali | McKenzie & Willis | Lifestyle Furniture | Sue-e Furniture | Simon James | TRENZSEATER | Dawson & Co | Bauhaus | Matisse | Good Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.7% | 21.4% | 12.7% | 15.8% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.71% | 0.33% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.1% | 20.9% | 11.9% | 14.7% | 11.8% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.68% | 0.3% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.7% | 17.8% | 10.7% | 12.7% | 13% | 5.9% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.59% | 0.18% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.6% | 23.7% | 13.3% | 12.7% | 13.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.64% | 0.28% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.5% | 18.3% | 13.4% | 13.1% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.35% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.9% | 17% | 17.7% | 13.7% | 11.7% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.98% | 0.3% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.5% | 23.9% | 11.6% | 13.8% | 11.6% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.82% | 0.24% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 27.6% | 23.3% | 13.3% | 15% | 10.8% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 2% | 0.76% | 0.28% | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.5% | 24.7% | 11.5% | 13.1% | 11.5% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.81% | 0.36% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.3% | 24.2% | 11.8% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.98% | 0.57% | 0.15% |
| Aug 2026 | 27% | 23.5% | 16.2% | 10.2% | 13.1% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2% | 0.74% | 0.34% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.8% | 24.1% | 14.2% | 13.2% | 11.6% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.24% | 0.11% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 27.8% | 12.9K | -4.6% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.1% | 11.2K | -4.9% | +0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.2% | 6.6K | -18.7% | -2 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 13.2% | 6.1K | +19.5% | +3 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 11.6% | 5.4K | -18.2% | -1.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.4% | 2.1K | +1.5% | +0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.9% | 880 | -32.3% | -0.7 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.5% | 720 | -28% | -0.4 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.8% | 370 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.24% | 110 | -35.3% | -0.1 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.11% | 50 | -28.6% | 0 points |
1.
Città27.8%
Held 1st. 12.9K estimated branded searches, -4.6% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
24.1%
Held 2nd. 11.2K estimated branded searches, -4.9% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
14.2%
Held 3rd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.7% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
13.2%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 6.1K estimated branded searches, +19.5% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
11.6%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
4.4%
Held 6th. 2.1K estimated branded searches, +1.5% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
1.9%
Held 7th. 880 estimated branded searches, -32.3% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
1.5%
Held 8th. 720 estimated branded searches, -28% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
9.
Bauhaus0.8%
Held 9th. 370 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
10.
Matisse0.24%
Held 10th. 110 estimated branded searches, -35.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
11.
Good Form0.11%
Held 11th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Nick Scali and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Nick Scali
18 comparisons
- Città vs Nick Scali
- Big Save Furniture vs Nick Scali
- Early Settler vs Nick Scali
- Freedom Furniture vs Nick Scali
- Harvey Norman vs Nick Scali
- IKEA vs Nick Scali
- Mocka vs Nick Scali
- Nick Scali vs NOOD
- Nick Scali vs Target Furniture
- McKenzie & Willis vs Nick Scali
- Lifestyle Furniture vs Nick Scali
- Nick Scali vs Sue-e Furniture
- Nick Scali vs Smiths City
- Nick Scali vs Simon James
- Nick Scali vs TRENZSEATER
- Dawson & Co vs Nick Scali
- Bauhaus vs Nick Scali
- Matisse vs Nick Scali
How has branded search demand for Nick Scali changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Nick Scali in New Zealand held steady, from 11.1K to 11.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nick Scali’s share of searches among designer furniture stores in New Zealand increased from 21.4% to 24.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nick Scali’s share of searches among designer furniture stores in New Zealand peaked at 24.7% in June 2026 and was lowest at 17% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand designer furniture stores in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Lifestyle Furniture overtook Sue-e Furniture to rank 4th among designer furniture stores in New Zealand, with 13.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Città gained share of searches among designer furniture stores in New Zealand, from 27% to 27.8%.

In September 2026, Nick Scali gained share of searches among designer furniture stores in New Zealand, from 23.5% to 24.1%.

In September 2026, McKenzie & Willis lost share of searches among designer furniture stores in New Zealand, from 16.2% to 14.2%.

In September 2026, Sue-e Furniture lost share of searches among designer furniture stores in New Zealand, from 13.1% to 11.6%.

In September 2026, TRENZSEATER lost share of searches among designer furniture stores in New Zealand, from 2.6% to 1.9%.
How are Nick Scali’s branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nick Scali’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.
- nick scali
- nick scali furniture
- nick scali sale
- nick scali shops
- nick scali sofa
- nickscali
- nickscali furniture
- nickscali sofa
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Where does Nick Scali compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| furniture retailers | 9th of 11 | 1.9% | Show ranking |
| Designer furniture stores | 2nd of 11 | 24.1% | Shown above |

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