How popular isTrents?
In September 2026, people searched for Trents by name about 3,820 times in New Zealand, a 36.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2.7% of all New Zealand wholesale and cash and carry store searches, placing Trents sixth out of seven stores. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wholesale and cash and carry stores, Trents appeared in three of the four answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.
Trents is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
CostcoShare of searches 47.5%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
GilmoursShare of searches 23%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- BidfoodShare of searches 14.5%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Moore Wilson'sShare of searches 8.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
TrentsShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top wholesale and cash and carry stores in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Trents was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Trents is the third most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Gilmours1st
- Moore Wilson's2nd
- Trents3rd
- Costco4th
- Bidfood5th
Service Foods–- Toops–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Gilmours4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Moore Wilson's3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Trents3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Costco2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Bidfood1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Service Foods0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Toops0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about wholesale and cash and carry stores
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cash and carry store should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cash and carry stores in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cash and carry store in New Zealand for stock for resale?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cash and carry stores”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wholesale food suppliers nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which wholesale and cash and carry stores compete with Trents?
Share of searches by month for Costco, Gilmours, Bidfood, Moore Wilson's, Service Foods, Trents. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Costco | Gilmours | Bidfood | Moore Wilson's | Service Foods | Trents | Toops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.2% | 24.8% | 13.1% | 11% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.8% | 23.1% | 12.3% | 10.3% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.1% | 21.7% | 11.3% | 14.5% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.1% | 22.3% | 14.2% | 9.9% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.1% | 24.4% | 15.5% | 10.9% | 4.1% | 3% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.5% | 25.2% | 15.9% | 9.2% | 4.2% | 3% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.5% | 20.1% | 12.7% | 10.9% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 46.8% | 22.6% | 14.2% | 10.1% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 43% | 25.1% | 15.8% | 9.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.1% | 22.5% | 14.3% | 10.1% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.6% | 23% | 14.4% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.5% | 23% | 14.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.5% | 68.5K | +1.6% | +0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23% | 33.2K | -0.06% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.5% | 20.8K | -0.1% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.4% | 12.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.9% | 5.6K | -18.2% | -0.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.7% | 3.8K | -5% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.1% | 140 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Costco47.5%
Held 1st. 68.5K estimated branded searches, +1.6% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
2.
Gilmours23%
Held 2nd. 33.2K estimated branded searches, -0.06% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.Bidfood
14.5%
Held 3rd. 20.8K estimated branded searches, -0.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.4%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.9%
Held 5th. 5.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
6.
Trents2.7%
Held 6th. 3.8K estimated branded searches, -5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.Toops
0.1%
Held 7th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Trents changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Trents in New Zealand fell from 6K to 3.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Trents’ share of searches among wholesale and cash and carry stores in New Zealand decreased from 3.7% to 2.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Trents’ share of searches among wholesale and cash and carry stores in New Zealand peaked at 3.7% in October 2025 and was lowest at 2.2% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand wholesale and cash and carry stores in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Costco gained share of searches among wholesale and cash and carry stores in New Zealand, from 46.6% to 47.5%.
In September 2026, Service Foods lost share of searches among wholesale and cash and carry stores in New Zealand, from 4.7% to 3.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Trents in New Zealand fell 36.7% over 12 measured months, from 6K to 3.8K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Moore Wilson's in New Zealand fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 12.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Gilmours in New Zealand fell 18.4% over 12 measured months, from 40.6K to 33.2K in September 2026.
How are Trents’ branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Trents’ 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.
- trents cash and carry
- trents christchurch
- trents wholesale
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