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July vs Samsonite:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Samsonite had more branded searches than July among luggage brands in New Zealand. Samsonite had about 4,600 branded searches, while July had 1,360. Samsonite made up 42.4% of all luggage brand searches we track, and July accounted for 12.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about luggage brands, Samsonite appeared in all five answers and July in four. Samsonite was mentioned before July in every answer.

Among luggage brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Samsonite, about 3 searches for every 1 for July

Samsonite 4.6K searchesJuly 1.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Samsonite, mentioned in every answer we collected

Samsonite in 5 of 5July in 4 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Samsonite, named ahead of July in every answer

Samsonite first in 4July never first

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Top luggage brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Samsonite appeared in all five answers. July was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Samsonite was listed before July in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Samsonite1st
  2. Antler2nd
  3. American Tourister3rd
  4. Briggs & Riley4th
  5. July5th
  6. Away6th
  7. Monos7th
  8. Tumi8th
  9. Delsey9th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Samsonite5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • July4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Antler4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • American Tourister3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Briggs & Riley3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Tumi1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Delsey1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Away1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Monos1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is July or Samsonite more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for July and Samsonite by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine luggage brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

July and Samsonite among luggage brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSamsoniteAmerican TouristerJulyAntlerTumiDelseyAwayBriggs & RileyMonos
Oct 202540.2%19%14.9%8.5%8.4%5.2%1.6%1.3%0.86%
Nov 202543.4%17.8%16.2%7.5%5.5%4.2%2.9%1.5%0.93%
Dec 202544.8%17.6%13.2%7.5%7.6%4.8%2.2%1.5%0.88%
Jan 202641.8%18%14.8%8.2%7.7%4.4%2.2%2.3%0.71%
Feb 202639%16.7%21.7%7.1%6.8%4.4%2%1.6%0.67%
Mar 202644.4%15%15.7%7.4%6.5%4.9%3.2%2%1%
Apr 202643.8%15.7%13.2%10%7.9%4.1%2.8%1.9%0.64%
May 202641.4%16.8%14.7%8.9%6.4%3.9%3.9%1.5%2.4%
Jun 202641.2%14.9%14%8.1%5.5%4.2%6.6%1.4%4.2%
Jul 202639.7%18.1%14.7%9.1%5.4%5.3%4.4%1.7%1.7%
Aug 202638.6%18.8%15.7%10.3%6.5%4.5%2.7%1.8%1%
Sep 202642.4%18.9%12.5%10.7%6.5%4.5%2.2%1.6%0.65%

How has the July and Samsonite comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Samsonite was ahead of July in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, July’s share of searches among luggage brands in New Zealand moved from 14.9% to 12.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Samsonite’s share of searches among luggage brands in New Zealand moved from 40.2% to 42.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.2K to 4.6K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand luggage brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Samsonite gained share of searches among luggage brands in New Zealand, from 38.6% to 42.4%.

  2. In September 2026, July lost share of searches among luggage brands in New Zealand, from 15.7% to 12.5%.

How are branded searches counted?

14 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using July’s and Samsonite’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.

July

3 branded search terms

  • july carry on
  • july luggage
  • july suitcase

Samsonite

11 branded search terms

  • samsonite
  • samsonite bags
  • samsonite c lite
  • samsonite carry on
  • samsonite cases
  • samsonite freeform luggage
  • samsonite luggage
  • samsonite luggage sale
  • samsonite oc2lite
  • samsonite travel bag
  • set samsonite luggage

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