Sporting Goods Retailersin New Zealand
Sportswear and sporting equipment retailers in NZ.
In August 2026, Rebel Sport held 60.5% estimated Share of Search among sporting goods retailers.
- Highest Share of Search
- 60.5%Rebel Sport, August 2026
- Lead over 2nd
- 33.3 pointsRebel Sport over JD Sports
- Estimated monthly branded searches
- 332Kacross 3 measured brands
- Brands compared
- 3in New Zealand
Share of SearchLeaderboard
Each brand’s estimated Share of Search among sporting goods retailers in Aug 2026.
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 60.5% | 201K | -18.3% | -3.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.3% | 90.5K | 0% | +3.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.2% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -0.6 points |
60.5%
held 1st · 201K estimated branded searches · -18.3% vs prior month · -3.2 points
27.3%
held 2nd · 90.5K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +3.8 points
12.2%
held 3rd · 40.5K estimated branded searches · -18.2% vs prior month · -0.6 points
Compare two brands head-to-head
Share of Search by month for Rebel Sport, JD Sports, Stirling Sports. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Rebel Sport | JD Sports | Stirling Sports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 57.2% | 31.3% | 11.5% |
| Oct 2025 | 65.2% | 24% | 10.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 62% | 27.8% | 10.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.8% | 23.4% | 12.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.2% | 20.5% | 11.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.2% | 24% | 10.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.5% | 27.3% | 12.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.7% | 21% | 9.4% |
| May 2026 | 65.3% | 24% | 10.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.5% | 27.3% | 12.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.7% | 23.4% | 12.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.5% | 27.3% | 12.2% |
What changed among sporting goods retailers in New Zealand?

In August 2026, JD Sports gained estimated Share of Search among sporting goods retailers in New Zealand, from 23.4% to 27.3%.

In August 2026, Rebel Sport lost estimated Share of Search among sporting goods retailers in New Zealand, from 63.7% to 60.5%.

In August 2026, Stirling Sports lost estimated Share of Search among sporting goods retailers in New Zealand, from 12.8% to 12.2%.
Which brand has the highest Share of Search among sporting goods retailers in New Zealand?
Rebel Sport holds the highest estimated Share of Search among sporting goods retailers in New Zealand, at 60.5% in August 2026. JD Sports is in 2nd place, 33.3 percentage points behind at 27.3% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.2% → 60.5% | 69.7% (Apr 2026) | 57.2% (Sep 2025) | 1st | |
| 31.3% → 27.3% | 31.3% (Sep 2025) | 20.5% (Jan 2026) | 2nd | |
| 11.5% → 12.2% | 12.8% (Dec 2025) | 9.4% (Apr 2026) | 3rd |
Quote these findings
- Rebel Sport holds the highest estimated Share of Search among sporting goods retailers in New Zealand, at 60.5% in August 2026.
- JD Sports is in 2nd place, 33.3 percentage points behind at 27.3% Share of Search.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Rebel Sport’s estimated Share of Search among sporting goods retailers in New Zealand increased from 57.2% to 60.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, JD Sports’ estimated Share of Search among sporting goods retailers in New Zealand decreased from 31.3% to 27.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Stirling Sports’ estimated Share of Search among sporting goods retailers in New Zealand increased from 11.5% to 12.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Rebel Sport’s estimated Share of Search among sporting goods retailers in New Zealand peaked at 69.7% in April 2026 and was lowest at 57.2% in September 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, JD Sports’ estimated Share of Search among sporting goods retailers in New Zealand peaked at 31.3% in September 2025 and was lowest at 20.5% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending August 2026, Stirling Sports’ estimated Share of Search among sporting goods retailers in New Zealand peaked at 12.8% in December 2025 and was lowest at 9.4% in April 2026.
Competitor brands
How is branded search demand measured?
Brandwave organizes categories, branded terms, and competitor groups using publicly available information about companies and brands. We obtain third-party modeled search-volume estimates from external search-data providers, then store and keep them up to date. Our Brand Demand Index shares this curated information with everyone for free. The figures cover the 12 months ending Aug 2026.
We estimate branded-search demand in New Zealand for JD Sports, Rebel Sport and Stirling Sports using modeled search-volume estimates for each brand’s name or related terms. This approach has limitations, but it provides a directional view of relative branded-search interest and how it changes over time.
No, Share of Search compares a brand’s estimated search volume with the estimated search volume of other brands in the same group. It measures searches for branded terms, not purchases, so it is not the same as market share, revenue share, or customer share. A brand might have a high Share of Search but still sell less than a competitor, and brands that people buy out of habit might be searched for less than brands people are still considering. Branded-search demand can provide an early signal that interest in a brand is changing. Watching for sustained shifts can help you spot trends sooner, but the metric does not establish what will happen to revenue.
These numbers are estimates and should be seen as a general trend, not an exact count. The figures show rounded monthly search volumes, and a single month’s result might change for reasons unrelated to the brand. Smaller brands are rounded more roughly than larger ones. Search volume estimates searches, not unique people. The real value of these figures is in comparison: every brand in the group is measured the same way, in the same market, and in the same month. This means the differences between brands, and how those differences change over time, are more meaningful than any single number.
Not always. It depends on what your campaign was meant to do. Our public marketing data shows when branded search demand changes, but it doesn’t tell you why. Branded search volume can rise or fall for many reasons. For example, a competitor’s campaign, a news story, a price change, the season, or more people shopping in your category can all play a part. Checking the timing of these changes can give you useful clues, so it helps to see what else was happening at the same time. Brandwave lets you track all your marketing activity and branded search volume together on one timeline, making this much easier.
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