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Noel Leeming vs Shein:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Noel Leeming and Shein were level in searches among online retailers and marketplaces in New Zealand, with an estimated 271K versus 249K branded searches, at 6.2% and 5.7% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online retailers and marketplaces, Noel Leeming appeared in three of the five answers and Shein in none.

Among online retailers and marketplaces in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Noel Leeming, about 9% more searches than Shein

Noel Leeming 271K searchesShein 249K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Noel Leeming, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Shein in 0

Noel Leeming in 3 of 5Shein in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Noel Leeming, the only one of the two named

Noel Leeming first in 3Shein never named

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Top online retailers and marketplaces in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Noel Leeming was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Shein 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.

  1. The Warehouse1st
  2. Trade Me2nd
  3. Kmart NZ3rd
  4. Noel Leeming4th
  5. Mighty Ape4th
  6. Onceit6th
  7. The Iconic7th
  8. Postie8th
  9. Amazon9th
  10. +1 more
  11. Shein–
  12. +3 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Trade Me4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Kmart NZ4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • The Warehouse4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • The Iconic4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Noel Leeming3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Amazon2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mighty Ape2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Postie2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Onceit2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Shein0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+4 more

See every answer about online retailers and marketplaces

5 answers

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.

Is Noel Leeming or Shein more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Noel Leeming and Shein by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 online retailers and marketplaces we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Noel Leeming and Shein among online retailers and marketplaces in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Noel Leeming, Shein. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthTrade MeKmart NZThe WarehouseTemuNoel LeemingSheinAmazonAliExpressMighty ApeeBayPostieOnceitThe IconicKogan
Oct 202536.3%23.8%7.4%7.4%6.5%4.9%3.3%2.7%2.7%1.8%1.8%0.8%0.45%0.21%
Nov 202532.8%25.6%8.2%6.6%8.7%3.7%3%2.4%3.7%1.3%2%1.1%0.61%0.41%
Dec 202528.7%28.8%10.7%4.8%9.4%3.2%2.6%2.1%4.8%1.4%2.1%0.77%0.44%0.29%
Jan 202636.8%24.5%9.2%6.1%6.6%3.4%3.3%2.7%2.8%1.8%1.5%0.66%0.38%0.21%
Feb 202635.8%24.2%8.9%7.2%6.5%4%3.2%2.6%2.7%1.8%1.8%0.65%0.44%0.2%
Mar 202638.4%24.3%7.8%6.3%5.7%4.3%2.8%2.8%2.4%1.9%1.9%0.69%0.48%0.22%
Apr 202633%27.5%8.2%6.6%6%4.5%3%3%2.5%2%2.4%0.72%0.5%0.19%
May 202639.1%22.5%7.9%6.5%5.8%4.3%2.9%2.9%2.4%1.9%2.3%0.7%0.49%0.19%
Jun 202634.6%24.9%7%7%6.3%5.7%3.1%3.1%2.6%2.1%2.1%0.76%0.52%0.21%
Jul 202635.3%25.7%7.2%5.8%6.4%4.8%3.2%3.2%2.7%2.1%2.1%0.95%0.44%0.22%
Aug 202639.2%23.2%6.5%6.5%5.8%5.3%2.9%2.9%2.4%1.9%1.9%0.86%0.49%0.24%
Sep 202634.4%25%7%6.9%6.2%5.7%3.1%3.1%2.6%2.1%2.1%0.93%0.64%0.25%

How has the Noel Leeming and Shein comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand online retailers and marketplaces in September 2026?

1 change

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Noel Leeming in New Zealand fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 329K to 271K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

31 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Noel Leeming’s and Shein’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.

Noel Leeming

12 branded search terms

  • Noel Leeming
  • noel leeming headphones
  • noel leeming ipad
  • noel leeming lowerhutt
  • noel leeming sale
  • noel leeming westgate
  • noelleeming gore
  • noelleeming henderson
  • noelleeming hornby
  • noelleeming nelson
  • noelleeming ormiston
  • noelleeming richmond

Shein

19 branded search terms

  • dresses at shein
  • Shein
  • shein app
  • shein apparel
  • shein bikini
  • shein clothing
  • shein com
  • shein curve
  • shein dres
  • shein dresses
  • shein on
  • shein shoe
  • shein swim wear
  • shein swimwear
  • shein tops
  • shein wedding dresses
  • shein+
  • sheincom
  • sheinkids

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