Is minnesota gophers apparel profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $29K/yr across 88 tracked products. 0 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +7.6%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (45/100).

How competitive is the minnesota gophers apparel niche?

27 brands and 29 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 26% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 67% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in minnesota gophers apparel?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Thickness, Print Quality, Adhesion/Stickiness. The return rate is 3.8%.

When does demand for minnesota gophers apparel peak?

Demand peaks in Sep–Oct–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 4.4× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the minnesota gophers apparel niche?

Listings span $4.94–$72.70; the average listing price is $27.50 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,039 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

Minnesota Gophers Apparel

Skip it

A small market ($29K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Avg price

Incredible$27.50

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Competition

Great26%

top-5 click share — an open shelf

Price range

Great$4.94–$72.70

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

Brand share

Good67%

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

Review moat

Okay2,039.31

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Returns

Okay3.8%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Growth

Okay+7.6%

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

Quality gap

Okay4.6★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Conversion

Bad1.0%

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

Market size

Bad$29K

$29K/yr · 109K searches

Signals No Dominant Brand

Is minnesota gophers apparel profitable on Amazon?

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, minnesota gophers apparel is a $29K/yr Amazon United States market (109K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 67% of demand. Demand peaks in Sep–Oct–Nov–Dec. Verdict: Skip it — 45/100.

Data updated Jul 22, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

minnesota gophers apparel market size & sales

Units sold, revenue, conversion and listing quality across the tracked shelf.

Units sold / yr: 2K–3K; avg 0–100/product
Revenue / yr: $55K–$69K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 1.0%
Avg BSR: #25,046
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 70%
Sponsored: 88%
Out of stock: 4.9%
Avg brand age: 57 months
Avg seller age: 183 days

Competition: brands, sellers & click share

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (26% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

Brands

27 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

67%

Top 20: 97%

Top-5 click share

26%

Top 20: 53%

Open market

28%

Campus Colors19%
Wes and Willy18%
TCK15%
YouTheFan8%
Pro Shop7%
Desert Cactus6%

minnesota gophers apparel demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +7.6% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.4×

Open Trend

Top minnesota gophers apparel search terms shoppers use

The exact queries shoppers type, with yearly volume, growth and conversion.

university of minnesota20K/yr +45.1%1.9% conv.
university of minnesota apparel18K/yr +23.8%1.7% conv.
minnesota gophers16K/yr +9.7%1.1% conv.
minnesota gophers apparel24K/yr -45.7%1.0% conv.
university of minnesota shirt4K/yr +157.8%1.2% conv.
mn gophers apparel9K/yr -10.3%0.7% conv.
university of minnesota sweatshirt5K/yr -35.7%1.7% conv.
mn gophers4K/yr +6.6%0.8% conv.
minnesota gophers sweatshirt5K/yr -69.7%0.5% conv.
mn gophers apparel women4K/yr -81.0%0.0% conv.

All search terms

Top minnesota gophers apparel products & what they sell for

Every tracked product — its share of the shelf, its review moat, and what it sells for.

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

YouTheFan NCAA Minnesota Golden Gophers 2 x 3 Wood Cornhole Game with Logo Bags

YouTheFan$72.704.6★119 rev

Collegiate Premium Cotton Short-Sleeve T-Shirt - Adult Sizes (as1 Alpha x_l Regular Regular Minnesota)

Pro Shop$23.014.2★399 rev

Minnesota Golden Gophers Socks Vintage Soft Cotton Sock with Stripes NCAA Licensed | Maroon & Gold University of Minnesota | College Fan Gameday Apparel for Men & Women | Mens & Womens (Large)

TCK$17.834.8★255 rev

Minnesota Golden Gophers Gameday Cotton T-Shirt for Men and Women

Campus Colors$25.574.6★16,487 rev

TCK Minnesota Golden Gophers Crew Socks - Mens & Womens NCAA Fan Apparel - Mayhem (Maroon/Gold Made in USA Large)

TCK$17.684.8★1,621 rev

Newest

by launch date

Desert Cactus University of Minnesota UMN Golden Gophers Food Picks Cupcake and Cake Toppers Cake Pop Sticks - 25 Pcs Party Supplies and Decorations

Desert Cactus$11.9425 rev

6mo ago

TCK Minnesota Golden Gophers Crew Socks - Mens & Womens NCAA Fan Apparel - Mayhem (Maroon/Gold Made in USA Large)

TCK$17.681,621 rev

11mo ago

TCK Minnesota Golden Gophers Crew Socks - Mens & Womens NCAA Fan Apparel - Mayhem (Maroon/Gold Made in USA Medium)

TCK$17.691,621 rev

11mo ago

Minnesota Golden Gophers Socks Vintage Soft Cotton Sock with Stripes NCAA Licensed | Maroon & Gold University of Minnesota | College Fan Gameday Apparel for Men & Women | Mens & Womens (Large)

TCK$17.83255 rev

1y ago

NCAA No Show Tab Socks - Minnesota Golden Gophers Maroon/Gold Medium

TCK$17.28332 rev

1y ago

What reviews say buyers love and hate about minnesota gophers apparel

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

What buyers love

Quality-Overall24%

“were well made”

Color18%

“the colors came out looking great”

Design-Overall9%

“I love how incredibly versatile they are”

Advertised Vs Actual Product7%

“as represented”

Durability4%

“didnt feel paper-thin or flimsy”

Comfort-Overall3%

“Comfy & Warm”

Size-Overall3%

“they were the perfect ssize for cupcakes”

Assembly/Installation3%

“What I appreciate most is that you don't have to assemble anything — they come ready to use right out of the package”

Fun/Entertainment Experience3%

“These University of Minnesota cupcake or cake toppers are a fun”

Strength3%

“These are sturdy”

What buyers complain about

Thickness18%

“it's a little thin”

Print Quality14%

“These are printed on only one side though, which is unfortunate”

Adhesion/Stickiness6%

“it doesn't have a stick”

Size-Overall6%

“runs a little small”

Value For Money6%

“The price isn't the cheapest”

Moist/Dry6%

“they do get soggy”

Advertised Vs Actual Product3%

“The description actually says they're made from cardstock, so that was my fault for not reading more carefully”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall49%

Color12%

Advertised Vs Actual Product6%

Value For Money4%

Print Quality4%

Length3%

Thin3%

Shape/Style3%

Product Condition2%

Mounting2%

Common minnesota gophers apparel questions

Is minnesota gophers apparel profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $29K/yr across 88 tracked products. 0 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +7.6%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (45/100).
How competitive is the minnesota gophers apparel niche?: 27 brands and 29 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 26% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 67% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in minnesota gophers apparel?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Thickness, Print Quality, Adhesion/Stickiness. The return rate is 3.8%.
When does demand for minnesota gophers apparel peak?: Demand peaks in Sep–Oct–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 4.4× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the minnesota gophers apparel niche?: Listings span $4.94–$72.70; the average listing price is $27.50 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,039 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.