JNBY Design Ltd

China's first-half 2026 apparel earnings season shows growth concentrating among stronger brands while legacy casualwear players lose ground. Biemlofe posted revenue growth of 23.7 percent with online sales rising more than 100 percent, and Balabala generated 4.83 billion yuan ($677 million) in first-half revenues, accounting for 71.8 percent of parent company Semir's total revenue. Dazzle Fashion, Ellassay, JNBY and Biemlofe all reported gross margins above 65 percent, while Erdos reported a 43.2 percent increase in first-half net profit. On the losing side, Heilan Home grew revenue 7.4 percent but net profits declined 5.9 percent, Semir's casualwear business grew just 3.4 percent, and Peacebird and Septwolves continue to work through inventory and channel restructuring. China's broader apparel market still grew in the first half, with retail sales of apparel, footwear and knitwear increasing 6.7 percent year-over-year, yet sales at above-quota specialty stores fell 8.7 percent.