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Revenue and profitability improved: Baozun’s Q2 2026 revenue rose 7% to RMB2.7 billion, while non-GAAP operating income increased to RMB74 million from RMB6 million a year earlier. Management raised its 2028 non-GAAP operating profit target to RMB700 million from RMB550 million.
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E-commerce services and brand management drove growth: E-commerce service revenue grew 10% as Baozun focused on higher-value categories and reduced lower-margin product sales. Brand management revenue rose 22%, led by Gap, whose same-store sales increased in the 20% range and whose operating loss improved by more than 40%.
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AI, automation and expansion remain key priorities: Baozun reported early productivity gains from AI and automation pilots in Gap’s e-commerce operations and plans to accelerate adoption over the next 18 months. It also intends to open more than 50 Gap stores in 2026 and expects BBM revenue growth of 20% to 25% for the full year.
Baozun (NASDAQ:BZUN) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 7% to RMB2.7 billion, as gains in its e-commerce services and brand management businesses offset a planned reduction in lower-margin product sales categories.
Non-GAAP income from operations reached RMB74 million, compared with RMB6 million in the prior-year period. Excluding a one-time write-off in the year-earlier quarter, the comparable figure was RMB59 million. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Vincent Qiu said the results reflected improving earnings quality and resilience in a competitive e-commerce environment.
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The company also raised its 2028 non-GAAP operating profit target to RMB700 million from RMB550 million, citing confidence in its brand management momentum, artificial intelligence and automation initiatives, and potential synergies between its business segments.
E-Commerce Services Drive BEC Growth
Baozun’s e-commerce segment, or BEC, generated RMB2.3 billion in revenue, up 5% from a year earlier. Service revenue increased 10% to RMB1.8 billion, supported by market-share gains in luxury, sports and outdoor categories, as well as greater investment in content creation, digital marketing and Douyin-related initiatives.
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BEC product sales revenue declined 10% to RMB541 million. Chief Strategy Officer Junhua Wu said Baozun intentionally reduced its exposure to certain standardized product categories, including home furnishings, beauty and cosmetics, and appliances, where price competition was intense and margins were less attractive.
