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Has anyone noticed Shop HQ lately

MW in Iowa — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:10:03 GMT

They seem to have lost a lot of vendors and they have a lot of filler hours. I wonder if Joyce Giard is gone , her vitamins are sold out and hasn't been on for a while. Also did that one male Invicta host leave ? I could be wrong but i think they aren't going to be around much longer. Anyone notice this ?

Re: Has anyone noticed Shop HQ lately

Angeleyes55 — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:17:22 GMT

Yes, I have.

I think that a major change is what they had hoped for, like turning it into a bouique type of channel , shopping experience.

It may work in the long run if the right people are put into place, and the right vendors come aboard.

I have not seen Heather and wonder if she has moved on herself. She was in my view one of their best host.

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pdlinda — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:23:29 GMT

@MW in Iowa I read they filed for bankruptcy.

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happilyretiredgirl — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:54:04 GMT

@pdlinda Thanks for the info, I had not heard that. I am sad for them, I enjoy watching Shop HQ on Saturday mornings, The Wake Up In Style Show. I have purchased shoes, and dresses from them. I like the Kate and Mallory and Indigo Thread designs. Very sad to hear this.

Re: Has anyone noticed Shop HQ lately

MW in Iowa — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:54:29 GMT

@Angeleyes55 wrote:
Yes, I have.
I think that a major change is what they had hoped for, like turning it into a bouique type of channel , shopping experience.
It may work in the long run if the right people are put into place, and the right vendors come aboard.
I have not seen Heather and wonder if she has moved on herself. She was in my view one of their best host.

Yes , Heather left several months ago , i am surprised they brought Heather back , she must have a lower salary.

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happilyretiredgirl — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:58:03 GMT

@Angeleyes55 wrote:
Yes, I have.
I think that a major change is what they had hoped for, like turning it into a bouique type of channel , shopping experience.
It may work in the long run if the right people are put into place, and the right vendors come aboard.
I have not seen Heather and wonder if she has moved on herself. She was in my view one of their best host.

@Angeleyes55 If you are referring to Heather Hall, she left probably been a year ago. I really liked her too and miss her. I was sorry to see her leave.

Re: Has anyone noticed Shop HQ lately

MW in Iowa — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 02:01:23 GMT

@MW in Iowa wrote:
@Angeleyes55 wrote:
Yes, I have.
I think that a major change is what they had hoped for, like turning it into a bouique type of channel , shopping experience.
It may work in the long run if the right people are put into place, and the right vendors come aboard.
I have not seen Heather and wonder if she has moved on herself. She was in my view one of their best host.
Yes , Heather left several months ago , i am surprised they brought Heather back , she must have a lower salary.

I meant Erin , it wouldn't let me edit.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 02:42:43 GMT

That channel is a sinking ship.

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sunshine 919 — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 03:14:43 GMT

@happilyretiredgirl wrote:
@pdlinda Thanks for the info, I had not heard that. I am sad for them, I enjoy watching Shop HQ on Saturday mornings, The Wake Up In Style Show. I have purchased shoes, and dresses from them. I like the Kate and Mallory and Indigo Thread designs. Very sad to hear this.

Shophq was my go to channel when there was nothing to watch. Now its HSN.

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DSD2 — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 03:21:57 GMT

Yes, I've noticed.

Some of their prime jewelry vendors, Sonia Bitton and Pamela McCoy, seem to have far less offerings as well.

It also seems telling that the "Meet the Hosts" link/information has disappeared.

I've purchased many things from them in the past and hope they are able to stay on the air.

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Ladyrain — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:33:27 GMT

They've always struggled to keep up with thq Q and HSN, but after Invicta took over (invested financially, I believe) it was too many giant watches all the time. Then they lost Michael Vallitutti; brought him back; lost him again. -- I don't know if they're trying to restructure or if they will just go out of business. ---- Comcast removed it from my lineup awhile ago, and another provider has dropped them (Dish?) From what I've read, SHQ is not paying their bills, to vendors or providers. ---- Back when it was ValueVision it seemed to be going places. Whatever business decisions since those days have not been beneficial for the company.

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:51:50 GMT

The channel owner, iMedia, stated in its first day bankruptcy filings that the intent is to find a new buyer while operations continue.

If unsuccessful, expect the plug to be pulled soon.

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hopi — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:58:37 GMT

Isomer products are extremely limited also and shipping costs through the roof.

You might be right

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Estellee — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:16:19 GMT

@DSD2 wrote:
Yes, I've noticed.

Some of their prime jewelry vendors, Sonia Bitton and Pamela McCoy, seem to have far less offerings as well.

It also seems telling that the "Meet the Hosts" link/information has disappeared.

I've purchased many things from them in the past and hope they are able to stay on the air.

@DSD2 I agree about Sonia and Pamela. I also remember some years back they had several small gold vendors that offered beautiful gold jewelry at competitive prices, wonder what happened to them

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:26:07 GMT

According to Bankruptcy Court filings Isomers is owed $1.6 million.

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Othereeeen — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:18:57 GMT

Isn't this the channel tha endlessly pushes watches the size of hubcaps from a 1955 Dodge?

Who buys that stuff?

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sunsetbeach — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:57:08 GMT

I've watched the channel for a long time, along with the Q. Way back when, I got some gorgeous Galerie de Bijoux jewelry. I think their clothes have always been a bit less in quality than the Q's. The exodus of good vendors seems to have accelarated, with the biggest being Beekman and then, Dimitri of Skinn left and Sam Saboura of One World left. I wonder how long Mackenzie Childs will hang around. During the pandemic, they probably did ok with the Medic Therapeutics stuff, I actually got some good quality masks from them. The Dubrows took over it seemed, and now they aren't on except for those supplement things that I would never buy. I do feel like there seems to be a frantic sell off of items lately. The only thing I've bought in the last year was a pair of Corkys pool shoes, and some Dionis goat milk items.

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Starpolisher — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:28:51 GMT

I will miss them! I like and use many of the Dubrow's skin care and supplements. I also use Isomers and Joyce Girard's hair supplements. I've also gotten gold jewelry and some summer clothes and accessories. I find their prices to be good especially, when they have a sale and or coupons and free shipping.

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Effie54 — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:11:24 GMT

When I look at what's on, it's always watches. I don't need a watch, so off it goes.

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okaywitheasypay — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:12:31 GMT

@hopi wrote:
Isomer products are extremely limited also and shipping costs through the roof.
You might be right

@hopi so right about shipping costs. I used to shop there more. I wanted to buy some insulated bags for friends . I had purchased a few years ago and still use them. The sale price looked so good , then saw that the shipping was the same price as the item.

I do like to catch the Christopher & Banks (name?) brand as they are usually cotton and very practical. I found that brand is smaller then QVC sizing so order up. Every now and then HQ offers free shipping to card holders if $50. is ordered.