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Q in trouble?

Judaline — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:59:30 GMT

There is lots of this on our friendly goog site.

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geezerette — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:02:10 GMT

The Q has been in trouble for years.

And there are several threads about it here.

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Desertdi — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:07:03 GMT

Give it time. Maybe WM or AMZ could buy a controlling interest...and expand their presence with the trademarked items

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SEGardener — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:28:50 GMT

"QVC and HSN, has entered into preliminary discussions with its creditors aimed at restructuring its substantial debt obligations. These negotiations are unfolding against a backdrop of operational challenges and could potentially lead to a formal bankruptcy filing under Chapter 11 protections.

Financial disclosures reveal the extent of QVC’s indebtedness. As of the end of September, the company reported approximately $6.6 billion"

"...shares of QVC plummeted by 66 percent in a single trading session, closing at $3.74 per share."

"The potential for a Chapter 11 filing introduces several scenarios for QVC’s future. Such a process would allow the company to reorganize its debts while continuing operations, potentially emerging leaner and more focused on digital integration."

Re: Q in trouble?

Group 5 minus 1 — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:27:56 GMT

Do we need the vendors telling how great their products are? Do we need such loooong presentations?

I think for the Q to survive they must follow the paths of other companies.

Maybe they will bring in a "fixer" they will make the necessary changes. I have heard of other large companies doing that.

Maybe the Q has to VERP some employees. And I don't mean just hosts. Maybe the Q is top heavy.

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amyb — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:31:46 GMT

Since the other thread got taken down on this topic, b'cuz of a live link...I'll repeat my comment here for anyone interested in this...

Shawn Wilsey's last two episodes of his podcast, "Are We On The Air" discuss this in depth, and with Marvin Segal, QVC's founder's son, who is often a guest and always interesting.

Lots of delving into the changes in the business model, the debt, the lack of "pivoting" in a changing cable tv to streaming world, what might be done, options going forward...all of it broken down. They've discussed this looming debt before and that it was "coming due" in 2026, projecting that, likely this year changes of some kind would need to happen. So...something will likely have to happen to course correct, change etc if they survive. Too bad because he gave examples other channels did to pivot, that are actually, apparently turning a profit, that he suggested QVC do, in the past, but they haven't. Anyhow...leaving this here case anyone's interested.

His podcast is on Spotify, Apple podcasts etc.

Always an interesting inside baseball look at Q and various homeshopping networks.

Re: Q in trouble?

Judaline — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:36:09 GMT

@geezerette wrote:
The Q has been in trouble for years.

~~And there are several threads about it here.~~

Not anymore!

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danette — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:45:04 GMT

Thank you for that info. I hope they make it! Yes, things are not what they used to be..as in prices and quality, but I hope they have a chance to get their financial situation in a place where they can make some changes and go forward.

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ellaphant — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:46:41 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
Do we need the vendors telling how great their products are? Do we need such loooong presentations?
I think for the Q to survive they must follow the paths of other companies.
Maybe they will bring in a "fixer" they will make the necessary changes. I have heard of other large companies doing that.
Maybe the Q has to VERP some employees. And I don't mean just hosts. Maybe the Q is top heavy.

It's not vendors, long presentations or singing and yelling. TV shopping is dead. It's a

dated platform.

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geezerette — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:54:34 GMT

@Judaline wrote:
@geezerette wrote:
The Q has been in trouble for years.

~~And there are several threads about it here.~~
Not anymore!

@Judaline

Apparently you haven't looked hard enough.

I still see several active threads on the subject.

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Seminole2 — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:31:40 GMT

@Judaline at least 3 other threads on this topic under Q Talk....

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Pecky — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:44:55 GMT

I have noticed Q is having a lot more coupons after this announcement.

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Judaline — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:46:43 GMT

@geezerette wrote:
@Judaline wrote:
@geezerette wrote:
The Q has been in trouble for years.

~~And there are several threads about it here.~~
Not anymore!
@Judaline

Apparently you haven't looked hard enough.

I still see several active threads on the subject.

OK, good, maybe I'll learn something. Thnx

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BeeChee — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:52:05 GMT

@Pecky wrote:
I have noticed Q is having a lot more coupons after this announcement.

AND more 'FREE SHIPPING' days!

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BLH — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:54:32 GMT

They need to rein in some of their hosts. I don't watch or buy as much as I used to because I can't watch some of the unprofessional hosts.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:54:58 GMT

Yes, Q is just full of coupons now, in the past there was no such thing with Q and coupons, HSN had them all the time and never one from Q, times are changing for sure.

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skatting44 — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:02:16 GMT

Watch out for slower process on returns ... or instead of crediting your card they'll give gift certificates

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shoekitty — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:14:19 GMT

@skatting44 wrote:
Watch out for slower process on returns ... or instead of crediting your card they'll give gift certificates

@skatting44 I woukd think giving gift certificates woukd be illegal. Of course a choice of a certificate is a great idea. Many times I have needed that to just reorder

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shoekitty — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:27:19 GMT

personally, I think one of the major changes is slowly happening now, but will become more prevalent is inventory. Lack of selection, fewer vendors, repetition, Perhaps more streamed hours in evening. Less live Q. The selection of vendors will become slimmer, as many vendors don't re-up, or will leave. Somehow, they will be pulled out. Maybe someone will come along and buy company to revamp. It's not like television shopping is dead, it's not! The possiblties are endless, it's just they are using a tired strategy. I don't watch anymore ...but would love to see a couple hours of more upscale, made in USA clothing and home goods. That would be fun.

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Tori3569 — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:55:40 GMT

@shoekitty wrote:
@skatting44 wrote:
Watch out for slower process on returns ... or instead of crediting your card they'll give gift certificates
@skatting44 I woukd think giving gift certificates woukd be illegal. Of course a choice of a certificate is a great idea. Many times I have needed that to just reorder

It absolutely is illegal, unless explicitly stated in the return policy. I wish people would stop the doomsday scenarios. Not meant about you @shoekitty .