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            David Rawlinson II

The parent of QVC and HSN has hired David Rawlinson II as its next chief executive, as the cable-TV and online retailer seeks to adapt to changing consumer habits.

Qurate Retail Inc. said Mr. Rawlinson will assume the post on Oct. 1, after a two-month transition during which he will serve as president and CEO-elect.

  Mr. Rawlinson,

Thank you for giving us some advance notice. The fellowship on these boards has been important to us.  

Please consider locking the boards against additional posts, while leaving them searchable and available to read.

From Cancer Survivors support, to recipies, to garden varmint tips, there's alot of wisdom, humor, insight, and first hand experience still to be shared with those who'll take time to look for it in these forums.

  Please ... leave them available.

Thank you.

[Love my grandkids]

@x Hedge I'm skeptical. Doubt he'll ever see or read any posts directed to him. He's got the job so what does he care?

[Sage04]

Holy Mackerel, it seems like he may have a Heart. Hope he does well.

[golding76]

He has a very nice, open smile.  I hope his heart is as open as his smile.

[riley1]

Imo, the decision to shut these boards down was made long before Mr Rawlinson came on as President & CEO. 

Really is sad.

[golding76]

Now that I think a bit about this dismissal of the forum, I realize that this is most likely a generational switch sort of thing.

The younger generation is probably more partial to using Facebook than an old-style format like this.  NOT THAT I WANT THIS ONE ELIMINATED!  Please keep it for those of us who are comfortable with this format.

However, I wonder if dropping the QVC Forum is part of adjusting to those who represent QVC's newest and most active buying population 

[Pearlee]

I wonder if he's read founder Joe Levine's mission statement for QVC?  Those were the q's Golden Days which everyone heading the company since has strayed farther and farther away from.😢

[Love my grandkids]

@golding76 I'm 73 and doubt that the "younger generation" does any QVC shopping! So I doubt changing formats will attract them.

I know my 20 something GD wouldn't be caught DEAD watching Q or buying from them.

[croemer]

Doubtful many young shop QVC...they have so many other sites which were designed for them.

[Love my grandkids]

@golding76 IMO a smile means nothing. There's a quote from Hamlet. Not saying it applies here: "A man may smile and smile and still be a villain."

I never go by anyone's smile. Easy to fake.