Q Talk

[Lisa now in AZ]

I think people seem to beleive that QVC management wants people to watch all day, so of course, it's repetitive programming. I don't think that many people do that, so it makes sense business-wise to show the same product many times throughout the day, so they can catch people just dropping by for a quick check. I persobnally hate when they show the TSVs that has nothing to do with food or cooking during the cooking shows with David. I usually turn the channel and forget to come back.

I do think that the presentations are far too long. Especially the TSV ones that last 25-30 minutes and are featured multiple times during the same 3- or 4-hour program. I know that since David seems to be a top seller, they throw everything in his kitchen shows, which is annoying. But, they must get some data that shows what is working. 

I also think that this is a dying breed of programming. The long-time viewers mostly don't like the silliness and singing and forced 'entertainment' exhibited by many of the hosts. This is not the demographic that will keep QVC afloat. The younger TikTok generation probably laughs at the fashions, electronics, and housewares featured. I am sure there are some younger viewers, but TV shopping still seems to be a big joke.

[Flamom]

I was just thinking about the lack of variety in programming and products.  I started watching because of 50 in 50.  There were loads of interesting products.  Maybe it's the tariffs, since most of the products seem to be made in China.  We're hitting them with the highest tariffs.  They deserve it, but I'm hoping we start to buy from manufacturers elsewhere.

[shelbyshelbyshelby]

I have enjoyed all of my recent purchases from QVC.

A Rolling Bed , blankets , Geckos for outside wall decor , boots and a few  other things.

All the products have been exceptional .

I know that I can find items that appeal to me and serve my purpose.

The Q does repeat many items. How many new items are out there ?

So many people complain . Send a list of items you want to see and send it to the Q. Maybe you will see some results.

[rlanali]

Yes! I couldn't agree more. The past few months I've noticed that he's not as focused, talks over the guests, gives misinformation, is extremely phony when tasting the food and looking into the wrong camera to boot. Maybe he's just tired, maybe he has something going on in his life. Don't we all. It's just very distracting and lately not so enjoyable to watch.

[membersinceCVN]

I guess call me old fashioned but I feel it is in bad taste for a host to drop the f bomb.  I don't know if anyone saw that but I only saw it once and maybe they've removed the video.  This host has been acting very immature lately as well as a couple of others.  I always thought that QVC was the best home shopping network with integrity and class.  I truly miss Carolyn Gracie and Mary Beth Roe.  They were down to earth and had class.  I do think QVC has some very good hosts but to let a few get away with acting so unprofessional is puzzling.  Who is running the show?  Tell me that it will get better.

[QVCTVSpree]

@membersinceCVN    Was it Amy Stran? I got text at one pt by some friends that she did, but this was towards end of last year, rather than here in 2026. To answer your ?, NO, unfortunately I doubt it will get better with the hosts. Most of the men are excellent, but unfortunately the majority of the women are another story. I just played Survivor Island or QVC Big Brother on the QVC Meet The Host page and out of the 28 hosts about 1/2 of them of 14 had their tiki torch extinguished if I was the host. LOL

[LuvmyLab]

One thing that really bugs me is on ITKWD why do they have to show non-food TSV’s like vacuum cleaners, computers, etc. I know they’re trying to push the TSV, but I watch the kitchen shows for kitchen ideas not for non kitchen products. They show the TSV’s enough throughout the day, they don’t need to show them on kitchen shows too, and yes, when a non kitchen TSV comes on during kitchen shows I change the channel. I’m done venting, have a nice day!

[Group 5 minus 1]

@mj57 : You certainly have that choice.

[ajsidney12]

I have said before and will again, I believe it makes better sense to make QVC the clothing, skincare/makeup, accessories channel and HSN the homewares, generators, food, computers and all that. .All the HSN fashion and very limited beauty brands go to Q, vice versa for the rest.  At which time of consolidation they can re-evaluate the brands they carry and if they are too out dated, on too often or not enough.  Currently Q and H compete against each other for viewers on TV and there is no need for that, if anyone wants to survive even a little bit in this type of shopping medium.  They sell the same brands of many items or a "sister brand" that is the same company (see; Popit and Origami as examples).Also, cut back on hosts and shuffle the deck between the channels. If Q wants people who are social media influencer outspoken loud types, then do it and get rid of the old school if that is what they think the future holds.

And, Q2 is relatively useless; you could cut back on staffing, production, etc. by either dumping that channel entirely (and Q3 while you are at it), OR put HSN on as Q2 and dump the HSN channels entirely. (HSN 2 here has no separate programs, no HD, and only cut up replays of shows and, Q3 is kind of the same in my neck of the woods). Saves on licensing those channels and broadcast fees, or whatever else is involved to have (5) channels between HSN and Q, not including the streaming.

At any rate, they need to do something on BOTH channels.  Their current situation is not sustainable. Whether it is another purge of staffing and consolidation or just an overhaul on their messaging, products they offer, and variety both channels need major revamps.