Q Talk

[LindaSal]

I think we will just have to see what happens.  We have no idea what's coming down the pike.  I do however agree that the two (QVC & HSN) will eventually merge as one shopping channel.  It only seems to make sense.  They are streamlining so of course there will be lay offs.  Speaking of which I did not understand the thread about QVC laying people off in Florida??   As far as I can see the Q is a separate company unless they meant the parent company.  I'm lost in that conversation.......

[millieshops]

@harmony9  I'm waiting to see what the actual fallout is, but I don't blame anyone who doesn't want to pick up and move to a totally different area in a very different climate if they decide to find another job near HSN.

As for all the lay-offs?  Could be hundreds of them are people we whom we never see do their work.  The real savings for the corporation are most likely in buildings and insurances, warehouse employees, purchase agents, and on and on.  Combining the various companies may be a path to survival, but times are different than when so many other companies were floundering.  In spite of huge investments, we may see many more companies we like close down.

[stellabystarlight]

Sarah Anderson did a video on her Facebook page that QVC/HSN is looking for new hosts.  Those interested should contact Sean Desimone Casting on LinkedIn to apply so I believe they will need more new hosts in West Chester, PA.

[Othereeeen]

IN my opionion, QVC is selling a lot more "junk".

Tschotchkees, glop food, the same vendors over and over and over....Graver....Gravel....Denim and Co....Graver....Graver...Denim and Co....Graver....Gravel....Gravel....Graver....

And now Gravel is make up too...I guess they couldn't hold the other makeup sellers any longer...

O well. It all comes to an end sooner or later.

Who buys much less displays all that tchotchkees stuff???? And how big a second mortgage for all the batteries in that junk?

And now it's all garden stuff you can find for a 1/4 of the price in Walmart, Amazon or the dollar store. If it's name brand there are many more places to buy it...

I don't see it going on much longs ( home shopping)..

[Etoile308]

@LindaSal, the thread about the layoffs in Florida is about the news release from QVC Group, the current parent company name (formerly Qurate) which HSN is part of.

[Etoile308]

I think unfortunately QVC has become an advertiser for other retailers.

So they have turned more and more to their own higher profit house brands. I don't like, and I don't buy their house brands. That has limited my shopping choices.

I wish there was a return to when they had unique configurations of products not found elsewhere at a good price. Where something was exclusive to them for several months. Where you couldn't do a comparison to another retailer because things weren't comparable. Offering different colors of an item are, to me, not as significant as getting a better price.

I think most posters enjoy shopping here and do hope they eventually find a way to prosper.

[RespectLife]

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@kaydee50 wrote:

@RespectLife   I "care" about QVC/HSN insofar as they were once a unique, enjoyable shopping experience.  QVC no longer is for me.  I also "cared" about Lord & Taylor, Kmart, Sears, etc. etc.  Agree it takes awhile for retailers to completely disappear but unless the retailer becomes competitive it will not last long.

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@kaydee50 

You may have misunderstood me...

I meant why do people who hate QVC, post negatively all the time, bash hosts, and imply it is the worse company out there....Care?

I care, but don't claim to know more about running a billion dollar business that TPTB.

[harmony9]

Appreciate all the insight everyone, thanks.

And I do agree that most likely in 2026 HSN will fade away.

So it will be one big company under one roof so to speak.

I just hope it can balance back out, and we don't lose any more people or brands.

Hopefully all of HSNs brands can stay on QVC and not get lost in the shuffle.

Along with their buisness workings. HSN is way better with style and presenations.

We want more youthful clothing. Plus more live models, like petites.

QVC has gotten into the habit of using pictures and mannequins.

Lets see what happens in the fall..

[katie1859]

Not sure how cheap the Q may go

There is a pattern looking at other retail shopping

Have to agree that Macy's and Penneys look sad,

esp JCP

Here in Illinois they look like vacant whole house selling

overstock.

[ellaphant]

Pretty sure Q will end up streaming only. Too costly to keep as a cable station. Cable has bit the dust if you haven't noticed...