It could be the end of an era for an iconic Pennsylvania brand that has been known nationally for decades.

Is Trouble Brewing for TV Shopping Network, QVC?

If you’ve watched TV at any point in the past 30 years, you have probably seen QVC. They’ve been selling everything from slippers to TVs and cooking supplies since 1986. The company has been headquartered in West Chester, PA since its inception.

Now we’re hearing the iconic brand may be in trouble. A report published on Tuesday from Bloomberg.com reported that the QVC Group Inc is currently engaged in “confidential negations” with lenders aimed at addressing their debt.

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The report says that conversations could be implemented as part of any potential bankruptcy protections, which may be ahead for the company. But the troubling report only seemed to get worse from there as we have even more bad news for QVC posted at the bottom of this article.

What Happened to QVC?

Unfortunately, times are tough for the once giant TV network. They say they’re facing issues including declining viewership (and therefore declining sales). In the current era of declining viewership on all cable networks, it makes sense.

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QVC’s biggest over the air competitor HSN (known as the Home Shopping Network) has suffered similar financial issues in recent years.

Back in 2017, the QVC group acquired HSN. Both networks now broadcast from West Chester, PA.

But Wait, There’s More Bad News For QVC

The Bloomberg.com report seems to have made things even worse for QVC. That is because reports say the company’s stock dropped nearly 30% this afternoon after that report surfaced.

A report published late Tuesday afternoon from The Philadelphia Business Journal described the development as a “nose dive” for the publicly trade company’s stock. 

They acknowledged that the company has been “grappling with billions of dollars in long-term debt.”

What’s Next For QVC?

What exactly will happen next? It’s not clear. The company’s debt problem probably has to improve, but we’ll see if they’re able to find a resolution or will it be the end of the TV shopping era?

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