Welcome to our dedicated page for Qurate Retail news (Ticker: QRTEA), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Qurate Retail stock.
Qurate Retail, Inc. (Nasdaq: QRTEA) generates a steady flow of corporate and brand-related news tied to its role in electronic shopping and video commerce. As the parent of QVC, HSN, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill and Grandin Road, the company issues announcements that cover financial performance, strategic initiatives and developments across its portfolio.
Investors following QRTEA news can expect regular earnings releases and conference call announcements, where Qurate Retail discusses segment results for QxH, QVC International and Cornerstone, as well as metrics such as revenue trends, operating income and Adjusted OIBDA. The company also reports on capital structure actions, including note tenders, new senior secured note issuances and updates on leverage ratios and debt covenants.
Qurate Retail’s news flow also includes dividend declarations on its 8.0% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, specifying quarterly cash dividend amounts and key record and payment dates. Listing and compliance updates, such as the transfer of its securities to the Nasdaq Capital Market and communications related to minimum bid price requirements, are disclosed through formal press releases.
From an operational and strategic perspective, Qurate Retail and Qurate Retail Group announce growth strategies and brand initiatives, including plans to focus on live social shopping and the intention to rebrand Qurate Retail Group as "QVC Group." Brand-level releases from QVC highlight new product collections, partnerships with designers and experts, and expansions of beauty, wellness and home assortments that operate under the Qurate umbrella.
This news page for QRTEA brings together these types of updates, allowing readers to review corporate announcements, portfolio brand news and capital markets disclosures in one place and to track how Qurate Retail communicates its strategy and performance over time.
Qurate Retail, Inc. will conduct its annual Investor Meeting on November 19, 2021, starting at 9:00am E.T.. The meeting, held virtually, invites shareholders, analysts, and press, with registration details available on the company's website. After presentations on financial performance and outlook, a Q&A session will be hosted by executives, including Executive Chairman Greg Maffei and CEO David Rawlinson. Questions for this session can be submitted until November 12, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. E.T..
On October 12, 2021, QVC announced the 28th annual FFANY Shoes on Sale event, aiming to raise over $60 million for breast cancer research and education. The campaign, running through December 31, 2021, features discounted footwear with proceeds benefiting the Fashion Footwear Charitable Foundation. To date, the initiative has raised more than $59.5 million. Prominent beneficiaries include Penn Medicine and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. QVC's long-standing commitment to this cause highlights its role in community support and sustainable retail practices.
Qurate Retail Group is expanding its Small Business Spotlight program to support diverse entrepreneurs by providing them with national exposure on QVC, HSN, and Zulily. In 2022, at least 100 businesses will be selected, building on approximately 160 from 2021. Participants will be featured during key heritage months, reaching millions of customers. The program aims to assist underrepresented businesses and enhance equity. By 2025, the goal is to showcase at least 500 diverse businesses. Successful past participants reported significant sales increases, highlighting the program's impact on small business growth.
On October 1, 2021, Zulily announced a partnership with Habitat for Humanity International, committing to donate 1% of all in-app Home category sales throughout October. This initiative aims to support families striving for affordable homeownership, particularly benefiting single moms. With 43.5 million moms in the U.S., Zulily aims to empower conscious consumerism, allowing shoppers to make impactful purchases. The campaign emphasizes the importance of affordable housing, as many families are severely burdened by housing costs. Zulily encourages shoppers to participate and make a difference while enjoying holiday shopping.
Zulily has released a national survey revealing how new moms use color in nurseries to enhance their children's development and emotional health. The survey shows 68% of moms believe color influences mood, while 59% report waking up three or more times nightly due to parenting demands. In response, Zulily launches its bi-annual Welcome Baby Event and Late Night Shop for Mom, offering exclusive deals on baby essentials from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Eastern. This month-long event features curated collections aimed at creating calming environments for both mothers and their children.
QVC announces a partnership with influencer and style icon Tanesha Awasthi to launch an exclusive apparel brand called Girl With Curves. The live airing is scheduled for September 11, 2021, with items available on QVC.com starting September 10, 2021. Awasthi's collection promotes size inclusivity, offering styles for women from sizes XXS to 5X and ensuring the same price across sizes. QVC has championed size-inclusive fashion for over 30 years, focusing on modern, sophisticated designs to inspire confidence in women of all shapes.
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On August 19, 2021, QVC launched on SLING TV, becoming the only livestream shopping channel on the service. This expansion allows QVC to reach a combined 13 million subscribers in the U.S., covering approximately 90% of the audience for subscription live TV streaming services. Known for its engaging shopping experiences, QVC's programming includes popular shows like "In the Kitchen with David®". This initiative aligns with QVC's strategy to broaden its digital commerce presence across multiple platforms.
Qurate Retail, Inc. (Nasdaq: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.00 per share on its 8.0% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. This dividend will be payable on September 15, 2021 to stockholders on record as of August 31, 2021.
Qurate Retail operates seven prominent retail brands and is a leader in video, mobile, and social commerce, reaching approximately 218 million homes globally.
Qurate Retail, Inc. (Nasdaq: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP) announced a semi-annual interest payment of $18.75 per $1,000 of its 3.75% Senior Exchangeable Debentures, alongside a regular additional distribution of $0.28730 per Debenture. The interest payment will be made on August 16, 2021, to holders on record as of August 1, 2021. Adjustments to the principal amount of the Debentures will reflect extraordinary distributions but will not affect the interest payments. The announcement also mentions Lumen Technologies' dividends contributing to the additional distribution.