QVC Group

QVC Group, formerly known as Qurate Retail, Inc., is a media conglomerate built around live social shopping. It grew out of Liberty Media's interactive division, which was spun off in 1991 as Liberty Interactive before being renamed Qurate Retail in 2018 and finally QVC Group in 2025. The company is controlled by chairman John C. Malone, who holds a majority of the voting shares, and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with principal retail operations in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

The company's reach is vast: it broadcasts to more than 200 million households across North America, Europe, and Asia, and its brands include QVC, HSN, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, and Grandin Road. These brands sell everything from fashion and beauty to home goods and electronics through live TV programs, streaming apps, websites, social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok, and even print catalogs. The business model is built on engaging, curated shopping experiences that the company calls a "third way to shop," distinct from both traditional stores and transactional ecommerce giants like Amazon.

Financially, QVC Group has faced serious headwinds. Its stock trades over the counter under QVCAQ and QVCGA, and in April 2026, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, a stark turnaround for a pioneer of televised retail. The filing reflects the broader struggles of legacy shopping networks as consumer habits shift toward digital and social commerce. Despite these challenges, the company continues to operate its brands while restructuring under court protection. [edit]