Iconic TV network eyes bankruptcy filing as viewership plummets

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16 Apr 2026 • 11:11 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • QVC Group, the well-known TV retailer, is reportedly planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy imminently, citing a heavy debt burden and declining viewership.
  • The company's regulatory filing indicates it aims to emerge from bankruptcy within 90 days, with plans to file in the Southern District of Texas.
  • QVC Group, the parent company of QVC and HSN, reported a 61% decrease in operating income for the third quarter of 2025 and has amassed $6.6 billion in outstanding debt as of September 2025.
  • The company warned that it cannot assure sufficient cash flow from operations to fund its ongoing operations and satisfy obligations during the Chapter 11 proceedings.
  • ​QVC, which stands for Quality Value Convenience, was founded in 1986 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where it remains headquartered. ​The company is known for selling a wide range of products, including clothing and furniture, across its channels and through its app.

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