Qurate Layoffs affect QVC and HSN Hosts
As on today, March 1st, Qurate, who is the mothership to QVC and HSN, released Dan Hughes (33 years with QVC), Carolyn Gracie, and HSN’s Shannon Smith. Yes, you read that correctly.
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I almost never post on these forums, but I had to agree that their choice to dismiss Carolyn, Dan, Shannon, and Gary is just awful. It seems that their recent changes in hosts has not had the impact on sales they’d hoped for yet they continue to let go seasoned employees to pursue younger less experienced individuals. It’s a shame that they don’t value those who have helped to build their company over the years. Instead of putting the axe to their careers, management might consider changing up the quality and diversity of items they’re selling. as well as trimming down some of the corporate managers that made the poor decisions that led to their current earnings losses.
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Disgusting letting Shannon Smith go. Good luck filling her shoes. I always admired her for working all of the night shifts. I was a huge fan of HSN for many years but they have been going down the toilet for years. Seeing the same items over and over and over again including today specials. I still shop but not half as much as I used to. Back to the mall
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Wow!! I heard about Shannon, but wanted to see who else got the axe. I am appalled at who they let go! There are newer hosts without established audiences that should have gone first IMO. Big mistake in letting go your well-loved hosts! I think I just made my last order. The prices have gone through the roof across the board. HSN carries a lot of junk (sorry, I said it). I am not only angry but heartbroken. When will these big corporations learn anything?? Farewell QVC and HSN!
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Terrible!!! This is off the hook between hsn and the Q!!!!! Stop buying from the Qrate or what ever it is called!! Get some yikies!!!!
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They also let Gary Goben, the designer for Denim & Co go
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Gary given was NOT let go. He’s still there Dan Hughes is the one fired at QVC with Carolyn.
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Yes Gary WAS let go…He posted on his facebook yesterday.
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He was nit let go! He’s on with Marybeth it was Dan Hughes that was let go!!,
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Yikes ,i just realized i was thinking of the stylist at Qvc Angelo Velluci..Thanks for the correction!
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Yes I forgot Angelo vellum I was the first person to post he was let go. I don’t think he knew either and he posted he was looking for a job!
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They let shannon fox go also
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Not posted on his Facebook page.
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I really HATE they chose to release Shannon …….
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Me too I am very sad Shannon is gone. I enjoyed her shows especially on Friday night or with cooking
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This Friday was supposed to be the 2 year anniversary of Shannon’s in the Kitchen.
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12.09.23 4:26 PM
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