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Craftwork Cards to Move to Bigger Facity to Meet QVC UK Demand

Craftwork Cards Ltd., a Leeds, UK-based company will relocate to a new, 7,000 square meter headquarters in Garforth, on the outskirts of the city, to cope with the additional work expected from a new, three-year, distribution agreement with QVC UK.  The supplier anticipates a expects a 40% increase in inventory turnover, as a result of the exclusive agreement.  PrintWeek (UK) Jul. 27, 2010

QVC E-Commerce Exec Alex Miller to Speak at Baltimore eTail East Conference, August 9th

Alex Miller, QVC’s VP of eCommerce and eMarketing, will speak about the use of segmented marketing to drive revenue lift on retail websites during Email Marketing and Segmentation Day in Baltimore on Monday, August 9th, 2010, as part of eTail East.  Monetate, Inc., Press Release Jul. 27, 2010

HSN Announces Patents for its E-Commerce and “Shop by Remote” Platforms

E-Commerce Vendor Bazaarvoice Assists ShopNBC with Website’s Ratings & Reviews Features

ShopNBC Prepares to Raise Up to $75 Million in New Stock Offering

On Monday, ShopNBC filed form S-3, a short form, shelf registration agreement, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that will enable the company to raise up to $75 million by initiating a public offering quickly at a time of its choosing in the coming months.  The filing underscores the continuing precariousness of the DRTV network’s financial position.  “We have a history of losses and a high fixed cost operating base and may not be able to achieve or maintain profitable operations in the future,” the retailer warned in its filing.  Homeshoppingista Jul. 26, 2010

Residual Gems TV (USA) Inventory to be on Offer this Week at the JA New York Summer Show

Residual inventory from now-defunct Gems TV (USA) Ltd. will be offered for sale at the JA New York Summer Show this week.  The pieces include a variety of gold and diamond or gold and colored gemstone pieces, along with silver and gemstone pieces, plus a number of watches.  Wholesale prices will range between $20 and $1,000.  Yogesh Madhavani, chief executive officer of jewelry liquidation specialist SimplexDiam, said that his company beat out four other bidders in a closed auction for 10,000 pieces of the Gems TV inventory.  National Jeweler Jul. 22, 2010

QVC UK Volunteers Help Repair and Renovate a Family’s Home

Working in conjunction with the West Derby operation of children’s charity Barnardo’s, representatives of QVC UK’s call center, human resources and facilities teams — all based in Knowsley — helped a local family by funding and completing the repair and renovation of their home.  Liverpool Echo (UK) Jul. 26, 2010

QVC to Roll Out T-Commerce, “Shop-by-Remote” Feature Next Year

QVC is currently working with interactive TV consultancy Ensequence on new functionality that will enable some 12 million Comcast customers to purchase items using their TV remote controls.  The feature will employ emerging Enhanced Binary Interchange Format (EBIF) technology, and require customers to pre-register their credit card information at QVC.com.  HSN unveiled similar functionality in 2008, while number three DRTV network ShopNBC is eschewing shop-by-TV-remote in favor of smart-phone-driven m-commerce applications.  MediaPost Jul. 26, 2010

QVC to Begin Selling Harry & David Gourmet Foods this Saturday, July 24th

Gourmet foods purveyor Harry & David today announced that it will begin selling a selection of its products — suitable for self consumption, entertaining and gifting — on QVC, beginning this Saturday, during a ”Christmas in July” show scheduled for 3:00pm ET.  In the future, Harry & David products will be sold during Harry Harry & David-branded shows, as well as during QVC’s regular, food-themed programming.  Harry & David Press Release  Jul. 23, 2010

BECCA Cosmetics to Premiere on ShopNBC in Self-Titled Show, July 26

ShopNBC announced yesterday that BECCA Cosmetics will premiere on the network (selling a line of natural-looking cosmetics that feature anti-oxidant vitamins and high levels of broad spectrum sunscreen) this this Monday, July 26th at 11am and 7pm ET.  “Founded in Perth, Australia by make-up artist Rebecca Morrice Williams, BECCA Cosmetics was created out of her frustration in finding the perfect foundation for women, one that would not only conceal blemishes, but look natural, feel weightless and stay fresh all day.”  BECCA will be represented during these initial broadcasts by makeup artist and cosmetics trainer, Jo Levy. More »