ShopHQ Launches Over 22 New Brands

Rhea-AI Summary

iMedia Brands has launched over twenty-two new brands on its flagship network, ShopHQ, as of June 28, 2022. This includes celebrity-backed lines like Joyce Giraud Haircare and Orjanic Haircare, focusing on beauty and health products. President Cassie Anliker expressed excitement over the collaboration with talented vendors. ShopHQ operates on multiple platforms, including cable and streaming services. iMedia's stocks trade under ticker IMBI and its bonds as IMBIL, offering an 8.5% interest quarterly.

Positive

• Launched over twenty-two new brands in 2022, enhancing product offerings.
• Partnerships with well-known celebrities like Joyce Giraud and Nikki Lund attract consumer interest.
• Diverse product categories including beauty, jewelry, fashion, and medical devices cater to varied consumer preferences.
• ShopHQ's presence across multiple platforms increases visibility and potential reach.

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• None.

Joyce Giraud Returns!

MINNEAPOLIS, June 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iMedia Brands, Inc. (“iMedia”) (NASDAQ: IMBI, IMBIL) announced today ShopHQ, iMedia’s flagship nationally distributed, live lifestyle television network, has launched over twenty-two new brands so far this year.

“We are fortunate to work with such talented and creative vendors,” said Cassie Anliker, President of ShopHQ Networks, “each of which help us continually develop high quality products in our best categories, Beauty, Jewelry, Watches, Fashion and Health, to the delight of our consumers”

Below are several of these ShopHQ brand launches year-to-date:

1. Joyce Giraud Haircare is a luxe collection of exotic hair and beauty products brought to us by celebrity Joyce Giraud, including the top-selling Ultimate Hair Strength Pro Supplement.   Ms. Giraud returns to ShopHQ after trying out the competition and determining ShopHQ was the best fit.
   
   
2. Orjanic Haircare is an organic haircare line made with the finest plant-based oils from around the world, brought to us by celebrity hair stylist, Faye Cullina.
   
   
3. LifeVac Medical Devices feature FDA registered medical devices.
   
   
4. Nikki Lund fashions are trendy ready-to-wear designs from celebrity Nikki Lund.
   
   
5. Opera D’Arte is a cutting-edge jewelry line that combines top-quality gemstones with intricate texturing all set in genuine 14 karat gold.
   
   
6. American Beauty is a classic jewelry line using only natural color gemstones.
   
   
7. Chase Durer Watches is a premium watch company that features Swiss quartz timepieces for active individuals.
   

ShopHQ (shophq.com) airs live on national cable operators, national satellite providers, broadcast television and connected television apps on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV.

About iMedia Brands, Inc.

iMedia Brands, Inc. is a leading interactive media company capitalizing on the convergence of entertainment, ecommerce, and advertising. The company owns a growing, global portfolio of entertainment, consumer brands and media commerce services businesses that cross promote and exchange data with each other to optimize their consumer engagement experiences and to position the company as the leading single-source partner to television advertisers and consumer brands seeking to entertain and transact with customers.

iMedia’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market stock exchange under the ticker IMBI. iMedia’s 8.5% bonds are also publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker IMBIL and pay holders 8.5% interest quarterly in arrears on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.

Investors:
Ken Cooper
kcooper@imediabrands.com
(952) 943-6119

Media:
press@imediabrands.com
(952) 943-6125

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FAQ

What brands has iMedia launched on ShopHQ in 2022?

iMedia has launched over twenty-two brands including Joyce Giraud Haircare and LifeVac Medical Devices.

What types of products are featured on ShopHQ?

ShopHQ features products in beauty, jewelry, watches, fashion, and health categories.

What is the stock symbol for iMedia Brands?

The stock symbol for iMedia Brands is IMBI and its bonds trade under IMBIL.

What is the interest rate on iMedia's bonds?

iMedia's bonds pay an 8.5% interest quarterly.