QVC reports best sales weekend ever

WEST CHESTER, Pa. QVC reported today that it had a record-breaking weekend, with domestic orders for Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 exceeding $105 million, the highest in the company's 21-year history. The company added that its Web site, QVC.com, also experienced its best weekend ever with more than $25 million in orders taken.

Big sellers for the weekend included philosophy brand skincare, Dell desktop computers, Kodak digital cameras and Bose Wave music systems.

"When we provide our customers with compelling product offerings and great values, they respond and this weekend was an exceptional example of that," stated president and ceo Mike George. "Not only did our current customer base log-on and dial-in for great products, but we also attracted more than 25,000 new customers who recognized QVC as a great destination for holiday shopping.".