SHADYPAWS,INC Joins Qurate Retail Group’s Small Business Spotlight, Focused on Supporting 100 Diverse Small Businesses Throughout the U.S. in 2022
Newport Beach March 9, 2022 – SHADYPAWS,INC. has been selected for Qurate Retail Group’s Small Business Spotlight, an initiative to strengthen diverse small businesses through increased exposure and various other pro bono in-kind services. The program, which launched in 2020 and is now in its third year, builds on Qurate Retail Group’s longstanding foundation of supporting small businesses and reflects the company’s commitment to increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups.
Qurate Retail Group, a vCommerce leader that includes QVC, HSN, Zulily and several other brands, is using its production resources, television broadcasts and digital platforms to help SHADYPAWS,INC. share its story with millions of consumers nationwide. SHADYPAWS,INC.’s story began appearing on QVC’s and HSN’s websites and social pages in March 2022, and the company will be highlighted on air on MARCH 9 at 1:00pm and 7:00pm ET on QVC and at 2:55pm and 8:55pm ET on HSN.
SHADYPAWS,INC. can also tap Qurate Retail Group team members for advice on a business issue through a virtual mentoring initiative.
“The ShadyPaws Corporation is proud to be selected for Qurate Retail Group’s Small Business Spotlight as they shine a light on Women Owned Businesses during Women’s History Month,” said Founder, Creator Patricia Darquea. We’re grateful that QVC and HSN are supporting 100 entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds, like ours, in 2022 with on-air and digital exposure!”
The ShadyPaws Corporation is carving positive results within the pet industry, offering a fresh perspective from traditional crates and cages to consumers when traveling or spending time with their dogs in the outdoors. ShadyPaws Pet Travel Shades are light weight and fold nicely into their carry case, making life simple when spending time with dogs on road trips; outdoor family gatherings; trips to the beach; camping; dining out in restaurants or simply placing ShadyPaws on lounge recliners for backyard heat and shade relief! The ShadyPaws “Core Belief” is not just offering consumers a product, but a brand that you can count on to help protect your pets for all outdoor settings, all year around.
“Our 2022 Small Business Spotlight shares the extraordinary stories of diverse entrepreneurs as they inspire and support their customers and communities,” said Suzanne Quigley, Director of Global Corporate Responsibility at Qurate Retail Group. “We’re proud to be part of their success by introducing these small businesses to our national audiences across our retail platforms.”
The current chapter of the Small Business Spotlight runs through March and highlights Women-owned businesses in celebration of Women’s History Month. Throughout 2022, QVC US, HSN, and Zulily will also be promoting selected small businesses during Black History Month (took place in February), Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and National Military Appreciation Month (both in May), Pride Month (in June), National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (in October).
For additional information on SHADYPAWS,INC., contact Patricia Darquea at [email protected] or visit WWW.SHADYPAWS.COM. To learn more about Qurate Retail Group’s Small Business Spotlight, search ‘Spotlight’ on QVC.com and HSN.com. To shop this month’s featured event on Zulily, click here.
Applications for the program are open on a rolling basis throughout 2022. More details on eligibility and criteria, as well as the application link through RangeMe (a leading product discovery and sourcing platform for retailers and suppliers), are available at https://www.rangeme.com/quratesmallbusinessspotlight.
About SHADYPAWS,INC.
“The ShadyPaws “Core Belief” is that we are not just offering consumers a product…but a brand you can count on to help protect your pets for all outdoor settings, all year around!
“Pawsitively The Best” In Pet Care with ShadyPaws,Inc.”- Founder, Creator Patricia Darquea
About Qurate Retail GroupSM
Qurate Retail Group comprises seven leading retail brands – QVC®, HSN®, Zulily®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road® – all dedicated to providing a more human way to shop. Qurate Retail Group is the largest player in video commerce (vCommerce), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms. The retailer reaches more than 200 million homes worldwide via 14 television networks and reaches millions more via multiple streaming services, social pages, mobile apps, websites, print catalogs and in-store destinations. Qurate Retail Group combines shopping and entertainment to curate products, experiences, conversations and communities for millions of highly discerning shoppers. Headquartered in West Chester, Pa., Qurate Retail Group has 26,400 team members in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China. For more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com, follow @QurateRetailGrp on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow Qurate Retail Group on YouTube or LinkedIn.
Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP) includes the Qurate Retail Group portfolio of brands as well as other minority interests and green energy investments.
