Hard Rock International and ShopHQ Collaborate on Major Live Shopping Initiative During Labor Day Weekend

ShopHQ, the nationally distributed television retailing network, is joining forces with Hard Rock International to bring an innovative shopping and entertainment format to audiences across North America. The collaboration will feature an extensive five-day live broadcast event from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, running from Thursday, August 29 through Monday, September 2, 2019.

Event Overview and Exclusive Product Lineup

The multi-day showcase will present a curated selection of exclusive merchandise available only through this collaboration. Viewers can anticipate signature Hard Rock culinary items, music-themed kitchen accessories, state-of-the-art electronics, the Hard Rock Collector Watch Series by Invicta, and an array of Hard Rock collectibles and branded merchandise. The live television production will also feature an extensive assortment of Invicta fine watches and designer jewelry from Albany Irvin, providing shoppers with premium options across multiple categories.

Why This Partnership Matters

According to ShopHQ’s CEO Tim Peterman, the collaboration represents a significant opportunity within the entertainment retail space. “Hard Rock is an iconic American brand with a devoted customer base that values premium entertainment and quality products,” Peterman explained. “By leveraging ShopHQ’s capabilities in live television shopping, we’re creating an experience that will resonate with both our audiences and theirs. This partnership opens doors for a sustained relationship that benefits customers on both sides.”

Shopping Access and Distribution

Customers interested in purchasing exclusive Hard Rock merchandise can shop live and stream the event through multiple platforms. Shopping options include cable and satellite television broadcasts, the ShopHQ mobile app, and direct streaming via shophq.com. For those seeking specific local channel information, the ShopHQ channel finder tool provides regional broadcast details. The network is also accessible on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, select Samsung Smart TV models, and YouTube, ensuring broad audience reach.

About the Companies Behind the Initiative

iMedia Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMBI) operates as a global interactive media company managing a diverse portfolio of lifestyle-focused television networks and digital service businesses across North America. Its brand ecosystem includes ShopHQ, iMedia Web Services, and upcoming launches of Bulldog Shopping Network and LaVenta Shopping Network.

Hard Rock International maintains a massive global presence with operations spanning 74 countries, including 188 Hard Rock Cafes, 240 Rock Shops, 29 hotels, and 11 casino properties worldwide. The organization operates leading hotel and casino destinations such as properties in Tampa and Hollywood, Florida—both owned and managed by The Seminole Tribe of Florida—as well as locations in Atlantic City and emerging markets including Amsterdam, Berlin, and multiple Chinese cities. Hard Rock has earned recognition as a Forbes Magazine Top Employer for Women and was ranked No. 1 by J.D. Power in the 2019 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study among upper upscale hotel chains.