TVA Publications shutting down six magazines in bid to focus on strongest brands

MONTREAL – TVA Publications says it is stopping publication of six magazines in a move to focus on its strongest brands.

The company is ending the publication of 150 plans, Animal, Decormag, Le Lundi, MOI&cie and Signe M.

TVA (TSX:TVA.B) says the decision will allow it to better focus on its flagship magazines, including Canadian Living, Elle Canada, Canadian Gardening, Style at Home, the Hockey News Magazine as well as several French titles.

The company says it remains “fully committed” to print magazines as a core part of its business while continuing to develop its brands on digital platforms.

TVA Group Inc., a subsidiary of Quebecor Media Inc. (TSX:QBR.B), is a French-language broadcaster and publisher.