Who Owns HSN?
HSN (Home Shopping Network) is a live shopping brand owned by QVC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: QVCG). Founded in 1982 as the Home Shopping Club, it was the first televised shopping network and joined the QVC family in 2017 with the acquisition of HSNi.
Parent Company
Acquired
2017
Status
Publicly Traded
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HSN Timeline
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Who Owns HSN?
- Parent Company: QVC Group, Inc.
- Ownership Type: Wholly owned
- Acquisition Year: 2017
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock Ticker: NASDAQ: QVCG
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| HSN | QVC Group, Inc. | Wholly owned |
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History of HSN
- Founded: 1982
- Founders: Lowell Paxson, Roy Speer
- Acquired by QVC Group, Inc.: 2017
Lowell 'Bud' Paxson and Roy Speer launched the Home Shopping Club on local Florida radio and television in 1982, inventing the live shopping format.
HSN grew into a national cable network and public company HSNi under Barry Diller's IAC before Liberty Interactive (later Qurate Retail, now QVC Group) acquired it in 2017 for $2.1 billion, uniting the two pioneers.
About QVC Group, Inc.
Did QVC go bankrupt?
Yes. QVC Group filed for Chapter 11 in 2026, confirmed its plan on July 20, 2026, and emerged on August 6, 2026 with a restructured balance sheet and a new publicly traded entity.
Does QVC Group own HSN?
Yes. HSN has been part of the group since the 2017 acquisition of HSNi.
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Is QVC Group publicly traded?
Yes. The post-emergence company trades on NASDAQ under ticker QVCG.
What happened to Zulily?
QVC Group (then Qurate Retail) divested Zulily in May 2023.
- Founded: 1986
- Headquarters: Englewood, Colorado, USA
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock: NASDAQ: QVCG
- Revenue: Approximately $10 billion (FY2025)
- Employees: Approximately 19,000
Where Is HSN Made / Based?
- Headquarters: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
HSN Categories & Tags
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The flagship live shopping network of QVC Group, broadcasting to millions of homes with demonstrated product selling.
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HSN Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +First-mover heritage in live shopping
- +QVC Group shared logistics and talent
- +Strong fashion and home categories
Considerations
- -Linear TV audience decline
- -Overlaps with flagship QVC
- -Post-bankruptcy parent
Frequently Asked Questions About HSN
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Sources & Further Reading
- HSN official website
- QVC Group, Inc. company page - /companies/qvc-group
Competitors to HSN
These competing brands operate in the same categories and provide similar products or services. Compare key attributes to understand market positioning and competitive landscape.
| Brand | Parent Company | Country | Founded | Market Position | Primary Market | Gender Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qvc Group | USA | 1986 | Mass market | United states | All Genders |
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Competitive Analysis
Market Positioning: HSN competes with 1 brands in the same categories, ranging from mass market to luxury positioning.
Geographic Distribution: Competitors are headquartered across multiple regions, indicating global competition in this market segment.
Brand Heritage: Competitor brands range from established heritage brands to newer market entrants, with founding years spanning several decades.
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