A+E Networks has teamed with Cricket Holdings, LLC to launch a line of cookware and cutlery inspired by History’s hit series, “Forged In Fire.”
Evine improved its second quarter performance, growing sales and narrowing its net loss.
Qurate reported solid sales growth across most of its retail divisions including QVC, while the company said it continues to work on integrating HSN into its operating business structure.
The Qurate Retail Group is taking the Improvements brand and transitioning it into HSN, in a strategic move to create efficiencies and best position the brand for long-term growth, the company said.
Evine Live has launched its third annual “Halfway to Christmas” event, which runs through Monday, June 25. It will include more than 75 hours of live, holiday-themed programming.
Evine Live has appointed Anne Martin-Vachon as president of the company, effective August 1, 2018.
Evine narrowed its net loss and home categories helped propel sales in a productive first quarter.
Qurate Retail has made several executive appointments for the Qurate Retail Group, which comprises eight retail brands: QVC, HSN, Zulily, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, Grandin Road and Improvements.
After completing a spin off from GCI Liberty and changing its name from Liberty Interactive, Qurate Retail, parent of QVC and HSN among other retail operations, posted first quarter net income of $142 million, or 30 cents per share, versus $91 million, or 20 cents per share, in the year-before period.
KitchenAid is coming to HSN as the popular kitchen electrics brand will make its first appearance on the television and e-commerce retailer on Saturday, May 5.
Evine Live has expanded its studio and office space in Los Angeles and New York.
According to a report from TechCrunch, Amazon.com has entered discussions with Evine Live about buying the multi-channel television home shopping retailer.
Waterford Crystal celebrated its 11-year partnership with Evine Live, the multi-platform interactive digital commerce company, with a special event program.
Evine Live has appointed Diana Purcel as the company’s evp/chief financial officer.
Evine Live is debuting “Inventor Showdown,” a reality selling program that will feature product creators from across the country competing for the prize of top inventor.
QVC has commenced the search for a new chief financial officer following the resignation of Ted Jastrzebski, who is stepping down as CFO effective May 17.
Liberty Interactive has completed its acquisition of the remaining shares of HSN in a deal announced this past July.
It was a challenging third quarter for HSN as the impact of Hurricane Irma and the divestiture of two Cornerstone brands had a negative impact on sales.
HSN and Time, Inc. have officially launched the Food & Wine housewares collection. The licensed line includes a range of culinary tools and housewares such as cutlery, small appliances, kitchenware, cookware and wine and cocktail accessories.
With QVC expecting its acquisition of HSN to be complete in the coming weeks, the former is moving ahead with plans to reorganize the company’s management team under what will be known as the QVC Group.