Organization
The Home Shopping Network – St. Petersburg’s very own – has become a household name, an industry standard and a ubiquitous presence in homes across the world.
Perhaps better known by its acronym (HSN), the Home Shopping Network has catapulted into the American consciousness since its launch in 1982, led by a parade of on-air personalities, each with a style of their own. Showing off and selling a potpourri of consumer goods, HSN’s hyper-engaging, hyper-interactive product demonstrations are a shopping spectacular, simultaneously entertaining and informing viewers. In a digital era of highly automated, unengaging online shopping, HSN has stood true to a shopping experience consumers crave, summarized best by HSN’s slogan: “It’s fun here.”
The Home Shopping Network – St. Petersburg’s very own – has become a household name, an industry standard and a ubiquitous presence in homes across the world.
Perhaps better known by its acronym (HSN), the Home Shopping Network has catapulted into the American consciousness since its launch in 1982, led by a parade of on-air personalities, each with a style of their own. Showing off and selling a potpourri of consumer goods, HSN’s hyper-engaging, hyper-interactive product demonstrations are a shopping spectacular, simultaneously entertaining and informing viewers. In a digital era of highly automated, unengaging online shopping, HSN has stood true to a shopping experience consumers crave, summarized best by HSN’s slogan: “It’s fun here.”
Company Overview
Company Name
Home Shopping Network
Year Established
1982
Number of Employees
3,737
Profile
St. Petersburg is home to HSN's corporate headquarters, studio and broadcasting facilities. HSN has call center facilities in Roanoke, Virginia and Toledo, Ohio, along with distribution centers in Roanoke, Piney Flats, Tennessee and Fontana, California. HSN also operates retail outlet stores in Orlando, Brandon, Bardmoor, Tampa and St. Petersburg. HSN broadcasts 24 hours a day, 364 days a year. Owned by Qurate, HSN has former and current sister channels in several other countries.
Awards & Accolades
Winner in the "Customer Loyalty Initiative of the Year" category at the 2013 World Retail Awards in Paris.
Core values/mission statement
We’re all about making shopping FUN! Great products and unique experiences that you can’t find anywhere else, plus exclusive access to celebrities and sweepstakes. Come shop, share and play with us!
Company Leadership
President
Mike Fitzharris became President of HSN in December 2017. In this role, he is responsible for driving revenue growth, customer loyalty and innovation. Previously, Mike served as CEO, Representative Director and Chairman for QVC Japan, QVC, Inc.’s largest international market. During his two years in this role, Mike re-energized QVC Japan, while building a sustainable business for the long-term. Prior to joining QVC Japan, Mike served as Chief Operating Officer of QVC UK, with responsibility for Customer Fulfillment Services, including Contact Center Operations, Supply Chain Functions, Warehousing and Business Intelligence. Mike began his QVC career in the UK in 1997, working across a number of areas before taking on the role of General Manager of Operations Support. He rejoined QVC in April 2012.
