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Fashionista Blog Interviews Shoshanna Gruss about New QVC Line

August 11th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Fashion/Costume jewelry, Talent

Leading up to the debut of her new fashion jewelry collection on QVC, Shoshanna Gruss was interviewed by Fashionista, and revealed that she and her fellow designer and mentor, Judith Ripka, share not just the same dog-walking routes on New York’s upper east side, but also the same choice of dog breeds.  They both have Maltese dogs.  There is little new in this short interview, but one tid-bit stands out.  Shoshanna reveals that, as a young woman, she had trouble finding clothing that made her feel good, despite the benefits of a privileged upbringing.  She attributes her success to the making of an inclusive fashion line that can be comfortably worn by women of all shapes and sizes.  Fashionista Aug. 10, 2010

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HSN’s Mindy Grossman and Judy Schmeling to Speak at Investor Conference Next Tuesday

August 11th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Talent

HSN Chief Executive Officer Mindy Grossman and Chief Financial Officer Judy Schmeling will participate in a “Fireside Chat” during Lazard Capital Markets’ 15th Semi-Annual MAGIC Conference in Las Vegas, NV, next Tuesday, August 17th at 11:00 a.m. ET.  A live and archived audio feed of the presentation will be available in the investor relations section of www.hsni.com.  According to a conference agenda, Felise Kissell, HSN’s senior vice president of investor relations and strategy will also participate in the discussion.

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HSN CEO Mindy Grossman Scores Pay Raise and Contract Extension

August 10th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Talent

According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, HSN has extended Mindy Grossman’s contract through July 2013 and increased her annual base pay from $1 million to $1.2 million, retroactive to February of this year.  In addition, the company has increased her maximum, potential, annual performance bonus to 125% of base pay (from 100%) and thrown in a re-signing bonus of 200,000 restricted stock units, which will vest over a three-year period.  Last but not least, under terms of the extension, an individual, long-term incentive program will be scrapped and Grossman will now participate in the long-term incentive program applicable to the company’s other executive officers, which could net her 250% of annual base salary, or $3 million, awarded in stock-settled stock appreciation rights with three-year annual vesting and 10-year terms.  Form 8-K for HSN, Inc. Tampa Bay Business Journal Aug. 9, 2010

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Priscilla Presley to Launch New Jewelry Collection on QVC, August 9th

August 4th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Celebs & Stars, Fashion/Costume jewelry, Product Categories, Talent

Actress, author and widow to the King of Rock and Roll, Priscilla Presley is scheduled to introduce The Priscilla Presley Jewelry Collection — featuring necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets inspired by the style icon’s personal experiences — on QVC next Monday, August 9 at 9 AM (ET).  The line was developed in partnership with bsp, a Los Angeles-based brand extension and business development firm, who announced the premiere in a press release today.  According to the company’s website, their other celebrity-brand clients include: Britney Spears, Sheryl Crow and the AMC’s Mad Men television series.

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Apparel Designer Shoshanna Gruss to Debut New Jewelry Line on QVC, August 10th

August 3rd, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Premiere - New Product - Invention, Talent

Shoshanna Gruss, who designs apparel and swimwear for women with voluptuous body types, has been trying her hand at jewelry for the past two years and is ready to share her designs with the public.  She will premiere a new line on QVC, next Tuesday, August 10th at 9 p.m. ET.  (The source link includes other reporting from the Super Saturday fashion sale out in Water Mill, NY, this weekend by Fabiola Beracasa).  AOL Stylist Aug. 2, 2010

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Mary J. Blige Takes HSN Fragrance-Selling Record from Diddy

August 3rd, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Celebs & Stars, DRTV Retailer, Distribution Channel, Talent

Her new fragrance, My Life, sold 50,000 units over the past weekend on HSN, which enabled her to wrest the network’s fragrance-sellign record away from her former collaborative partner Diddy.  St. Louis American Aug. 3, 2010

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ShopNBC Names Bill McGrath as Permanent CFO

August 3rd, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Talent

ShopNBC yesterday announced the appointment of William J. McGrath as the company’s senior vice president and chief financial officer.  A 20-year veteran of the multi-channel industry, McGrath joined ShopNBC in January as vice president of quality assurance and was named interim cfo a month later.  During a lengthy tenure at QVC, McGrath served as: vice president of global sourcing operations and finance, vice president of corporate quality assurance and quality control, vice president of merchandise operations and inventory control, vice president of market research and sales analysis; and director of financial planning and analysis.

In announcing the appointment, ShopNBC CEO Keith Stewart said, “Bill brings over two decades of diverse financial and operational leadership experience in his appointment as our CFO,” said  “He has the right balance of industry financial acumen along with practical domestic and international operations experience that uniquely positions him for this role. Bill is an invaluable addition to the management team, and we very much look forward to his continued contributions and keen insights in driving the business.”

ShopNBC Press Release Aug. 2, 2010

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Supermodel Christie Brinkley Launches New Jewelry Line on QVC

August 2nd, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Celebs & Stars, Gemstones/Gemstone jewelry, Jewelry (fine), Product Categories, Talent

The Christie Brinkley Jewelry Collection, which premiered on QVC Sunday night, features bracelets, cocktail rings and dangle earrings, adorned with gemstones, such as Sky Blue Topaz and Moonstone, as well as statement necklaces and leather bracelets with floral accents. “This line is a celebration of all the things I love.” Brinkley said in a statement.  Item prices range from $45 to $400.  People Magazine Aug. 1, 2010  Examiner.com Jul. 31, 2010

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Chuck Woolery to Return to ShopNBC August 3rd

July 30th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Product Categories, Sports/Sporting goods, Talent

ShopNBC has announced the next visit of TV personality and outdoor sporting enthusiast Chuck Woolery.  His eponymous show is scheduled in the retailer’s online program guide next Tuesday, August 3rd at 1 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET.

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QVC Introduces First “Multi-Media Host,” Courtney Cason

July 29th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Talent

QVC announced the hiring of its first ever “Multi-Media Host” — Atlanta native Courtney Cason — on the network’s Facebook page yesterday.  The “wall posting” said that Cason would “pop up” in QVC’s YouTube, Twitter and Facebook content, as well as on QVC.com.  A reel of Cason’s prior work as a lottery host, TV personality and news presenter is available on YouTube here.

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