Qurate to Close HSN’s Florida HQ Amid Restructuring
Layoffs will reportedly start next month as HSN plans to move into QVC’s location in Pennsylvania.

The company announced plans to realign its structure on Jan. 29 as it looks to support its growth by focusing on live social shopping.
“As we focus on our growth strategy to lean further into social and streaming, we are redefining who we are as a company and the role we play for our customers,” said Qurate President and CEO David Rawlinson II.
“With a realigned organizational structure supporting QVC U.S. and HSN together in certain parts of the business, we will work more efficiently, build new capabilities faster by operating together in one location, and unlock an even better customer experience.”
Qurate faced delisting from the NASDAQ last year due to a falling share price.
As part of its realignment, the company is consolidating its QVC U.S. and HSN operations into one location, QVC’s headquarters in Studio Park in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
HSN’s Florida campus will close before the end of this year. Qurate said it expects HSN to start broadcasting live from Studio Park by its third quarter.
Layoffs are expected to begin next month, according to a report by the Tampa Bay Business Journal, though it’s unclear how many employees will be affected.
A spokesperson told the Tampa Bay Business Journal there will be role eliminations, relocations, and shifts to remote work in certain circumstances. Qurate will maintain a customer service and experience remote workforce in the St. Petersburg area, it said.
Qurate said it remains committed both brands, adding that HSN and QVC will continue to maintain distinct brand identities.
QVC’s and HSN’s broadcast operations and content production capabilities are “key differentiators for each brand,” said Qurate, stating that centralizing the two in Studio Park will give HSN access to its studios and technology.
The company is building a content engine in Studio Park that will be able to quickly create and share content for HSN and QVC on social media and streaming platforms.
HSN will continue operating its television channels, HSN and HSN2, and digital properties, HSN.com and the HSN mobile app.
“The HSN brand will continue to be an integral part of Qurate Retail Group as we activate our growth strategy and position the company for sustained success moving forward,” said Stacy Bowe, the new president of the HSN brand and U.S. merchandising.
“We have the deepest appreciation to the state of Florida and the St. Petersburg community for their support and dedication over HSN’s 47-year history. We look forward to continuing to delight our customers as we make this transition to our new home.”
Bowe’s appointment is one of a few executive leadership changes recently announced by the company.
Mike Fitzharris has been named president of the QVC U.S. brand and chief operating officer of Qurate.
Eve DelSoldo has been named executive vice president and legal counsel for Qurate.
The company is also recruiting a chief growth officer to lead its U.S. social, streaming, digital (qvc.com and hsn.com), new business development, and platform distribution divisions.
Bill Wafford, chief administrative officer and chief financial officer, remains in his position, leading the global finance team and transformation offices.
Ryan McKelvey, president of cornerstone brands, retained his role, leading the Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, and Grandin Road brands.
Aidan O’Meara, president of Qurate Retail Group International, continues to lead its retail operations outside of the U.S.
The company ranked No. 22 in this year’s State of the Majors “$100 Million Super Sellers” list by National Jeweler, reporting $304 million in watch and jewelry sales in North America in 2023.
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