HSN (HSNI) 10-Q 6 Nov 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 05, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'HSN, Inc.	'
Trading Symbol	'HSNI	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001434729	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	52,881,489
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Ope

Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$798,890	$778,769	$2,384,147	$2,283,864
Cost of sales	510,300	493,253	1,506,633	1,437,986
Gross profit	288,590	285,516	877,514	845,878
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Selling and marketing	165,395	163,169	504,812	481,351
General and administrative	51,708	63,341	157,495	170,364
Depreciation and amortization	10,402	9,694	30,305	28,250
Total operating expenses	227,505	236,204	692,612	679,965
Operating income	61,085	49,312	184,902	165,913
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'
Interest income	48	59	150	313
Interest expense	-1,673	-3,738	-5,078	-18,858
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	-18,309	0	-18,627
Total other expense, net	-1,625	-21,988	-4,928	-37,172
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	59,460	27,324	179,974	128,741
Income tax provision	-17,408	-9,766	-63,098	-48,284
Income from continuing operations	42,052	17,558	116,876	80,457
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	128	0	-5,854
Net income	$42,052	$17,686	$116,876	$74,603
Income from continuing operations per share:	'	'	'	'
Basic (usd per share)	$0.79	$0.32	$2.17	$1.41
Diluted (usd per share)	$0.77	$0.31	$2.12	$1.37
Net income per share:	'	'	'	'
Basic (usd per share)	$0.79	$0.32	$2.17	$1.31
Diluted (usd per share)	$0.77	$0.31	$2.12	$1.27
Shares used in computing earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Basic (shares)	53,234	55,476	53,849	56,913
Diluted (shares)	54,379	57,085	55,123	58,524
Dividends declared per share	$0.18	$0.13	$0.54	$0.38

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$42,052	$17,686	$116,876	$74,603
Other comprehensive (loss) income:	'	'	'	'
Change in fair value of derivative instrument, net of tax	-751	0	867	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	-751	0	867	0
Comprehensive income	$41,301	$17,686	$117,743	$74,603

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$108,251	$222,092	$129,938
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $13,456, $14,537 and $11,840, respectively	192,931	249,890	178,144
Inventories	383,144	330,936	391,316
Deferred income taxes	29,560	27,603	22,640
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	59,216	46,172	54,022
Total current assets	773,102	876,693	776,060
Property and equipment, net	170,903	171,303	159,026
Intangible assets, net	265,761	266,876	267,466
Goodwill	9,858	9,858	9,858
Other non-current assets	6,692	7,222	6,753
TOTAL ASSETS	1,226,316	1,331,952	1,219,163
Current liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts payable, trade	228,296	267,061	233,904
Current maturities of long-term debt	12,500	9,375	6,250
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	171,114	215,389	170,951
Total current liabilities	411,910	491,825	411,105
Long-term debt, less current maturities	231,250	240,625	243,750
Deferred income taxes	89,893	79,002	76,051
Other long-term liabilities	11,619	15,986	15,716
Total liabilities	744,672	827,438	746,622
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)	'	'	'
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:	'	'	'
Preferred stock $0.01 par value; 25,000,000 authorized shares; no issued shares	0	0	0
Common stock $0.01 par value; 300,000,000 authorized shares; 53,015,019, 54,853,684 and 54,820,212 issued shares at September 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012, respectively	531	549	548
Additional paid-in capital	1,824,165	1,964,760	1,988,389
Accumulated deficit	-1,343,448	-1,460,324	-1,516,396
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	396	-471	0
Total shareholders’ equity	481,644	504,514	472,541
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$1,226,316	$1,331,952	$1,219,163

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowance	$13,456	$14,537	$11,840
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, authorized shares	25,000,000	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred stock, issued shares	0	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, authorized shares	300,000,000	300,000,000	300,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	53,015,019	54,853,684	54,820,212

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Sha

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member]
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2011	$589,697	$0	$584	$2,180,112	($1,590,999)	$0
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	'	0	58,414	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	130,675	'	'	'	130,675	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-471	'	'	'	'	-471
Stock-based compensation expense for equity awards	14,440	'	'	14,440	'	'
Cash dividend declared on common stock	-31,049	'	'	-31,049	'	'
Issuance of common stock from stock-based compensation awards, including tax benefit	21,816	'	19	21,797	'	'
Issuance of common stock from stock-based compensation awards, including tax benefit, shares	'	'	1,901	'	'	'
Repurchases of common stock	-220,594	'	-54	-220,540	'	'
Repurchases of common stock, shares	'	'	-5,461	'	'	'
Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2012	504,514	0	549	1,964,760	-1,460,324	-471
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	'	0	54,854	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	116,876	'	'	'	116,876	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	867	'	'	'	'	867
Stock-based compensation expense for equity awards	10,279	'	'	10,279	'	'
Cash dividend declared on common stock	-29,046	'	'	-29,046	'	'
Issuance of common stock from stock-based compensation awards, including tax benefit	15,179	'	7	15,172	'	'
Issuance of common stock from stock-based compensation awards, including tax benefit, shares	'	'	708	'	'	'
Repurchases of common stock	-137,025	'	-25	-137,000	'	'
Repurchases of common stock, shares	'	'	-2,547	'	'	'
Balance, value at Sep. 30, 2013	$481,644	$0	$531	$1,824,165	($1,343,448)	$396
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2013	'	0	53,015	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Sha1

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'
Issuance of common stock from stock-based compensation awards, tax benefit	$7,090	$18,900

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities attributable to continuing operations:	'	'
Net income	$116,876	$74,603
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	-5,854
Income from continuing operations	116,876	80,457
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	30,305	28,250
Stock-based compensation expense	10,279	15,278
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	18,627
Amortization of debt issuance costs	847	1,491
Loss on disposition of fixed assets	1,069	449
Deferred income taxes	8,412	-418
Bad debt expense	15,001	16,547
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards	-7,754	-16,162
Other	0	42
Changes in current assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable	41,745	27,182
Inventories	-52,208	-96,497
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-12,725	-10,819
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities	-56,698	-59,322
Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations	95,149	5,105
Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-34,088	-28,230
Acquisition of business, net of cash received	0	-22,875
Proceeds received on sale of subsidiary	0	6,580
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations	-34,088	-44,525
Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations:	'	'
Redemption of Senior Notes	0	-253,500
Borrowing under term loan	0	250,000
Repayment of long-term debt	-6,250	0
Payments of debt issuance costs	0	-4,607
Repurchase of common stock	-137,025	-184,652
Cash dividends paid	-29,046	-21,272
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	5,886	6,357
Tax withholdings related to stock-based awards	-13,897	-15,482
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards	7,754	16,162
Payment of contingent consideration obligation	-2,172	0
Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations	-174,750	-206,994
Total cash used in continuing operations	-113,689	-246,414
Cash flows from discontinued operations:	'	'
Net cash used in operating activities attributable to discontinued operations	-152	-5,294
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to discontinued operations	0	-162
Total cash used in discontinued operations	-152	-5,456
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-113,841	-251,870
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	222,092	381,808
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$108,251	$129,938

Organization_Note

Organization (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Organization	'
	ORGANIZATION
	Company Overview
	HSN, Inc. (“HSNi”) is an interactive multi-channel retailer that markets and sells a wide range of third party and private label merchandise directly to consumers through various platforms including (i) television home shopping programming broadcast on the HSN television networks; (ii) catalogs, which consist primarily of the Cornerstone portfolio of leading print catalogs which includes, Ballard Designs, Chasing Fireflies, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, Grandin Road, Improvements and TravelSmith; (iii) websites, which consist primarily of HSN.com and the eight branded websites operated by Cornerstone; (iv) retail and outlet stores; and (v) mobile devices. HSNi’s television home shopping business, related digital sales and outlet stores are referred to herein as “HSN” and all catalog operations, including related digital sales and stores, are collectively referred to herein as “Cornerstone.”
	HSN offerings primarily consist of jewelry, fashion (apparel & accessories), beauty & wellness, and home & other (including household, home design, electronics, culinary, fitness and other). Merchandise offered by Cornerstone primarily consists of home furnishings (including indoor/outdoor furniture, home décor, tabletop, textiles, window treatments and other home related goods) and apparel & accessories.
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). They do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of HSNi's management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with HSNi's audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2012. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 and the consolidated statement of shareholders' equity for the year ended December 31, 2012 were derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but may not include all disclosures required by GAAP. Intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The operating results of Smith+Noble and The Territory Ahead, two Cornerstone brands that were sold in the second and third quarters of 2012, respectively, are presented as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations and the consolidated statements of cash flows for all periods presented. See Note 12 for further discussion of discontinued operations.
	Reclassifications
	Reclassifications were made to prior period amounts within the operating activities section in the consolidated statements of cash flows to conform to the current year's presentation.

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Significant Accounting Policies	'
	SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Accounting Estimates
	HSNi prepares its financial statements in conformity with GAAP. These principles require management to make certain estimates and assumptions during the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. These estimates and assumptions impact the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. They also impact the reported amount of net earnings during any period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of HSNi's management, the assumptions underlying these interim unaudited financial statements are reasonable.
	Significant estimates underlying the accompanying consolidated financial statements include: the determination of the lower of cost or market adjustment for inventory; sales returns and other revenue allowances; the allowance for doubtful accounts; the recoverability of long-lived assets; the impairment of intangible assets; the annual expected effective tax rate, the determination of deferred income taxes, including related valuation allowances; the accrual for actual, pending or threatened litigation, claims and assessments; and assumptions related to the determination of incentive compensation and contingent consideration.

Property_And_Equipment_Note

Property And Equipment (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property And Equipment	'
	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
	The balance of property and equipment, net, is as follows (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,			September 30,
		2013			2012			2012
	Capitalized software	$	211,145		$	196,529		$	201,513
	Computer and broadcast equipment	86,209			83,038			95,176
	Buildings and leasehold improvements	101,316			98,241			96,180
	Furniture and other equipment	82,170			79,748			78,918
	Projects in progress	8,666			18,494			7,677
	Land and land improvements	10,312			10,734			10,646
		499,818			486,784			490,110
	Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(328,915		)	(315,481		)	(331,084		)
	Total property and equipment, net	$	170,903		$	171,303		$	159,026

Segment_Information_Note

Segment Information (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	SEGMENT INFORMATION
	HSNi presents its operating segments and related financial information in a manner consistent with how the chief operating decision maker and executive management view the businesses, how the businesses are organized as to segment management, and the focus of the businesses with regards to the types of products or services offered or the target market. HSNi has two operating segments, HSN and Cornerstone. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included in HSNi's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	HSNi’s primary performance metric is Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as operating income excluding, if applicable: (1) non-cash charges including: (a) stock-based compensation expense, (b) amortization of intangibles, (c) depreciation and gains and losses on asset dispositions, and (d) goodwill, long-lived asset and intangible asset impairments; (2) pro forma adjustments for significant acquisitions; and (3) other significant items. Significant items, while periodically affecting our results, may vary significantly from period to period and have a disproportionate effect in a given period, thereby affecting the comparability of results. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, net income or any other measure determined in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is used as a measurement of operating efficiency and overall financial performance and HSNi believes it to be a helpful measure for those evaluating companies in the retail and media industries. Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to HSNi’s consolidated statements of operations of certain expenses, gains and losses that are excluded from the company's definition of Adjusted EBITDA.
	The following tables reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to operating income for HSNi’s operating segments and to HSNi’s consolidated net income (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30, 2013									Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
		HSN			Cornerstone			Total			HSN			Cornerstone			Total
	Adjusted EBITDA	$	57,136		$	17,426		$	74,562		$	56,790		$	14,969		$	71,759
	Stock-based compensation expense	(2,128		)	(896		)	(3,024		)	(2,771		)	(1,857		)	(4,628		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(7,368		)	(3,034		)	(10,402		)	(6,665		)	(3,029		)	(9,694		)
	Sales tax settlement	—			—			—			—			(7,750		)	(7,750		)
	Loss on disposition of fixed assets	(10		)	(41		)	(51		)	(374		)	(1		)	(375		)
	Operating income	$	47,630		$	13,455		61,085			$	46,980		$	2,332		49,312
	Total other expense, net							(1,625		)							(21,988		)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes							59,460									27,324
	Income tax provision							(17,408		)							(9,766		)
	Income from continuing operations							42,052									17,558
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax							—									128
	Net income							$	42,052								$	17,686
		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013									Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
		HSN			Cornerstone			Total			HSN			Cornerstone			Total
	Adjusted EBITDA	$	173,205		$	53,350		$	226,555		$	166,821		$	50,819		$	217,640
	Stock-based compensation expense	(7,712		)	(2,567		)	(10,279		)	(8,810		)	(6,468		)	(15,278		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(21,226		)	(9,079		)	(30,305		)	(19,839		)	(8,411		)	(28,250		)
	Sales tax settlement	—			—			—			—			(7,750		)	(7,750		)
	Loss on disposition of fixed assets	(1,028		)	(41		)	(1,069		)	(418		)	(31		)	(449		)
	Operating income	$	143,239		$	41,663		184,902			$	137,754		$	28,159		165,913
	Total other expense, net							(4,928		)							(37,172		)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes							179,974									128,741
	Income tax provision							(63,098		)							(48,284		)
	Income from continuing operations							116,876									80,457
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax							—									(5,854		)
	Net income							$	116,876								$	74,603
	The net sales for each of HSNi's reportable segments are as follows (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
			2013			2012			2013			2012
	Net sales:
	HSN		$	538,639		$	537,393		$	1,614,949		$	1,581,268
	Cornerstone		260,251			241,376			769,198			702,596
	Total		$	798,890		$	778,769		$	2,384,147		$	2,283,864

Earnings_Per_Share_Note

Earnings Per Share (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	EARNINGS PER SHARE
	HSNi computes basic earnings per share using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. HSNi computes diluted earnings per share using the treasury stock method, which includes the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period plus the potential dilution that could occur if various equity awards to issue common stock were exercised or restricted equity awards were vested resulting in the issuance of common stock that could share in HSNi’s earnings.
	The following table presents HSNi’s basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data):
		Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Net income (loss):
	Continuing operations	$	42,052	$	17,558	$	116,876	$	80,457
	Discontinued operations	—		128		—		(5,854		)
	Net income	$	42,052	$	17,686	$	116,876	$	74,603
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
	Basic	53,234		55,476		53,849		56,913
	Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards	1,145		1,609		1,274		1,611
	Diluted	54,379		57,085		55,123		58,524
	Net income (loss) per share - basic:
	Continuing operations	$	0.79	$	0.32	$	2.17	$	1.41
	Discontinued operations	—		—		—		(0.10		)
	Net income	$	0.79	$	0.32	$	2.17	$	1.31
	Net income (loss) per share - diluted:
	Continuing operations	$	0.77	$	0.31	$	2.12	$	1.37
	Discontinued operations	—		—		—		(0.10		)
	Net income	$	0.77	$	0.31	$	2.12	$	1.27
	Unexercised employee stock options and stock appreciation rights and unvested restricted stock units excluded from the diluted EPS calculation because their effect would have been antidilutive	431		731		432		807

LongTerm_Debt_Note

Long-Term Debt (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	LONG-TERM DEBT
	The balance of long-term debt, including current maturities, is as follows (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,			September 30,
		2013			2012			2012
	Secured credit agreement expiring April 24, 2017:
	Term loan	$	243,750		$	250,000		$	250,000
	Revolving credit facility	—			—			—
	Total long-term debt	243,750			250,000			250,000
	Less: current maturities	(12,500		)	(9,375		)	(6,250		)
	Long-term debt, less current maturities	$	231,250		$	240,625		$	243,750
	On April 24, 2012, HSNi entered into a $600 million five-year syndicated credit agreement ("Credit Agreement") which is secured by 100% of the voting equity securities of HSNi's U.S. subsidiaries and 65% of HSNi's first-tier foreign subsidiaries. This Credit Agreement replaced the credit agreement that was set to expire in July 2013. Certain HSNi subsidiaries have unconditionally guaranteed HSNi's obligations under the Credit Agreement.  The Credit Agreement, which includes a $350 million revolving credit facility and a $250 million delayed draw term loan, may be increased up to $850 million subject to certain conditions and expires April 24, 2017. HSNi drew $250 million from its term loan on July 31, 2012 to fund the redemption of the Senior Notes, as discussed below. HSNi capitalized $5.5 million in financing costs related to the Credit Agreement and is amortizing these costs to interest expense over the Credit Agreement's five-year life.
	The Credit Agreement includes various covenants, limitations and events of default customary for similar facilities including a maximum leverage ratio of 3.00x and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.00x. HSNi was in compliance with all such covenants as of September 30, 2013 with a leverage ratio of 0.75x and an interest coverage ratio of 58.72x. The Credit Agreement also contains covenants that limit our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make other distributions to third parties, repurchase or redeem our stock, make investments, sell assets, incur liens, enter into agreements restricting our subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends, enter into transactions with affiliates and consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of our assets. Dividend payments, loans or advances to HSNi by its subsidiaries are not restricted by the Credit Agreement.
	Loans under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a per annum rate equal to LIBOR plus a predetermined margin that ranges from 1.50% to 2.25% or the Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus a predetermined margin that ranges from 0.50% to 1.25%.  HSNi can elect to borrow at either LIBOR or the Base Rate and the predetermined margin is based on HSNi's leverage ratio. The term loan interest rate as of September 30, 2013 was 1.68%.  HSNi pays a commitment fee ranging from 0.25% to 0.40% (based on the leverage ratio) on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility.
	The amount available to HSNi under the revolving credit facility portion of the Credit Agreement is reduced by the amount of outstanding letters of credit issued under the revolving credit facility, which totaled $36.7 million as of September 30, 2013. The ability to draw funds under the revolving credit facility is dependent upon meeting the aforementioned financial covenants. As of September 30, 2013, the amount that could be borrowed under the revolving credit facility, in consideration of the financial covenants and the outstanding letters of credit, was approximately $313.3 million. As of September 30, 2013, there was no outstanding balance due under the revolving credit facility.
	On July 28, 2008, HSNi issued $240 million of 11.25% senior notes due 2016 (the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes were fully redeemed on August 1, 2012 for $253.5 million, or 105.625% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, at which time the Senior Notes were no longer deemed to be outstanding, interest ceased to accrue thereon and all rights of the holders of the Senior Notes ceased to exist, except for the right to receive the redemption price. HSNi drew $250 million from its term loan on July 31, 2012 and used its cash on hand to fund the redemption. HSNi reported approximately $18.3 million in pre-tax charges associated with redemption of the Senior Notes in the quarter ended September 30, 2012. These charges resulted from the redemption premium of $13.5 million and $4.8 million related to the write-off of unamortized issuance costs and original issue discount.

Derivative_Instruments_Note

Derivative Instruments (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments	'
	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
	HSNi uses derivatives in the management of its interest rate risk with respect to its variable rate debt. HSNi's strategy is to eliminate the cash flow risk on a portion of its variable rate debt caused by changes in the benchmark interest rate (LIBOR). Derivative instruments are not entered into for speculative purposes.
	HSNi entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap agreement on December 20, 2012 with a notional amount of $187.5 million at a fixed rate of 0.8525%, resulting in an all-in fixed rate of 2.3525% based on HSNi's leverage ratio as of September 30, 2013. The interest rate swap takes effect on January 31, 2014 with a maturity date in April 2017. Under this swap, HSNi pays at a fixed rate and receives payments at a variable rate based on one-month LIBOR. The swap effectively fixes the floating LIBOR-based interest of our outstanding LIBOR-based debt. The interest rate swap was designated and qualified as a cash flow hedge; therefore, the effective portion of the changes in fair value is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. Any ineffective portions of the changes in fair value of the interest rate swap will be immediately recognized directly to earnings in the consolidated statement of operations. The change in fair value of the interest rate swap for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was a loss of $0.8 million and a gain of $0.9 million, respectively, net of tax, and were included in other comprehensive (loss) income. See Note 8 for discussion of the fair value measurements concerning this interest rate swap.
	As of September 30, 2013, the fair value of the interest rate swap was an asset of $0.6 million and was recorded in "Other non-current assets" in the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2012, the fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $0.8 million and was recorded in "Other long-term liabilities" in the consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2013, HSNi estimates that approximately $0.8 million of unrealized losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income related to this swap will be realized and reported in earnings within the next twelve months.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Note

Fair Value Measurements (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value assumptions are made at a specific point in time and changes in underlying assumptions could significantly affect these estimates. HSNi applies the following framework for measuring fair value which is based on a three-level hierarchy:
	Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.
	Level 2—Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
	Level 3—Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. These valuations require significant judgment.
	The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these items. The following table summarizes the fair value of HSNi's other financial assets and liabilities which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
		September 30, 2013
			Total Fair Value and Carrying Value on Balance Sheet			Fair Value Measurement Category
						Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Assets:
	Interest rate swap		$	635		$	—		$	635		$	—
		31-Dec-12
			Total Fair Value and Carrying Value on Balance Sheet			Fair Value Measurement Category
						Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Liabilities:
	Interest rate swap		$	755		$	—		$	755		$	—
	HSNi's interest rate swap was carried on the balance sheet at fair value as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The swap was entered into in December 2012 for the purpose of hedging the variability of interest expense and interest payments on HSNi's long-term variable rate debt. Because this swap is not actively traded, the fair value was based on a valuation model. Interest rate yield curves and credit spreads are the significant inputs included in the valuation model. These inputs are observable in active markets (level 2 criteria). HSNi considers credit risk associated with its own standing as well as the credit standing of any counterparties involved in the valuation of its financial instruments.
	The following table summarizes the fair value of HSNi’s financial assets and liabilities which are carried at cost (in thousands):
		30-Sep-13
		Carrying			Fair Value			Fair Value Measurement Category
		Value						Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Term Loan	$	243,750		$	243,750		$	—		$	243,750		$	—
		31-Dec-12
		Carrying			Fair Value			Fair Value Measurement Category
		Value						Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Term Loan	$	250,000		$	250,000		$	—		$	250,000		$	—
		September 30, 2012
		Carrying			Fair Value			Fair Value Measurement Category
		Value						Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Term Loan	$	250,000		$	250,000		$	—		$	250,000		$	—
	The fair value of the term loan was estimated by discounting expected cash flows at the rates currently offered to HSNi for debt of the same remaining maturities, as advised by HSNi's bankers (level 2 criteria).
	As of June 30, 2012, the assets and liabilities of The Territory Ahead were considered a disposal group held for sale. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, an impairment charge of $5.9 million, or $3.7 million net of tax, was recorded to reduce the carrying value of the net assets to their estimated net realizable value. See Note 12 - Discontinued Operations for further discussion of this impairment charge.
	HSNi measures certain assets, such as property and equipment and intangible assets, at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets are recognized at fair value if they are deemed to be impaired. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, there were no assets, other than The Territory Ahead disposal group, that were required to be recorded at fair value as no impairment indicators were present.

Income_Taxes_Note

Income Taxes (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	INCOME TAXES
	HSNi calculates its interim income tax provision in accordance with the accounting guidance for income taxes in interim periods. At the end of each interim period, HSNi makes its best estimate of the annual expected effective tax rate and applies that rate to its ordinary year-to-date income or loss. The tax or benefit related to significant, unusual, or extraordinary items that will be separately reported or reported net of their related tax effect are individually computed and recognized in the interim period in which those items occur.
	In addition, the effect of changes in enacted tax laws or rates, tax status, or judgment on the realizability of beginning-of-the-year deferred taxes in future years is recognized in the interim period in which the change occurs.
	The computation of the annual expected effective tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and assumptions including, but not limited to, the expected operating income for the year, permanent and temporary differences, and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets generated in the current year. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes may change as new events occur, more experience is acquired, additional information is obtained or the tax environment changes. To the extent that the estimated annual effective tax rate changes during a quarter, the effect of the change on prior quarters is included in tax expense for the current quarter.
	For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, HSNi recorded a tax provision of $17.4 million and $63.1 million, respectively, which represents effective tax rates of 29.3% and 35.1%, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, HSNi recorded a tax provision of $9.8 million and $48.3 million, respectively, which represents effective tax rates of 35.7% and 37.5%, respectively. The change in the effective tax rates from the prior periods was primarily due to discrete tax benefits of $3.7 million realized in the current quarter.
	The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has concluded its examination of HSNi's consolidated federal income tax return for the year ended December 31, 2010 and its limited scope examination of HSNi's consolidated federal income tax return for the year ended December 31, 2011. No material adjustments resulted from these IRS examinations. Various state income tax examinations are in process. HSNi does not anticipate any material adjustments to its tax liabilities resulting from any of these examinations.
	HSNi and several companies previously owned by IAC/InterActiveCorp, or IAC, were spun-off from IAC on August 20, 2008. In connection with the spin-off, HSNi entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement with IAC pursuant to which, among other things, each of the companies included in the spin-off (the "Spincos") has indemnified IAC and the other Spincos for any taxes resulting from the spin-off of such Spinco (and any related interest, penalties, legal and professional fees, and all costs and damages associated with related shareholder litigation or controversies) to the extent such amounts result from (i) any act or failure to act by such Spinco described in the covenants in the Tax Sharing Agreement, (ii) any acquisition of equity securities or assets of such Spinco or a member of its group, and (iii) any breach by such Spinco or any member of its group of any representation or covenant contained in the separation documents or in the documents relating to the IRS private letter ruling and/or tax opinions. In the event an adjustment with respect to a pre-spin-off period for which IAC is responsible results in a tax benefit to HSNi in a post-spin-off period, HSNi will be required to pay such tax benefit to IAC. In general, IAC controls all audits and administrative matters and other tax proceedings relating to the consolidated federal income tax return of the IAC group and any other tax returns for which the IAC group is responsible. The provisions set forth in the Tax Sharing Agreement could subject HSNi to future tax contingencies.
	The IRS has substantially completed its review of the IAC consolidated tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2001 through 2008, which includes the operations of HSNi. The settlement for these years has been submitted to and approved by the Joint Committee on Taxation. Various IAC consolidated tax returns filed with state, local and foreign jurisdictions are currently under examination, the most significant of which are California, New York and New York City, for various tax years beginning with 2006. By virtue of the Tax Sharing Agreement with IAC, HSNi is indemnified with respect to additional tax liabilities for consolidated or combined federal and state tax returns prepared and filed by IAC prior to the spin-off, but is liable for any additional tax liabilities for HSNi separately filed state income tax returns.

StockBased_Awards_Note

Stock-Based Awards (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Awards	'
	STOCK-BASED AWARDS
	Stock-based compensation expense is included in the following line items in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013				2012				2013			2012
	Selling and marketing	$	818			$	932			$	2,674		$	2,744
	General and administrative	2,206				3,696				7,605			12,534
	Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes	3,024				4,628				10,279			15,278
	Income tax benefit	(1,108		)		(1,574		)		(3,697		)	(5,220		)
	Stock-based compensation expense after income taxes	$	1,916			$	3,054			$	6,582		$	10,058
	As of September 30, 2013, there was approximately $25.7 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to all equity-based awards which is currently expected to be recognized on a straight-line basis over a weighted average period of approximately 2.6 years.
	The Second Amended and Restated 2008 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), authorizes the issuance of 8.0 million shares of HSNi common stock for new awards granted by HSNi. The purpose of the Plan is to assist HSNi in attracting, retaining and motivating officers, employees, directors and
	consultants, and to provide HSNi with the ability to provide incentives more directly linked to the profitability of HSNi’s business and increases in shareholder value. As of September 30, 2013, there were approximately 2.7 million shares of common stock available for grants under the Plan.
	HSNi can grant restricted stock units ("RSUs"), market stock units ("MSUs"), stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), dividend equivalents and other stock-based awards under the Plan. Stock-based awards have a maximum term of 10 years. The exercise price of options and SARs granted under the Plan is required to be at, or above, the fair market value of HSNi’s stock on the date of grant. RSUs have rights to receive dividend equivalents that vest at the same time as the underlying RSUs once the requisite service has been rendered. HSNi elects to issue shares of its common stock for RSU vestings and SAR exercises net of the employees’ minimum tax withholding obligation. The payments made by HSNi to the taxing authorities for these taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $13.9 million and $15.5 million, respectively.
	A summary of the stock-based awards granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 is as follows:
		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
		Number of Awards Granted			Weighted Average per Share Fair Value
	Stock appreciation rights	346,301			$22.57
	Restricted stock units	200,940			$58.31
	Market stock units	100,723			$82.67
	Employee stock purchase plan options	43,521			$11.75
	The fair values of the options granted under the HSN, Inc. 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the SARs are estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair values of the MSUs were measured on the grant date by applying a Monte Carlo simulation pricing model. The weighted average assumptions used in each valuation model for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:
			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
			Monte Carlo			Black-Scholes
			Market Stock Units			Stock Appreciation Rights			Employee Stock Purchase Plan Options
	Volatility factor		39.7	%		49.1	%		23.4	%
	Risk-free interest rate		1	%		0.85	%		0.1	%
	Expected term		4			4.8			0.5
	Dividend yield		1.1	%		1.2	%		1.3	%
	Performance-Based Awards
	During the first quarter of 2010, HSNi implemented a performance-based equity compensation program for certain key members of Cornerstone’s management. The amount payable was based on the extent to which certain pre-established performance goals for Cornerstone were achieved during the three-year period ended December 31, 2012. These equity awards were accounted for as liabilities which were remeasured each reporting period based on the probability of achievement of the performance conditions. The amount earned pursuant to the award at the end of the December 31, 2012 service period was $16.8 million which was settled in shares of HSNi common stock in the first quarter of 2013.
	During the third quarter of 2013, HSNi granted MSUs to its Chief Executive Officer based upon the total shareholder return of HSNi's common stock over a three years and five years period. Payout percentages range between 0% and 200% of the target award depending on the awards' market condition, the future price of HSNi's stock. The fair values of the MSUs were $8.3 million and were measured on the grant date by applying a Monte Carlo simulation pricing model which estimates the potential outcome of reaching the market condition based on simulated future stock prices and is recognized over the performance period.

Shareholders_Equity_Note

Shareholders' Equity (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Shareholders' Equity	'
	SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Share Repurchase Program
	On September 27, 2011, HSNi’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program which allows HSNi to purchase 10 million shares of its common stock from time to time through privately negotiated and/or open market transactions. The timing of repurchases and actual number of shares repurchased depends on a variety of factors, including the stock price, corporate and regulatory requirements, restrictions under HSNi’s debt obligations and other market and economic conditions. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued by HSNi at any time. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, HSNi acquired under the program approximately 2.5 million shares of its outstanding common stock for $137.0 million at an average price of $53.79. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, HSNi acquired under the program approximately 4.8 million shares of its outstanding common stock for $187.4 million at an average price of $39.15. As of September 30, 2013, approximately 1.2 million shares remained authorized for repurchase under the plan.
	Shares repurchased pursuant to HSNi’s share repurchase program are immediately retired upon purchase. Repurchased common stock is reflected as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. HSNi’s accounting policy related to its share repurchases is to reduce its common stock based on the par value of the shares and to reduce its capital surplus for the excess of the repurchase price over the par value. Since the inception of its share repurchase program in September 2011, HSNi has had an accumulated deficit balance; therefore, the excess over the par value has been applied to additional paid-in capital. Once HSNi has retained earnings, the excess will be charged entirely to retained earnings.
	Dividend Policy
	Effective August 1, 2013, HSNi's Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per common share. The dividend was paid on September 18, 2013 to HSNi's shareholders of record as of September 4, 2013.
	Effective November 6, 2013, HSNi's Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share. This represents an increase over the prior quarterly dividend of 39% or $.07 per common share. The dividend will be paid on December 18, 2013 to HSNi's shareholders of record as of December 4, 2013.

Discontinued_Operations_Note

Discontinued Operations (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	In May 2012, substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of Smith+Noble, a Cornerstone brand specializing in window treatments, were sold for $5.5 million. HSNi does not expect to have any significant continuing involvement or cash flows from Smith+Noble; therefore, the results of operations for Smith+Noble are presented separately as “Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax” in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented, and the cash flows from Smith+Noble are presented separately as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of cash flows for all periods presented.
	In July 2012, substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of The Territory Ahead, a Cornerstone brand specializing in casual apparel for men and women, were sold for approximately $1.1 million. HSNi does not expect to have any significant continuing involvement or cash flows from The Territory Ahead; therefore, the results of operations for The Territory Ahead are presented separately as “Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax” in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented, and the cash flows from The Territory Ahead are presented separately as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of cash flows for all periods presented. An impairment charge of $5.9 million, or $3.7 million net of taxes, was recorded in the second quarter of 2012 to reduce the carrying value of the net assets to their estimated net realizable value and is included in "Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
	The following table reflects the results of HSNi's discontinued operations for all periods presented (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012			2013		2012
	Net sales	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	40,153
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	—	$	228		$	—	$	(9,398	)
	Income tax (expense) benefit	—		(100		)	—		3,544
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	—	$	128		$	—	$	(5,854	)

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Commitments And Contingencies	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	In cooperation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC), Frontgate, one of the Cornerstone brands, announced in January 2011 a voluntary recall of a product sold from December 2005 through July 2010.  In June 2013, the CPSC notified the company that the CPSC is investigating whether the company complied with certain reporting requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Act.  At this time it is not yet possible to determine what, if any, actions will be taken by the CPSC, whether a civil penalty will be assessed or, if assessed, the amount thereof.
	In the ordinary course of business, HSNi is a party to various audits and lawsuits. These audits or litigation may relate to claims involving property, personal injury, contract, intellectual property (including patent infringement), sales tax, product recalls, regulatory compliance and other claims. HSNi has established reserves for specific legal or tax compliance matters that it has determined the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is probable and the loss is reasonably estimable. Management has also identified certain other legal matters where it believes an unfavorable outcome is not probable and, therefore, no reserve is established. Although management currently believes that an unfavorable resolution of claims against HSNi, including claims where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible, will not have a material impact on its liquidity, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and management’s view of these matters may change in the future and an unfavorable resolution of such a proceeding could have a material impact. Moreover, any claims or regulatory actions against HSNi, whether meritorious or not, could be time-consuming, result in costly litigation, require significant amounts of management time and result in the diversion of significant operational resources.
	HSNi also evaluates other contingent matters, including tax contingencies, to assess the probability and estimated extent of potential loss. See Note 9 for discussion related to income tax contingencies.

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Shares repurchased pursuant to HSNi’s share repurchase program are immediately retired upon purchase. Repurchased common stock is reflected as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. HSNi’s accounting policy related to its share repurchases is to reduce its common stock based on the par value of the shares and to reduce its capital surplus for the excess of the repurchase price over the par value. Since the inception of its share repurchase program in September 2011, HSNi has had an accumulated deficit balance; therefore, the excess over the par value has been applied to additional paid-in capital. Once HSNi has retained earnings, the excess will be charged entirely to retained earnings.
Accounting Estimates	'
	Accounting Estimates
	HSNi prepares its financial statements in conformity with GAAP. These principles require management to make certain estimates and assumptions during the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. These estimates and assumptions impact the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. They also impact the reported amount of net earnings during any period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of HSNi's management, the assumptions underlying these interim unaudited financial statements are reasonable.
	Significant estimates underlying the accompanying consolidated financial statements include: the determination of the lower of cost or market adjustment for inventory; sales returns and other revenue allowances; the allowance for doubtful accounts; the recoverability of long-lived assets; the impairment of intangible assets; the annual expected effective tax rate, the determination of deferred income taxes, including related valuation allowances; the accrual for actual, pending or threatened litigation, claims and assessments; and assumptions related to the determination of incentive compensation and contingent consideration.

Property_And_Equipment_Tables

Property And Equipment (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Property And Equipment	'
	The balance of property and equipment, net, is as follows (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,			September 30,
		2013			2012			2012
	Capitalized software	$	211,145		$	196,529		$	201,513
	Computer and broadcast equipment	86,209			83,038			95,176
	Buildings and leasehold improvements	101,316			98,241			96,180
	Furniture and other equipment	82,170			79,748			78,918
	Projects in progress	8,666			18,494			7,677
	Land and land improvements	10,312			10,734			10,646
		499,818			486,784			490,110
	Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(328,915		)	(315,481		)	(331,084		)
	Total property and equipment, net	$	170,903		$	171,303		$	159,026

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]	'
Adjusted EBITDA To Operating Income (Loss) And Consolidated Net Income	'
	The following tables reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to operating income for HSNi’s operating segments and to HSNi’s consolidated net income (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30, 2013									Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
		HSN			Cornerstone			Total			HSN			Cornerstone			Total
	Adjusted EBITDA	$	57,136		$	17,426		$	74,562		$	56,790		$	14,969		$	71,759
	Stock-based compensation expense	(2,128		)	(896		)	(3,024		)	(2,771		)	(1,857		)	(4,628		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(7,368		)	(3,034		)	(10,402		)	(6,665		)	(3,029		)	(9,694		)
	Sales tax settlement	—			—			—			—			(7,750		)	(7,750		)
	Loss on disposition of fixed assets	(10		)	(41		)	(51		)	(374		)	(1		)	(375		)
	Operating income	$	47,630		$	13,455		61,085			$	46,980		$	2,332		49,312
	Total other expense, net							(1,625		)							(21,988		)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes							59,460									27,324
	Income tax provision							(17,408		)							(9,766		)
	Income from continuing operations							42,052									17,558
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax							—									128
	Net income							$	42,052								$	17,686
		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013									Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
		HSN			Cornerstone			Total			HSN			Cornerstone			Total
	Adjusted EBITDA	$	173,205		$	53,350		$	226,555		$	166,821		$	50,819		$	217,640
	Stock-based compensation expense	(7,712		)	(2,567		)	(10,279		)	(8,810		)	(6,468		)	(15,278		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(21,226		)	(9,079		)	(30,305		)	(19,839		)	(8,411		)	(28,250		)
	Sales tax settlement	—			—			—			—			(7,750		)	(7,750		)
	Loss on disposition of fixed assets	(1,028		)	(41		)	(1,069		)	(418		)	(31		)	(449		)
	Operating income	$	143,239		$	41,663		184,902			$	137,754		$	28,159		165,913
	Total other expense, net							(4,928		)							(37,172		)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes							179,974									128,741
	Income tax provision							(63,098		)							(48,284		)
	Income from continuing operations							116,876									80,457
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax							—									(5,854		)
	Net income							$	116,876								$	74,603
Financial Information By Segment	'
	The net sales for each of HSNi's reportable segments are as follows (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
			2013			2012			2013			2012
	Net sales:
	HSN		$	538,639		$	537,393		$	1,614,949		$	1,581,268
	Cornerstone		260,251			241,376			769,198			702,596
	Total		$	798,890		$	778,769		$	2,384,147		$	2,283,864

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share	'
	The following table presents HSNi’s basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data):
		Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Net income (loss):
	Continuing operations	$	42,052	$	17,558	$	116,876	$	80,457
	Discontinued operations	—		128		—		(5,854		)
	Net income	$	42,052	$	17,686	$	116,876	$	74,603
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
	Basic	53,234		55,476		53,849		56,913
	Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards	1,145		1,609		1,274		1,611
	Diluted	54,379		57,085		55,123		58,524
	Net income (loss) per share - basic:
	Continuing operations	$	0.79	$	0.32	$	2.17	$	1.41
	Discontinued operations	—		—		—		(0.10		)
	Net income	$	0.79	$	0.32	$	2.17	$	1.31
	Net income (loss) per share - diluted:
	Continuing operations	$	0.77	$	0.31	$	2.12	$	1.37
	Discontinued operations	—		—		—		(0.10		)
	Net income	$	0.77	$	0.31	$	2.12	$	1.27
	Unexercised employee stock options and stock appreciation rights and unvested restricted stock units excluded from the diluted EPS calculation because their effect would have been antidilutive	431		731		432		807

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Long-Term Debt	'
	The balance of long-term debt, including current maturities, is as follows (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,			September 30,
		2013			2012			2012
	Secured credit agreement expiring April 24, 2017:
	Term loan	$	243,750		$	250,000		$	250,000
	Revolving credit facility	—			—			—
	Total long-term debt	243,750			250,000			250,000
	Less: current maturities	(12,500		)	(9,375		)	(6,250		)
	Long-term debt, less current maturities	$	231,250		$	240,625		$	243,750

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value For Other Financial Liabilities	'
	The following table summarizes the fair value of HSNi's other financial assets and liabilities which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
		September 30, 2013
			Total Fair Value and Carrying Value on Balance Sheet			Fair Value Measurement Category
						Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Assets:
	Interest rate swap		$	635		$	—		$	635		$	—
		31-Dec-12
			Total Fair Value and Carrying Value on Balance Sheet			Fair Value Measurement Category
						Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Liabilities:
	Interest rate swap		$	755		$	—		$	755		$	—
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities	'
	The following table summarizes the fair value of HSNi’s financial assets and liabilities which are carried at cost (in thousands):
		30-Sep-13
		Carrying			Fair Value			Fair Value Measurement Category
		Value						Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Term Loan	$	243,750		$	243,750		$	—		$	243,750		$	—
		31-Dec-12
		Carrying			Fair Value			Fair Value Measurement Category
		Value						Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Term Loan	$	250,000		$	250,000		$	—		$	250,000		$	—
		September 30, 2012
		Carrying			Fair Value			Fair Value Measurement Category
		Value						Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Term Loan	$	250,000		$	250,000		$	—		$	250,000		$	—

StockBased_Awards_Tables

Stock-Based Awards (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'
	Stock-based compensation expense is included in the following line items in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013				2012				2013			2012
	Selling and marketing	$	818			$	932			$	2,674		$	2,744
	General and administrative	2,206				3,696				7,605			12,534
	Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes	3,024				4,628				10,279			15,278
	Income tax benefit	(1,108		)		(1,574		)		(3,697		)	(5,220		)
	Stock-based compensation expense after income taxes	$	1,916			$	3,054			$	6,582		$	10,058
Summary of Stock-Based Awards Granted	'
	A summary of the stock-based awards granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 is as follows:
		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
		Number of Awards Granted			Weighted Average per Share Fair Value
	Stock appreciation rights	346,301			$22.57
	Restricted stock units	200,940			$58.31
	Market stock units	100,723			$82.67
	Employee stock purchase plan options	43,521			$11.75
Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model	'
	The weighted average assumptions used in each valuation model for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:
			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
			Monte Carlo			Black-Scholes
			Market Stock Units			Stock Appreciation Rights			Employee Stock Purchase Plan Options
	Volatility factor		39.7	%		49.1	%		23.4	%
	Risk-free interest rate		1	%		0.85	%		0.1	%
	Expected term		4			4.8			0.5
	Dividend yield		1.1	%		1.2	%		1.3	%

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Summary of Discontinued Operations	'
	The following table reflects the results of HSNi's discontinued operations for all periods presented (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012			2013		2012
	Net sales	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	40,153
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	—	$	228		$	—	$	(9,398	)
	Income tax (expense) benefit	—		(100		)	—		3,544
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	—	$	128		$	—	$	(5,854	)

Property_And_Equipment_Schedul

Property And Equipment (Schedule Of Property And Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'	'	'
Capitalized software	$211,145	$196,529	$201,513
Computer and broadcast equipment	86,209	83,038	95,176
Buildings and leasehold improvements	101,316	98,241	96,180
Furniture and other equipment	82,170	79,748	78,918
Projects in progress	8,666	18,494	7,677
Land and land improvements	10,312	10,734	10,646
Property and equipment, gross	499,818	486,784	490,110
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	-328,915	-315,481	-331,084
Total property and equipment, net	$170,903	$171,303	$159,026

Segment_Information_Adjusted_E

Segment Information (Adjusted EBITDA To Operating Income (Loss) And Consolidated Net Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Adjusted EBITDA	$74,562	$71,759	$226,555	$217,640	'
Stock-based compensation expense	-3,024	-4,628	-10,279	-15,278	'
Depreciation and amortization	-10,402	-9,694	-30,305	-28,250	'
Sales tax settlement	0	-7,750	0	-7,750	'
Loss on disposition of fixed assets	-51	-375	-1,069	-449	'
Operating income	61,085	49,312	184,902	165,913	'
Total other expense, net	-1,625	-21,988	-4,928	-37,172	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	59,460	27,324	179,974	128,741	'
Income tax provision	-17,408	-9,766	-63,098	-48,284	'
Income from continuing operations	42,052	17,558	116,876	80,457	'
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	128	0	-5,854	'
Net income	42,052	17,686	116,876	74,603	130,675
HSN [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Adjusted EBITDA	57,136	56,790	173,205	166,821	'
Stock-based compensation expense	-2,128	-2,771	-7,712	-8,810	'
Depreciation and amortization	-7,368	-6,665	-21,226	-19,839	'
Sales tax settlement	0	0	0	0	'
Loss on disposition of fixed assets	-10	-374	-1,028	-418	'
Operating income	47,630	46,980	143,239	137,754	'
Cornerstone [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Adjusted EBITDA	17,426	14,969	53,350	50,819	'
Stock-based compensation expense	-896	-1,857	-2,567	-6,468	'
Depreciation and amortization	-3,034	-3,029	-9,079	-8,411	'
Sales tax settlement	0	-7,750	0	-7,750	'
Loss on disposition of fixed assets	-41	-1	-41	-31	'
Operating income	$13,455	$2,332	$41,663	$28,159	'

Segment_Information_Financial_

Segment Information (Financial Information By Segment) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net sales:	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$798,890	$778,769	$2,384,147	$2,283,864
HSN [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net sales:	'	'	'	'
Net sales	538,639	537,393	1,614,949	1,581,268
Cornerstone [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net sales:	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$260,251	$241,376	$769,198	$702,596

Earnings_Per_Share_Basic_And_D

Earnings Per Share (Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Net income	'	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$42,052	$17,558	$116,876	$80,457	'
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	128	0	-5,854	'
Net income	$42,052	$17,686	$116,876	$74,603	$130,675
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'	'
Basic	53,234	55,476	53,849	56,913	'
Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards	1,145	1,609	1,274	1,611	'
Diluted	54,379	57,085	55,123	58,524	'
Net income (loss) per share - basic:	'	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations (usd per share)	$0.79	$0.32	$2.17	$1.41	'
Discontinued operations (usd per share)	$0	$0	$0	($0.10)	'
Net income (usd per share)	$0.79	$0.32	$2.17	$1.31	'
Net income (loss) per share - diluted:	'	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations (usd per share)	$0.77	$0.31	$2.12	$1.37	'
Discontinued operations (usd per share)	$0	$0	$0	($0.10)	'
Net income (usd per share)	$0.77	$0.31	$2.12	$1.27	'
Unexercised employee stock options and stock appreciation rights and unvested restricted stock units excluded from the diluted EPS calculation because their effect would have been antidilutive	431	731	432	807	'

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_Of_Long

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Secured credit	$243,750	$250,000	$250,000
Total long-term debt	243,750	250,000	250,000
Less: current maturities	-12,500	-9,375	-6,250
Long-term debt, less current maturities	231,250	240,625	243,750
Secured Credit Agreement Expiring April 24, 2017 [Member] | Term loan	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Secured credit	243,750	250,000	250,000
Secured Credit Agreement Expiring April 24, 2017 [Member] | Revolving credit facility	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Secured credit	$0	$0	$0

LongTerm_Debt_Narrative_Detail

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Aug. 02, 2012

Jul. 28, 2008

Apr. 24, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Jul. 31, 2012

Jul. 31, 2012

Apr. 24, 2012

Apr. 24, 2012

Apr. 24, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Apr. 24, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Apr. 24, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Apr. 24, 2012

Syndicated Credit Agreement [Member]

Eleven Point Two Five Percent Senior Notes [Member]

Eleven Point Two Five Percent Senior Notes [Member]

Syndicated Credit Agreement [Member]

Syndicated Credit Agreement [Member]

Syndicated Credit Agreement [Member]

Syndicated Credit Agreement [Member]

Voting Equity Securities Of H S Ni U S Subsidiaries [Member]

Voting Equity Securities Of First Tier Subsidiaries [Member]

Revolving credit facility

Term loan

Term loan

Line of Credit [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Eleven Point Two Five Percent Senior Notes [Member]

Syndicated Credit Agreement [Member]

Syndicated Credit Agreement [Member]

Syndicated Credit Agreement [Member]

Syndicated Credit Agreement [Member]

Syndicated Credit Agreement [Member]

Syndicated Credit Agreement [Member]

Syndicated Credit Agreement [Member]

Syndicated Credit Agreement [Member]

Syndicated Credit Agreement [Member]

Syndicated Credit Agreement [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revolving credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$600,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

$350,000,000

'

$250,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Term of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Secured rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

65.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

850,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term Debt

243,750,000

250,000,000

243,750,000

250,000,000

250,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

250,000,000

250,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum leverage ratio, required

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum interest coverage ratio, required

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Actual leverage ratio

'

'

'

'

'

0.75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Actual interest coverage ratio

'

'

'

'

'

58.72

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.50%

'

2.25%

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.68%

'

'

'

0.50%

'

1.25%

Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.25%

'

0.40%

'

Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

36,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

313,300,000

'

'

'

'

Senior notes due 2016

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

240,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Subordinated borrowing, interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayments of debt, maturing in more than three months

'

'

'

'

'

'

253,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Call Price

'

'

'

'

'

'

105.63%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on debt extinguishment

0

18,309,000

0

18,627,000

'

'

18,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption Premium

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

$4,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative_Instruments_Details

Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 20, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 20, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
						Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Interest Rate Swap [Member]
									Other Assets [Member]	Other Long-term Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative, notional amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$187,500,000	'	'
Derivative, fixed interest rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.85%	'	'
Interest rate, all inclusive	'	'	'	'	2.35%	'	'	'	'	'
Change in fair value of derivative instrument, net of tax	751,000	0	-867,000	0	'	751,000	-867,000	'	'	'
Interest rate swap	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-600,000	800,000
Estimated unrealized loss to be realized in the next twelve months	'	'	$800,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Of Other Financial Liabilities) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Total Carrying Value on Balance Sheet [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	'	$755
Interest rate swap	-635	'
Total Fair Value on Balance Sheet [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate swap	-635	755
Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate swap	0	0
Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate swap	-635	755
Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate swap	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V1

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'	'
Term loan, carrying value	$243,750	$250,000	$250,000
Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'	'
Term loan, fair value	0	0	0
Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'	'
Term loan, fair value	243,750	250,000	250,000
Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'	'
Term loan, fair value	$0	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V2

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurments (Narrative) (Details) (Territory Ahead [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012
Territory Ahead [Member]	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'
Discontinued Operation, Provision for Loss (Gain) on Disposal, before Income Tax	$5.90
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax	$3.70

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	29.30%	35.70%	35.10%	37.50%	37.50%
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$17,408,000	$9,766,000	'	$63,098,000	$48,284,000
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions	$3,700,000	'	'	'	'

StockBased_Awards_StockBased_C

Stock-Based Awards (Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes	$3,024	$4,628	$10,279	$15,278
Income tax benefit	-1,108	-1,574	-3,697	-5,220
Stock-based compensation expense after income taxes	1,916	3,054	6,582	10,058
Selling And Marketing [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	818	932	2,674	2,744
General And Administrative [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$2,206	$3,696	$7,605	$12,534

StockBased_Awards_Narrative_De

Stock-Based Awards (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrecognized compensation cost	$25,700,000	'	'
Weighted average period of recognition of unrecognized compensation cost, years	'2 years 7 months 18 days	'	'
New awards authorized	8,000,000	'	'
Available for grants	2,700,000	'	'
Stock-based awards maximum term, years	'10 years	'	'
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	13,897,000	15,482,000	'
Issuance of common stock from stock-based compensation awards, including tax benefit	15,179,000	'	21,816,000
Three Year Period Vesting [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	'3 years	'	'
Five Year Period Vesting [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	'5 years	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	0.00%	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	200.00%	'	'
Market Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, total fair value	8,300,000	'	'
Performance Based Equity Compensation Program [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock from stock-based compensation awards, including tax benefit	$16,800,000	'	'

StockBased_Awards_StockBased_A

Stock-Based Awards Stock-Based Awards (Summary of Stock-Based Awards Granted) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Number of Awards Granted	346,301
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$22.57
Restricted stock units [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Number of Awards Granted	200,940
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$58.31
Market Stock Units [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Number of Awards Granted	100,723
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$82.67
Employee Stock [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Number of Awards Granted	43,521
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$11.75

StockBased_Awards_Weighted_Ave

Stock-Based Awards (Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Market Stock Units [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Volatility factor	39.70%
Risk-free interest rate	1.00%
Expected term	'4 years
Dividend yield	1.10%
Stock Options And Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Volatility factor	49.10%
Risk-free interest rate	0.85%
Expected term	'4 years 9 months 18 days
Dividend yield	1.20%
ESPP [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Volatility factor	23.40%
Risk-free interest rate	0.10%
Expected term	'6 months
Dividend yield	1.30%

Shareholders_Equity_Details

Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 01, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 27, 2011	Nov. 06, 2013
							Subsequent Event [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares authorized under share repurchase program	'	'	'	'	'	10	'
Share repurchased and retired	'	'	'	2.5	4.8	'	'
Value of shares repurchased and retired	'	'	'	$137	$187.40	'	'
Outstanding common stock acquired, average price	'	'	'	$53.79	$39.15	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	'	1.2	'	1.2	'	'	'
Dividends paid (usd per share)	$0.18	'	'	'	'	'	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends declared per share	'	$0.18	$0.13	$0.54	$0.38	'	$0.25
Dividends declared per share, percent increase	'	'	'	'	'	'	39.00%
Dividends declared per share, monetary increase	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0.07

Discontinued_Operations_Narrat

Discontinued Operations Narrative (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	31-May-12	Jul. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
	Smith Noble [Member]	Territory Ahead [Member]	Territory Ahead [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	'	'	$5.90
Proceeds from sale of interest	5.5	1.1	'
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax	'	'	$3.70

Discontinued_Operations_Summar

Discontinued Operations Summary (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$0	$0	$0	$40,153
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	0	228	0	-9,398
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	-100	0	3,544
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$0	$128	$0	($5,854)

Commitments_And_Contingencies_1

Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Contingency reserve	$0