HSN (HSNI) 10-Q 4 Nov 15 2015 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Nov. 03, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	HSN, Inc.
Trading Symbol	HSNI
Entity Central Index Key	1,434,729
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		52,474,383
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes

Consolidated Statements Of Oper

Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 864,868	$ 837,477	$ 2,592,397	$ 2,470,101
Cost of sales	558,594	535,062	1,649,380	1,578,777
Gross profit	306,274	302,415	943,017	891,324
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing	176,916	171,852	544,209	521,838
General and administrative	60,917	53,440	180,320	161,569
Depreciation and amortization	10,608	11,155	32,942	32,714
Total operating expenses	248,441	236,447	757,471	716,121
Operating income	57,833	65,968	185,546	175,203
Other income (expense):
Interest income	35	50	111	163
Interest expense	(4,098)	(1,883)	(11,352)	(5,506)
Total other expense, net	(4,063)	(1,833)	(11,241)	(5,343)
Income before income taxes	53,770	64,135	174,305	169,860
Income tax provision	(19,562)	(24,604)	(64,776)	(65,207)
Net income	$ 34,208	$ 39,531	$ 109,529	$ 104,653
Net income per share:
Basic (usd per share)	$ 0.65	$ 0.75	$ 2.08	$ 1.98
Diluted (usd per share)	$ 0.64	$ 0.74	$ 2.04	$ 1.95
Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic (shares)	52,736	52,420	52,658	52,829
Diluted (shares)	53,495	53,246	53,637	53,716
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.35	$ 0.25	$ 11.05	$ 0.75

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 34,208	$ 39,531	$ 109,529	$ 104,653
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in fair value of derivative instrument, net of tax	(238)	523	(720)	34
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(238)	523	(720)	34
Comprehensive income	$ 33,970	$ 40,054	$ 108,809	$ 104,687

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 63,174	$ 159,985	$ 93,063
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $13,292, $18,824 and $13,426, respectively	208,464	317,785	215,574
Inventories	506,602	398,705	477,580
Deferred income taxes	24,106	32,668	20,428
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	60,857	44,728	56,513
Total current assets	863,203	953,871	863,158
Property and equipment, net	204,668	193,889	180,009
Intangible assets, net	256,896	261,962	262,061
Goodwill	9,858	9,858	9,858
Other non-current assets	17,250	12,614	13,593
TOTAL ASSETS	1,351,875	1,432,194	1,328,679
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable, trade	269,392	255,287	254,160
Current maturities of long-term debt	18,750	17,188	15,625
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	188,081	241,074	203,788
Total current liabilities	476,223	513,549	473,573
Long-term debt, less current maturities	681,250	210,938	215,625
Deferred income taxes	70,357	88,787	75,868
Other long-term liabilities	20,156	16,579	15,482
Total liabilities	$ 1,247,986	$ 829,853	$ 780,548
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
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; 52,390,584, 52,425,895 and 52,350,784 issued shares at September 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, respectively	524	524	523
Additional paid-in capital	1,103,320	1,710,581	1,724,442
Accumulated deficit	(999,362)	(1,108,891)	(1,177,222)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(593)	127	388
Total shareholders’ equity	103,889	602,341	548,131
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$ 1,351,875	$ 1,432,194	$ 1,328,679

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance	$ 13,292	$ 18,824	$ 13,426
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized shares (shares)	25,000,000	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred stock, issued shares (shares)	0	0	0
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized shares (shares)	300,000,000	300,000,000	300,000,000
Common stock, issued shares (shares)	52,390,584	52,425,895	52,350,784

Consolidated Statements Of Shar

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member]
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013		0	53,002
Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 529,081	$ 0	$ 530	$ 1,810,072	$ (1,281,875)	$ 354
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	104,653
Other comprehensive income (loss)	34
Balance, value at Sep. 30, 2014	548,131
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013		0	53,002
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuance of common stock from stock-based compensation awards, including tax benefit, shares			435
Repurchases of common stock, shares			(1,011)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2014		0	52,426
Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2013	529,081	$ 0	$ 530	1,810,072	(1,281,875)	354
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	172,984				172,984
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(227)					(227)
Stock-based compensation expense for equity awards	15,606			15,606
Cash dividends declared on common stock	(57,824)			(57,824)
Issuance of common stock from stock-based compensation awards, including tax benefit	(1,812)		4	(1,816)
Repurchases of common stock	(55,467)		(10)	(55,457)
Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2014	602,341	$ 0	$ 524	1,710,581	(1,108,891)	127
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuance of common stock from stock-based compensation awards, including tax benefit, shares			784
Repurchases of common stock, shares			(819)
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2015		0	52,391
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	109,529				109,529
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(720)					(720)
Stock-based compensation expense for equity awards	13,814			13,814
Cash dividends declared on common stock	(579,516)			(579,516)
Issuance of common stock from stock-based compensation awards, including tax benefit	10,504		$ 8	10,496
Repurchases of common stock	(52,063)		(8)	(52,055)
Balance, value at Sep. 30, 2015	$ 103,889	$ 0	$ 524	$ 1,103,320	$ (999,362)	$ (593)

Consolidated Statements Of Sha7

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Issuance of common stock from stock-based compensation awards, tax benefit	$ 11,760	$ 8,293

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 109,529	$ 104,653
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	32,942	32,714
Stock-based compensation expense	13,814	11,691
Asset impairment	5,000	0
Amortization of debt issuance costs	1,725	830
Deferred income taxes	(9,442)	(2,875)
Bad debt expense	21,010	14,987
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards	(11,855)	(6,294)
Other	847	115
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	88,309	34,556
Inventories	(107,897)	(150,261)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(14,756)	(9,825)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(24,294)	(2,083)
Net cash provided by operating activities	104,932	28,208
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(45,289)	(24,975)
Other	(1,402)	(448)
Net cash used in investing activities	(46,691)	(25,423)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under term loan	500,000	0
Repayment of term loan	(228,125)	(9,375)
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	265,000	0
Repayment of revolving credit facility	(65,000)	0
Repurchase of common stock	(52,063)	(55,467)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(6,624)	0
Cash dividends paid	(579,516)	(39,488)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	14,755	2,093
Tax withholdings related to stock-based awards	(15,334)	(10,191)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards	11,855	6,294
Net cash used in financing activities	(155,052)	(106,134)
Total cash used in continuing operations	(96,811)	(103,349)
Total cash used in discontinued operations	0	(21)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(96,811)	(103,370)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	159,985	196,433
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	63,174	93,063
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activity	$ 0	$ 9,100

Organization (Note)

Organization (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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 proprietary merchandise directly to consumers through various platforms including (i) television home shopping programming broadcast on the HSN television networks and other direct-response television marketing; (ii) catalogs, consisting 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 seven branded websites operated by Cornerstone; (iv) mobile applications; and (v) retail and outlet stores. 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 & health, and home & other (including home, electronics, culinary and other). Merchandise offered by Cornerstone primarily consists of home furnishings (including indoor/outdoor furniture, home décor, tabletop, textiles 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 normal recurring adjustments 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, 2014 . The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 and the consolidated statement of shareholders' equity for the year ended December 31, 2014 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. Recent Accounting Developments In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2014-09 outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the revenue model is that revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of a good or service. A customer obtains control when it has the ability to direct the use of and obtain the benefits from the good or service. In July 2015, the FASB approved a one-year deferral of the effective date of ASU 2014-09. This standard will now become effective for HSNi in the first quarter of 2018. Early adoption is permitted in the first quarter of 2017. HSNi is in the process of assessing the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 to its consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30) - Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015-03"). ASU 2015-03 simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs by requiring debt issuance costs to be presented as a deduction from the corresponding debt liability. The new standard is limited to the presentation of debt issuance costs and does not affect their recognition and measurement. ASU 2015-03 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within that annual period. HSNi will adopt ASU 2015-03 in the first quarter of 2016. In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (Topic 330) ("ASU 2015-11"). The amendments, which apply to inventory that is measured using any method other than the last-in, first-out (LIFO) or retail inventory method, require that entities measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016 and should be applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. HSNi is currently assessing the timing of adoption of ASU 2015-11 and the potential impact to its consolidated financial statements.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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, 2015
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, 2015 2014 2014 Capitalized software $ 231,701 $ 223,436 $ 225,492 Computer and broadcast equipment 93,436 89,739 90,659 Buildings and leasehold improvements 105,658 105,086 103,955 Furniture and other equipment 95,985 88,174 87,511 Projects in progress 49,140 30,794 17,615 Land and land improvements 10,511 10,541 10,471 586,431 547,770 535,703 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (381,763 ) (353,881 ) (355,694 ) Total property and equipment, net $ 204,668 $ 193,889 $ 180,009

Segment Information (Note)

Segment Information (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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 and/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, 2014 . 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; including stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles, depreciation, gains and losses on asset dispositions, asset impairment charges, acquisition-related accounting expenses and other significant items. 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, 2015 Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 HSN Cornerstone Total HSN Cornerstone Total Adjusted EBITDA $ 67,109 $ 11,028 $ 78,137 $ 66,730 $ 14,255 $ 80,985 Stock-based compensation expense (3,292 ) (1,097 ) (4,389 ) (3,086 ) (795 ) (3,881 ) Depreciation and amortization (7,318 ) (3,290 ) (10,608 ) (7,477 ) (3,678 ) (11,155 ) Distribution center closure (a) (189 ) — (189 ) — — — Asset impairment (b) — (5,000 ) (5,000 ) — — — (Loss) gain on disposition of fixed assets (115 ) (3 ) (118 ) 5 14 19 Operating income $ 56,195 $ 1,638 57,833 $ 56,172 $ 9,796 65,968 Total other expense, net (4,063 ) (1,833 ) Income before income taxes 53,770 64,135 Income tax provision (19,562 ) (24,604 ) Net income $ 34,208 $ 39,531 (a) In the third quarter of 2015, HSN recorded a $0.2 million charge associated with the planned closure of one of its distribution centers as part of its supply chain optimization initiative. See Note 13 for further information. (b) In the third quarter of 2015, Cornerstone recognized a $5.0 million non-cash charge for the impairment of intangible assets related to the acquisition of Chasing Fireflies. See Note 8 for further information. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 HSN Cornerstone Total HSN Cornerstone Total Adjusted EBITDA $ 201,493 $ 39,820 $ 241,313 $ 188,530 $ 34,305 $ 222,835 Stock-based compensation expense (10,518 ) (3,296 ) (13,814 ) (9,283 ) (2,408 ) (11,691 ) Depreciation and amortization (22,326 ) (10,616 ) (32,942 ) (22,337 ) (10,377 ) (32,714 ) Distribution center closure (a) (3,221 ) — (3,221 ) — — — Asset impairment (b) — (5,000 ) (5,000 ) — — — CPSC settlement (c) — — — — (3,100 ) (3,100 ) Loss on disposition of fixed assets (779 ) (11 ) (790 ) (100 ) (27 ) (127 ) Operating income $ 164,649 $ 20,897 185,546 $ 156,810 $ 18,393 175,203 Total other expense, net (11,241 ) (5,343 ) Income before income taxes 174,305 169,860 Income tax provision (64,776 ) (65,207 ) Net income $ 109,529 $ 104,653 (a) In the nine months ended September 30, 2015, HSN recorded $3.2 million in charges associated with the planned closure of one of its distribution centers as part of its supply chain optimization initiative. See Note 13 for further information. (b) In the third quarter of 2015, Cornerstone recognized a $5.0 million non-cash charge for the impairment of intangible assets related to the acquisition of Chasing Fireflies. See Note 8 for further information. (c) In the first quarter of 2014, Cornerstone recorded a $3.1 million settlement of a civil penalty assessed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 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, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net sales: HSN $ 590,588 $ 578,297 $ 1,763,384 $ 1,679,271 Cornerstone 274,280 259,180 829,013 790,830 Total $ 864,868 $ 837,477 $ 2,592,397 $ 2,470,101

Earnings Per Share (Note)

Earnings Per Share (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net income $34,208 $39,531 $109,529 $104,653 Weighted average number of shares outstanding: Basic 52,736 52,420 52,658 52,829 Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards 759 826 979 887 Diluted 53,495 53,246 53,637 53,716 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.65 $ 0.75 $ 2.08 $ 1.98 Diluted $ 0.64 $ 0.74 $ 2.04 $ 1.95 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 557 790 544 792

Long-Term Debt (Note)

Long-Term Debt (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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, 2015 2014 2014 Secured credit agreement terminated January 27, 2015: Term loan $ — $ 228,126 $ 231,250 Revolving credit facility — — — Secured credit agreement expiring January 27, 2020: Term loan 500,000 — — Revolving credit facility 200,000 — — Total long-term debt 700,000 228,126 231,250 Less: current maturities (18,750 ) (17,188 ) (15,625 ) Long-term debt, less current maturities $ 681,250 $ 210,938 $ 215,625 On January 27, 2015, HSNi entered into a $1.25 billion 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 April 2017. Certain HSNi subsidiaries have unconditionally guaranteed HSNi's obligations under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement, which includes a $750 million revolving credit facility and a $500 million term loan, may be increased up to $1.75 billion subject to certain conditions and expires January 27, 2020. HSNi drew $200 million from its term loan under the Credit Agreement on January 27, 2015 to repay in full its existing term loan of $228.1 million . HSNi drew the remaining $300 million from the term loan and $200 million under the revolving credit facility, both under the Credit Agreement, on February 18, 2015 to fund a $524 million special cash dividend that was paid on February 19, 2015. In connection with the termination of the prior credit agreement, $0.5 million of the $2.4 million of unamortized deferred financing costs were expensed in the first quarter of 2015. The remaining balance of $1.9 million along with the $6.6 million in capitalized financing costs related to the Credit Agreement are being amortized to interest expense over the five-year term of the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement includes various covenants, limitations and events of default customary for similar facilities including a maximum leverage ratio of 3.50 x and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.00 x. HSNi was in compliance with all such covenants as of September 30, 2015 with a leverage ratio of 1.95 x and an interest coverage ratio of 32.42 x. 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. Dividends, 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 1.25% to 2.25% or the Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus a predetermined margin that ranges from 0.25% to 1.25% . HSNi can elect to borrow at either LIBOR or the Base Rate plus a predetermined margin which is determined by HSNi's leverage ratio. The interest rate on the $700.0 million outstanding long-term debt balance as of September 30, 2015 was 1.71% . HSNi pays a commitment fee ranging from 0.20% 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 $15.4 million as of September 30, 2015 . The ability to draw funds under the revolving credit facility is dependent upon meeting the aforementioned financial covenants. As of September 30, 2015 , the amount that could be borrowed under the revolving credit facility, after consideration of the financial covenants and the outstanding letters of credit, was approximately $534.6 million .

Derivative Instruments (Note)

Derivative Instruments (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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, 2015 . The interest rate swap took 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 (loss). Any ineffective portions of the changes in fair value of the interest rate swap will be immediately recognized in earnings in the consolidated statements of operations. The change in fair value of the interest rate swap (inclusive of reclassifications to net income and net of tax) for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was a loss of approximately $0.2 million and income of approximately $0.5 million , respectively, and were included in other comprehensive income (loss). The change in fair value of the interest rate swap (inclusive of reclassifications to net income and net of tax) for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was a loss of approximately $0.7 million and income of less than $0.1 million , respectively, and were included in other comprehensive income (loss). The fair value of the interest rate swap at September 30, 2015 was a liability of $0.9 million and was recorded in "Other long-term liabilities" in the consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of the interest rate swap at December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014 was an asset of $0.2 million and an asset of $0.6 million , respectively, and was recorded in "Other non-current assets" in the consolidated balance sheets. HSNi estimates that approximately $0.9 million of unrealized losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to this swap will be realized and reported in earnings within the next twelve months. See Note 8 for discussion of the fair value measurements concerning this interest rate swap.

Fair Value Measurements (Note)

Fair Value Measurements (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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, 2015 Total Fair Value and Carrying Value on Balance Sheet Fair Value Measurement Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Liabilities: Interest rate swap $ 949 $ — $ 949 $ — December 31, 2014 Total Fair Value and Carrying Value on Balance Sheet Fair Value Measurement Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Interest rate swap $ 208 $ — $ 208 $ — September 30, 2014 Total Fair Value and Carrying Value on Balance Sheet Fair Value Measurement Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Interest rate swap $ 621 $ — $ 621 $ — HSNi's interest rate swap is carried on the balance sheet at fair value. 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. The fair value is based on a valuation model which utilizes interest rate yield curves and credit spreads as the significant inputs to the 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): September 30, 2015 Carrying Value Fair Value Fair Value Measurement Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Term loan expiring January 27, 2020 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ — $ 500,000 $ — Revolving credit facility $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ — $ 200,000 $ — December 31, 2014 Carrying Value Fair Value Fair Value Measurement Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Term loan terminated January 27, 2015 $ 228,126 $ 228,126 $ — $ 228,126 $ — September 30, 2014 Carrying Value Fair Value Fair Value Measurement Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Term loan terminated January 27, 2015 $ 231,250 $ 231,250 $ — $ 231,250 $ — 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 (level 2 criteria). HSNi assesses the impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets at fair value at least annually during the fourth quarter and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be fully recoverable. During the third quarter of 2015, HSNi performed a quantitative assessment of certain intangible assets related to its acquisition of Chasing Fireflies and concluded a fair value adjustment was necessary. An impairment charge of $5.0 million was recorded in the third quarter of 2015 within the Cornerstone segment and is included in "General and administrative" expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of the intangible assets, consisting of trademarks and tradenames, was determined using the relief from royalty method (level 3 criteria). Key inputs used in this calculation included revenue growth, discount, royalty and terminal growth rates.

Income Taxes (Note)

Income Taxes (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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, 2015 , HSNi recorded tax provisions of $19.6 million and $64.8 million , respectively, which represents effective tax rates of 36.4% and 37.2% , respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 , HSNi recorded tax provisions of $24.6 million and $65.2 million , respectively, which represents an effective tax rate of 38.4% . The change in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended results was primarily due to a decrease in state income taxes for 2015 and the non-deductibility of the $3.1 million settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission recognized in the first quarter of 2014. 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. There are currently no income tax examinations in progress. New York State notified HSNi of its intent to audit prior year returns. This audit will commence in the fourth quarter of this year. 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. As a result, the Tax Sharing Agreement could subject HSNi to tax contingencies. 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. No IAC consolidated or combined federal or state tax returns for years including HSNi operations are under examination. 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.

Stock-Based Awards (Note)

Stock-Based Awards (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Selling and marketing $ 1,472 $ 1,135 $ 4,624 $ 3,424 General and administrative 2,917 2,746 9,190 8,267 Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes 4,389 3,881 13,814 11,691 Income tax benefit (1,539 ) (1,401 ) (4,897 ) (4,224 ) Stock-based compensation expense after income taxes $ 2,850 $ 2,480 $ 8,917 $ 7,467 As of September 30, 2015 , there was approximately $27.0 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 2.0 years. The Second Amended and Restated 2008 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), authorizes the issuance of 8.0 million shares ( 8.8 million shares after giving effect to the anti-dilution provisions of the Plan related to the special cash dividend) 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. In connection with the special cash dividend of $10.00 per common share paid on February 19, 2015, and as required by the anti-dilution provisions of the Plan, adjustments were made to outstanding equity awards as of the ex-dividend date to preserve their value following the dividend, as follows: (i) the number of shares subject to outstanding restricted stock units was increased as a result of the reinvestment of the dividend; and (ii) the exercise prices of outstanding stock options and stock appreciation rights and the grant date fair value of market stock units were reduced and the number of shares subject to such awards was increased. These adjustments did not result in additional stock-based compensation expense as the fair value of the outstanding awards did not change. As further required by the Plan, the maximum number of shares issuable under the Plan was also proportionally adjusted, which resulted in approximately 0.8 million additional shares available to be issued. As of September 30, 2015 , after adjustment for the special dividend, there were approximately 2.7 million shares of common stock available for grants under the Plan. A summary of the stock-based awards granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 is as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Number of Awards Granted Weighted Average per Share Fair Value Stock appreciation rights 508,420 $13.65 Restricted stock units 230,118 $66.22 Employee stock purchase plan options 40,239 $15.07 Stock appreciation rights and stock options due to special dividend 343,485 - Restricted stock unit dividend equivalents due to special dividend and quarterly dividends 102,053 - Market stock units related to special dividend 15,078 - The fair values of the options granted under the HSN, Inc. 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the stock appreciation rights are estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted average assumptions used in the valuation of each for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 are as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Stock Appreciation Rights Employee Stock Purchase Plan Options Volatility factor 29.2 % 21.8 % Risk-free interest rate 1.49 % 0.12 % Expected term 4.4 0.5 Dividend yield 2.2 % 1.9 % As a result of the special cash dividend, the exercise prices of outstanding stock options and stock appreciation rights were reduced and the number of shares subject to such awards were increased as of the ex-dividend date. The following table summarizes the information about stock options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and exercisable (after giving effect to the anti-dilution provisions of the special cash dividend) as of September 30, 2015 : Outstanding Exercisable Number Outstanding at September 30, 2015 Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years Number Exercisable at September 30, 2015 Weighted Average Exercise Price $0.00 to $9.99 106,698 $ 4.92 3.2 106,698 $ 4.92 $10.00 to $19.99 70,701 15.56 3.2 70,701 15.56 $20.00 to $29.99 57,541 25.86 5.4 57,541 25.86 $30.00 to $39.99 609,562 36.54 3.8 609,562 36.54 $40.00 to $49.99 398,520 47.73 8.2 126,164 47.73 $50.00 to $59.99 300,174 51.57 7.3 190,246 51.57 $60.00 to $69.99 470,422 65.24 9.4 — — 2,013,618 1,160,912

Shareholders' Equity (Note)

Shareholders' Equity (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Share Repurchase Program Effective September 27, 2011, HSNi's Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program which allowed HSNi to purchase 10 million shares of its common stock from time to time through privately negotiated and/or open market transactions. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, HSNi acquired approximately 1.0 million shares of its outstanding common stock for $55.5 million at an average price of $54.87 . In July 2014, HSNi completed this share repurchase program at an aggregate cost of $451.0 million , representing an average cost of $45.10 per share. All shares were retired immediately following purchase. Effective January 27, 2015, HSNi’s Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program which allows HSNi to purchase up to 4 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. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , HSNi acquired approximately 819,000 shares of its outstanding common stock for $52.1 million at an average price of $63.57 . All shares were retired immediately following purchase. Dividend Policy In the third quarter of 2015, HSNi's Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per common share resulting in a payment of $18.3 million on September 16, 2015 to HSNi's shareholders of record as of September 2, 2015. In the fourth quarter of 2015, HSNi's Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per common share. The dividend will be paid on December 16, 2015 to HSNi's shareholders of record as of December 2, 2015 . Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) includes the cumulative gains and losses of derivative instruments that qualify as cash flow hedges. The following table provides a rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands): Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 Accumulated other comprehensive income as of January 1, $ 127 $ 354 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (2,111 ) (838 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations 954 885 Income tax benefit (expense) 437 (13 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (720 ) 34 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of September 30, $ (593 ) $ 388

Commitments And Contingencies (

Commitments And Contingencies (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES In the ordinary course of business, HSNi is a party to various audits, claims 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, employment matters and other claims. HSNi has established reserves for specific legal or tax compliance matters for which 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.

Costs Associated with an Exit A

Costs Associated with an Exit Activity Costs Associated with an Exit Activity (Note)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure	COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH AN EXIT ACTIVITY As part of its supply chain optimization initiative designed to increase operational efficiencies and enhance customer service, HSNi announced in June 2015 its plan to close the HSN distribution center in Roanoke, Virginia and expand the capabilities of its distribution center in Piney Flats, Tennessee. The closure will involve the eventual elimination of approximately 350 positions at the Virginia facility. HSNi expects the closure to occur in accordance with an eighteen-month transition plan and be substantially completed by the end of 2016. HSN expects to incur approximately $4 million to $5 million in total charges related to the closure. These charges include approximately $3 million to $4 million in employee-related expenses, including severance payments and retention incentives. During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015, HSN recognized $0.2 million and $3.2 million , respectively in employee-related costs which are included in "General and administrative” operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. A summary of HSNi’s liability associated with exit activities, which is recorded in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, are presented in the following table (in thousands): Employee Related Costs Balance at January 1, 2015 $ — Provisions 3,132 Payments — Adjustments 89 Balance at September 30, 2015 $ 3,221

Organization Recent Accounting

Organization Recent Accounting Developments (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recent Accounting Developments In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2014-09 outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the revenue model is that revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of a good or service. A customer obtains control when it has the ability to direct the use of and obtain the benefits from the good or service. In July 2015, the FASB approved a one-year deferral of the effective date of ASU 2014-09. This standard will now become effective for HSNi in the first quarter of 2018. Early adoption is permitted in the first quarter of 2017. HSNi is in the process of assessing the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 to its consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30) - Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015-03"). ASU 2015-03 simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs by requiring debt issuance costs to be presented as a deduction from the corresponding debt liability. The new standard is limited to the presentation of debt issuance costs and does not affect their recognition and measurement. ASU 2015-03 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within that annual period. HSNi will adopt ASU 2015-03 in the first quarter of 2016. In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (Topic 330) ("ASU 2015-11"). The amendments, which apply to inventory that is measured using any method other than the last-in, first-out (LIFO) or retail inventory method, require that entities measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016 and should be applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. HSNi is currently assessing the timing of adoption of ASU 2015-11 and the potential impact to its consolidated financial statements.

Significant Accounting Polici23

Significant Accounting Policies Signficant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	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, 2015
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, 2015 2014 2014 Capitalized software $ 231,701 $ 223,436 $ 225,492 Computer and broadcast equipment 93,436 89,739 90,659 Buildings and leasehold improvements 105,658 105,086 103,955 Furniture and other equipment 95,985 88,174 87,511 Projects in progress 49,140 30,794 17,615 Land and land improvements 10,511 10,541 10,471 586,431 547,770 535,703 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (381,763 ) (353,881 ) (355,694 ) Total property and equipment, net $ 204,668 $ 193,889 $ 180,009

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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, 2015 Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 HSN Cornerstone Total HSN Cornerstone Total Adjusted EBITDA $ 67,109 $ 11,028 $ 78,137 $ 66,730 $ 14,255 $ 80,985 Stock-based compensation expense (3,292 ) (1,097 ) (4,389 ) (3,086 ) (795 ) (3,881 ) Depreciation and amortization (7,318 ) (3,290 ) (10,608 ) (7,477 ) (3,678 ) (11,155 ) Distribution center closure (a) (189 ) — (189 ) — — — Asset impairment (b) — (5,000 ) (5,000 ) — — — (Loss) gain on disposition of fixed assets (115 ) (3 ) (118 ) 5 14 19 Operating income $ 56,195 $ 1,638 57,833 $ 56,172 $ 9,796 65,968 Total other expense, net (4,063 ) (1,833 ) Income before income taxes 53,770 64,135 Income tax provision (19,562 ) (24,604 ) Net income $ 34,208 $ 39,531 (a) In the third quarter of 2015, HSN recorded a $0.2 million charge associated with the planned closure of one of its distribution centers as part of its supply chain optimization initiative. See Note 13 for further information. (b) In the third quarter of 2015, Cornerstone recognized a $5.0 million non-cash charge for the impairment of intangible assets related to the acquisition of Chasing Fireflies. See Note 8 for further information. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 HSN Cornerstone Total HSN Cornerstone Total Adjusted EBITDA $ 201,493 $ 39,820 $ 241,313 $ 188,530 $ 34,305 $ 222,835 Stock-based compensation expense (10,518 ) (3,296 ) (13,814 ) (9,283 ) (2,408 ) (11,691 ) Depreciation and amortization (22,326 ) (10,616 ) (32,942 ) (22,337 ) (10,377 ) (32,714 ) Distribution center closure (a) (3,221 ) — (3,221 ) — — — Asset impairment (b) — (5,000 ) (5,000 ) — — — CPSC settlement (c) — — — — (3,100 ) (3,100 ) Loss on disposition of fixed assets (779 ) (11 ) (790 ) (100 ) (27 ) (127 ) Operating income $ 164,649 $ 20,897 185,546 $ 156,810 $ 18,393 175,203 Total other expense, net (11,241 ) (5,343 ) Income before income taxes 174,305 169,860 Income tax provision (64,776 ) (65,207 ) Net income $ 109,529 $ 104,653 (a) In the nine months ended September 30, 2015, HSN recorded $3.2 million in charges associated with the planned closure of one of its distribution centers as part of its supply chain optimization initiative. See Note 13 for further information. (b) In the third quarter of 2015, Cornerstone recognized a $5.0 million non-cash charge for the impairment of intangible assets related to the acquisition of Chasing Fireflies. See Note 8 for further information. (c) In the first quarter of 2014, Cornerstone recorded a $3.1 million settlement of a civil penalty assessed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net sales: HSN $ 590,588 $ 578,297 $ 1,763,384 $ 1,679,271 Cornerstone 274,280 259,180 829,013 790,830 Total $ 864,868 $ 837,477 $ 2,592,397 $ 2,470,101

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net income $34,208 $39,531 $109,529 $104,653 Weighted average number of shares outstanding: Basic 52,736 52,420 52,658 52,829 Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards 759 826 979 887 Diluted 53,495 53,246 53,637 53,716 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.65 $ 0.75 $ 2.08 $ 1.98 Diluted $ 0.64 $ 0.74 $ 2.04 $ 1.95 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 557 790 544 792

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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, 2015 2014 2014 Secured credit agreement terminated January 27, 2015: Term loan $ — $ 228,126 $ 231,250 Revolving credit facility — — — Secured credit agreement expiring January 27, 2020: Term loan 500,000 — — Revolving credit facility 200,000 — — Total long-term debt 700,000 228,126 231,250 Less: current maturities (18,750 ) (17,188 ) (15,625 ) Long-term debt, less current maturities $ 681,250 $ 210,938 $ 215,625

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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, 2015 Total Fair Value and Carrying Value on Balance Sheet Fair Value Measurement Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Liabilities: Interest rate swap $ 949 $ — $ 949 $ — December 31, 2014 Total Fair Value and Carrying Value on Balance Sheet Fair Value Measurement Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Interest rate swap $ 208 $ — $ 208 $ — September 30, 2014 Total Fair Value and Carrying Value on Balance Sheet Fair Value Measurement Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Interest rate swap $ 621 $ — $ 621 $ —
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): September 30, 2015 Carrying Value Fair Value Fair Value Measurement Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Term loan expiring January 27, 2020 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ — $ 500,000 $ — Revolving credit facility $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ — $ 200,000 $ — December 31, 2014 Carrying Value Fair Value Fair Value Measurement Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Term loan terminated January 27, 2015 $ 228,126 $ 228,126 $ — $ 228,126 $ — September 30, 2014 Carrying Value Fair Value Fair Value Measurement Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Term loan terminated January 27, 2015 $ 231,250 $ 231,250 $ — $ 231,250 $ —

Stock-Based Awards (Tables)

Stock-Based Awards (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Selling and marketing $ 1,472 $ 1,135 $ 4,624 $ 3,424 General and administrative 2,917 2,746 9,190 8,267 Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes 4,389 3,881 13,814 11,691 Income tax benefit (1,539 ) (1,401 ) (4,897 ) (4,224 ) Stock-based compensation expense after income taxes $ 2,850 $ 2,480 $ 8,917 $ 7,467
Summary of Stock-Based Awards Granted	A summary of the stock-based awards granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 is as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Number of Awards Granted Weighted Average per Share Fair Value Stock appreciation rights 508,420 $13.65 Restricted stock units 230,118 $66.22 Employee stock purchase plan options 40,239 $15.07 Stock appreciation rights and stock options due to special dividend 343,485 - Restricted stock unit dividend equivalents due to special dividend and quarterly dividends 102,053 - Market stock units related to special dividend 15,078 -
Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model	The weighted average assumptions used in the valuation of each for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 are as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Stock Appreciation Rights Employee Stock Purchase Plan Options Volatility factor 29.2 % 21.8 % Risk-free interest rate 1.49 % 0.12 % Expected term 4.4 0.5 Dividend yield 2.2 % 1.9 %
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the information about stock options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and exercisable (after giving effect to the anti-dilution provisions of the special cash dividend) as of September 30, 2015 : Outstanding Exercisable Number Outstanding at September 30, 2015 Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years Number Exercisable at September 30, 2015 Weighted Average Exercise Price $0.00 to $9.99 106,698 $ 4.92 3.2 106,698 $ 4.92 $10.00 to $19.99 70,701 15.56 3.2 70,701 15.56 $20.00 to $29.99 57,541 25.86 5.4 57,541 25.86 $30.00 to $39.99 609,562 36.54 3.8 609,562 36.54 $40.00 to $49.99 398,520 47.73 8.2 126,164 47.73 $50.00 to $59.99 300,174 51.57 7.3 190,246 51.57 $60.00 to $69.99 470,422 65.24 9.4 — — 2,013,618 1,160,912

Shareholders' Equity Shareholde

Shareholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table provides a rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands): Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 Accumulated other comprehensive income as of January 1, $ 127 $ 354 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (2,111 ) (838 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations 954 885 Income tax benefit (expense) 437 (13 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (720 ) 34 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of September 30, $ (593 ) $ 388

Costs Associated with an Exit31

Costs Associated with an Exit Activity Costs Associated with an Exit Activity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	A summary of HSNi’s liability associated with exit activities, which is recorded in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, are presented in the following table (in thousands): Employee Related Costs Balance at January 1, 2015 $ — Provisions 3,132 Payments — Adjustments 89 Balance at September 30, 2015 $ 3,221

Property And Equipment (Schedul

Property And Equipment (Schedule Of Property And Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Capitalized software	$ 231,701	$ 223,436	$ 225,492
Computer and broadcast equipment	93,436	89,739	90,659
Buildings and leasehold improvements	105,658	105,086	103,955
Furniture and other equipment	95,985	88,174	87,511
Projects in progress	49,140	30,794	17,615
Land and land improvements	10,511	10,541	10,471
Property and equipment, gross	586,431	547,770	535,703
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(381,763)	(353,881)	(355,694)
Total property and equipment, net	$ 204,668	$ 193,889	$ 180,009

Segment Information (Adjusted E

Segment Information (Adjusted EBITDA To Operating Income (Loss) And Consolidated Net Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted EBITDA	$ 78,137	$ 80,985	$ 241,313	$ 222,835
Stock-based compensation expense	(4,389)	(3,881)	(13,814)	(11,691)
Depreciation and amortization	(10,608)	(11,155)	(32,942)	(32,714)
Distribution center closure	(189)	0	(3,221)	0
Asset impairment	5,000	0	5,000	0
CPSC settlement			0	(3,100)
(Loss) gain on disposition of fixed assets	(118)	19	(790)	(127)
Operating income	57,833	65,968	185,546	175,203
Total other expense, net	(4,063)	(1,833)	(11,241)	(5,343)
Income before income taxes	53,770	64,135	174,305	169,860
Income tax provision	(19,562)	(24,604)	(64,776)	(65,207)
Net income	34,208	39,531	109,529	104,653	$ 172,984
HSN [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted EBITDA	67,109	66,730	201,493	188,530
Stock-based compensation expense	(3,292)	(3,086)	(10,518)	(9,283)
Depreciation and amortization	(7,318)	(7,477)	(22,326)	(22,337)
Distribution center closure	(189)	0	(3,221)	0
Asset impairment	0	0	0	0
CPSC settlement			0	0
(Loss) gain on disposition of fixed assets	(115)	5	(779)	(100)
Operating income	56,195	56,172	164,649	156,810
Cornerstone [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted EBITDA	11,028	14,255	39,820	34,305
Stock-based compensation expense	(1,097)	(795)	(3,296)	(2,408)
Depreciation and amortization	(3,290)	(3,678)	(10,616)	(10,377)
Distribution center closure	0	0	0	0
Asset impairment	5,000	0	5,000	0
CPSC settlement			0	(3,100)
(Loss) gain on disposition of fixed assets	(3)	14	(11)	(27)
Operating income	$ 1,638	$ 9,796	$ 20,897	$ 18,393

Segment Information (Financial

Segment Information (Financial Information By Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 864,868	$ 837,477	$ 2,592,397	$ 2,470,101
HSN [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	590,588	578,297	1,763,384	1,679,271
Cornerstone [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 274,280	$ 259,180	$ 829,013	$ 790,830

Earnings Per Share (Basic And D

Earnings Per Share (Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Net income:
Net income	$ 34,208	$ 39,531	$ 109,529	$ 104,653	$ 172,984
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic	52,736	52,420	52,658	52,829
Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards	759	826	979	887
Diluted	53,495	53,246	53,637	53,716
Net income per share:
Basic (usd per share)	$ 0.65	$ 0.75	$ 2.08	$ 1.98
Diluted (usd per share)	$ 0.64	$ 0.74	$ 2.04	$ 1.95
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	557	790	544	792

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Lon

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Jan. 27, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	$ 700,000		$ 228,126	$ 231,250
Less: current maturities	(18,750)		(17,188)	(15,625)
Long-term debt, less current maturities	681,250		210,938	215,625
Revolving credit facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured credit	200,000
Credit Agreement Terminated January 27, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ 228,100
Credit Agreement Terminated January 27, 2015 [Member] | Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured credit	0		228,126
Credit Agreement Terminated January 27, 2015 [Member] | Revolving credit facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured credit	0		0	0
Credit Agreement 1.25B [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured credit		1,250,000
Credit Agreement 1.25B [Member] | Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured credit	500,000	$ 500,000	0	0
Credit Agreement 1.25B [Member] | Revolving credit facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured credit	$ 200,000		$ 0	$ 0

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Det

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 19, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 27, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)Rate	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Dividends, Cash	$ 524,000
Long-term Debt				$ 700,000	$ 231,250	$ 228,126
Borrowings under term loan				500,000	0
Revolving credit facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured credit				200,000
Credit Agreement Terminated January 27, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost			$ 500
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net		$ 1,900				2,400
Long-term Debt		228,100
Credit Agreement Terminated January 27, 2015 [Member] | Revolving credit facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured credit				0	0	0
Credit Agreement Terminated January 27, 2015 [Member] | Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured credit				$ 0		228,126
Credit Agreement 1.25B [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured credit		$ 1,250,000
Term of debt		5 years
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 1,750,000
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net		$ 6,600
Maximum leverage ratio, required		3.50
Minimum interest coverage ratio, required		3
Actual leverage ratio				1.95
Actual interest coverage ratio				32.42
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage | Rate				1.71%
Credit Agreement 1.25B [Member] | Revolving credit facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured credit				$ 200,000	0	0
Revolving credit facility		$ 750,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt				200,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount				15,400
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity				534,600
Credit Agreement 1.25B [Member] | Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured credit		500,000		$ 500,000	$ 0	$ 0
Borrowings under term loan	$ 300,000	$ 200,000
Credit Agreement 1.25B [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		1.25%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage		0.25%
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage		0.20%
Credit Agreement 1.25B [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		2.25%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage		1.25%
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage		0.40%
First Tier Subsidiaries [Member] | Credit Agreement 1.25B [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured rate		65.00%
HSNi Subsidiaries [Member] | Credit Agreement 1.25B [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured rate		100.00%

Derivative Instruments (Details

Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 20, 2012
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative, notional amount						$ 187,500
Derivative, fixed interest rate	2.3525%		2.3525%			0.8525%
Change in fair value of derivative instrument, net of tax	$ (238)	$ 523	$ (720)	$ 34
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	$ 949		949
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value		$ 621		$ 621	$ 208
Estimated unrealized loss to be realized in the next twelve months			$ 900

Fair Value Measurements (Fair V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Of Other Financial Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	$ 949
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value		$ 208	$ 621
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	0
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value		0	0
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	949
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value		208	621
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	$ 0
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value		$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Fair40

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	$ 949		$ 949
Asset impairment	5,000	$ 0	5,000	$ 0
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	0		0
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	949		949
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	0		0
Term Loan [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Term loan, carrying value	500,000	231,250	500,000	231,250	$ 228,126
Term loan, fair value	500,000	231,250	500,000	231,250	228,126
Term Loan [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Term loan, fair value	0	0	0	0	0
Term Loan [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Term loan, fair value	500,000	231,250	500,000	231,250	228,126
Term Loan [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Term loan, fair value	0	$ 0	0	$ 0	$ 0
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Term loan, carrying value	200,000		200,000
Term loan, fair value	200,000		200,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Term loan, fair value	0		0
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Term loan, fair value	200,000		200,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Term loan, fair value	$ 0		$ 0

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 19,562,000	$ 24,604,000		$ 64,776,000	$ 65,207,000
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	36.40%	38.40%		37.20%	38.40%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount			$ 3,100,000

Stock-Based Awards (Stock-Based

Stock-Based Awards (Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes	$ 4,389	$ 3,881	$ 13,814	$ 11,691
Income tax benefit	(1,539)	(1,401)	(4,897)	(4,224)
Stock-based compensation expense after income taxes	2,850	2,480	8,917	7,467
Selling and marketing
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based compensation expense	1,472	1,135	4,624	3,424
General and administrative
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based compensation expense	$ 2,917	$ 2,746	$ 9,190	$ 8,267

Stock-Based Awards (Narrative)

Stock-Based Awards (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Sep. 16, 2015	Feb. 19, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Unrecognized compensation cost			$ 27
Weighted average period of recognition of unrecognized compensation cost, years			2 years
New awards authorized			8
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized After Special Dividend			8.8
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	$ 0.35	$ 10
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant due to Special Dividend		0.8
Available for grants			2.7

Stock-Based Awards Stock-Based

Stock-Based Awards Stock-Based Awards (Summary of Stock-Based Awards Granted) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015$ / sharesshares
Stock appreciation rights
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Awards Granted	508,420
Weighted Average per Share Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 13.65
Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Awards Granted	230,118
Weighted Average per Share Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 66.22
Employee stock purchase plan options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Awards Granted	40,239
Weighted Average per Share Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 15.07
Stock appreciation rights and stock options due to special dividend
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Awards Granted	343,485
Restricted stock unit dividend equivalents due to special dividend and quarterly dividends
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Awards Granted	102,053
Market stock units related to special dividend
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Awards Granted	15,078

Stock-Based Awards (Weighted Av

Stock-Based Awards (Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015Rate
Stock Appreciation Rights
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility factor	29.20%
Risk-free interest rate	1.49%
Expected term	4 years 5 months
Dividend yield	2.20%
Employee stock purchase plan options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility factor	21.80%
Risk-free interest rate	0.12%
Expected term	6 months
Dividend yield	1.90%

Stock-Based Awards Share-based

Stock-Based Awards Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options | shares	2,013,618
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options | shares	1,160,912
$0.00 to $9.99
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options | shares	106,698
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 4.92
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 2 months
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options | shares	106,698
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 4.92
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	0
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 9.99
$10.00 to $19.99
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options | shares	70,701
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 15.56
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 2 months
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options | shares	70,701
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 15.56
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	10
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 19.99
$20.00 to $29.99
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options | shares	57,541
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 25.86
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 5 months
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options | shares	57,541
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 25.86
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	20
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 29.99
$30.00 to $39.99
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options | shares	609,562
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 36.54
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 10 months
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options | shares	609,562
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 36.54
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	30
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 39.99
$40.00 to $49.99
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options | shares	398,520
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 47.73
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	8 years 2 months
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options | shares	126,164
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 47.73
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	40
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 49.99
$50.00 to $59.99
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options | shares	300,174
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 51.57
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	7 years 3 months
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options | shares	190,246
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 51.57
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	50
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 59.99
$60.00 to $69.99
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options | shares	470,422
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 65.24
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	9 years 5 months
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options | shares	0
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 0
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	60
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 69.99

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Sep. 16, 2015	Feb. 19, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jan. 27, 2015	Sep. 27, 2011
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Share repurchased and retired			819	1,000
Value of shares repurchased and retired			$ 52,100	$ 55,500		$ 451,000
Outstanding common stock acquired, average price			$ 63.57	$ 54.87		$ 45.10
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash	$ 18,300		$ 579,516		$ 57,824
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	$ 0.35	$ 10
10 Million Share Program Approved 9/27/2011 [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased								10,000
4 Million Share Program Approved 1/27/2015 [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased							4,000

Shareholders' Equity Sharehol48

Shareholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income as of January 1,			$ 127	$ 354
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	$ (2,111)	$ (838)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations	954	885
Income tax benefit (expense)	437	(13)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(720)	34
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	$ (593)	$ 388	$ 127

Shareholders' Equity Dividend P

Shareholders' Equity Dividend Policy (Details) - $ / shares	Dec. 16, 2015	Sep. 16, 2015	Feb. 19, 2015
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid		$ 0.35	$ 10
Subsequent Event [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	$ 0.35

Commitments And Contingencies50

Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingency reserve	$ 0

Costs Associated with an Exit51

Costs Associated with an Exit Activity Costs Associated with an Exit Activity (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 01, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Business Exit Costs		$ 189	$ 0	$ 3,221	$ 0
HSN [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated	350
Business Exit Costs		189	$ 0	3,221	$ 0
Minimum [Member] | HSN [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost		4,000		4,000
Maximum [Member] | HSN [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost		5,000		5,000
Employee Severance [Member] | HSN [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Business Exit Costs		200		3,200
Employee Severance [Member] | Minimum [Member] | HSN [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost		3,000		3,000
Employee Severance [Member] | Maximum [Member] | HSN [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost		$ 4,000		$ 4,000

Costs Associated with an Exit52

Costs Associated with an Exit Activity Costs Associated with an Exit Activity (Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type) (Details) - HSN [Member] - Employee Severance [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	$ 3,221	$ 0
Provisions	3,132
Payments	0
Adjustments	$ 89