HSN
Televised retail network
HSN stands for Home Shopping Network, an American television channel and retailer that broadcasts product demonstrations and sells merchandise directly to viewers.
Customers call in or go online to purchase items shown on screen: My grandmother orders jewelry from HSN.
The format pioneered televised retail in the 1980s.
Ornamental personal accessories
- fashionCurrent popular trend
- beautyAesthetic excellence
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- kitchen appliancesPowered cooking equipment
cookware · home decor · bedding · skincare · cosmetics · handbags · watches · collectibles
Broadcast retail channel
- infomercialExtended TV sales broadcast
- telemarketingPhone-based sales outreach
- direct responseCommunication prompting immediate action
- home shoppingBuying remotely from residence
call center · toll-free · product demonstration · live television · host · presenter · deal · limited time
Internet-based retail activity
- mobile appTouchscreen device program
- websiteOnline page collection
- checkoutPayment completion process
- cartVehicle for hauling
flash sale · today's special · clearance · shipping · delivery · customer reviews · wishlist · browse
jewelry
Ornamental personal accessories
- fashionCurrent popular trend
- beautyAesthetic excellence
- electronicsStudy of circuits
kitchen appliances · cookware · home decor · bedding · skincare · cosmetics · handbags · watches · collectibles · fitness equipment
QVC
Broadcast retail channel
- infomercialExtended TV sales broadcast
- telemarketingPhone-based sales outreach
- direct responseCommunication prompting immediate action
home shopping · call center · toll-free · product demonstration · live television · host · presenter · deal · limited time · installment
online shopping
Internet-based retail activity
- mobile appTouchscreen device program
- websiteOnline page collection
- checkoutPayment completion process
cart · flash sale · today's special · clearance · shipping · delivery · customer reviews · wishlist · browse · catalog
Large multi-section retail establishment
shopping mall · in-store shopping · Macy's · boutique · Walmart