Video commerce leaders QVC and HSN bring
livestream shoppable app to Samsung Smart TV
WEST
CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 20,
2022 /PRNewswire/
-- QVC® and HSN®, world
leaders in multiplatform video commerce ("vCommerce"), have
launched their interactive streaming shopping service on Samsung
Smart TVs. The QVC+ and HSN+ combined streaming experience offers
millions of Samsung Smart TV users QVC's and HSN's most robust,
comprehensive video commerce experience, with live, on-demand and
streaming-only content together in one, easy-to-use, fully
shoppable app. It is currently the only shopping app on Samsung
Smart TV that allows viewers to complete purchases within the app
and combines multiple channels of live content with video on
demand. Samsung Smart TV users can sign into their QVC or HSN
account to learn about their favorite products and complete
purchases, all within the app. QVC and HSN are part of Qurate
Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP).
The QVC+ and HSN+ streaming experience combines QVC's and HSN's
five linear broadcast channels – QVC, QVC2, QVC3, HSN and HSN2,
offering 50+ hours a day of live vCommerce content – with three
digital-only linear channels and approximately 20 original,
streaming-only shows, including programs like "Cooking With
Curtis," with Michelin-starred-chef Curtis
Stone, "Total Look," which shows shoppers how to style a
single apparel piece in three different ways, and "QVC en Español,"
a collection of QVC's first-ever Spanish-language shows.
"Our QVC+ and HSN+ streaming experience is our most complete
livestream shopping experience, with virtually all of our
programming in one package that makes it easy to peruse, discover
and shop great finds," said David
Apostolico, SVP, Platform Strategy, Development &
Distribution, vCommerce Ventures at Qurate Retail Group. "We
already have many fans enjoying our content via popular FAST
platform Samsung TV Plus. Now, Samsung Smart TV users can also shop
and enjoy using our app, with original streaming content they'll
love. We look forward to offering our customers this new way to
engage with us via millions of Samsung devices and welcoming new
customers on Samsung Smart TVs."
Samsung Smart TV users can use their remote to access the QVC+
and HSN+ streaming service in the app store. To help users access
the streaming app more easily, the app will have featured placement
in the app store preview on the Samsung Smart TV home page for a
three-month period.
This launch reflects Qurate Retail GroupSM's
strategic initiative to expand the reach of its original vCommerce
experiences across new media and digital platforms. The QVC+ and
HSN+ streaming experience is available to more than 100 million
internet-connected homes across the U.S. QVC has been the first
livestream shopping channel on multiple streaming services. QVC and
HSN reach more than 200 million homes globally via 14 linear TV
channels, which are widely available on cable/satellite TV, free
over-the-air TV, and digital livestreaming TV. QVC and HSN also
reach millions of homes via websites, mobile apps and social
pages.
The QVC+ and HSN+ streaming experience is part of vCommerce
Ventures, a new business unit designed to accelerate Qurate Retail
Group's ownership of digital live streaming shopping, beyond QVC's
and HSN's traditional multiplatform experiences.
About QVC and
HSN
QVC® and HSN® are world leaders in video
commerce ("vCommerce"), which includes video-driven shopping across
linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social
platforms.
QVC empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a
lively and engaging way. QVC offers an ever-changing collection of
familiar brands and fresh new products – from home and fashion to
beauty, electronics and jewelry – and connects shoppers to
interesting personalities, engaging stories and award-winning
customer service. Based in West Chester,
Pa., and founded in 1986, QVC has retail operations in the
U.S., the U.K., Germany,
Japan and Italy. Worldwide, QVC engages millions of
shoppers via 12 TV channels, which are widely available on
cable/satellite TV, free over-the-air TV, and digital livestreaming
TV. The retailer also reaches millions of customers via the QVC+
and HSN+ streaming experience, websites, mobile apps and social
pages. To learn more, visit corporate.qvc.com, follow @QVC on
Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow QVC on Pinterest, YouTube
or LinkedIn.
HSN takes shoppers on a journey – embracing the new, exploring
untrodden paths and bringing shoppers a unique perspective that
enriches their lives. HSN offers a curated assortment of exclusive
products and top brand names in health and beauty, jewelry,
home/lifestyle, fashion/accessories, and electronics and
incorporates entertainment, personalities and industry experts to
provide a unique shopping experience. HSN engages millions of
customers across the U.S. via two TV channels, which are widely
available on cable/satellite TV, free over-the-air TV, and digital
livestreaming TV. The retailer also reaches millions of customers
via the QVC+ and HSN+ streaming experience, a website and mobile
app, and social pages. HSN was founded 45 years ago as the first
shopping network and is based in St.
Petersburg, Fla. To learn more, visit corporate.hsn.com,
follow @HSN on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow HSN on
Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP) is a Fortune
500 company that includes QVC, HSN, Zulily® and the
Cornerstone brands (collectively, "Qurate Retail
GroupSM"), as well as other minority interests and green
energy investments. Qurate Retail Group is dedicated to providing a
more human way to shop and is the largest player in vCommerce. For
more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com, follow
@QurateRetailGrp on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow
Qurate Retail Group on YouTube or LinkedIn. QVC and Q are
registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.
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