Stacy Bowe Appointed President of Multiplatform Video Commerce Retailer HSN

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Feb 27, 2024, 16:30 ET

Former QVC Chief Merchandising Officer with more than 25 years of extensive retail experience in multichannel and omnichannel to drive brand differentiation for HSN

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Qurate Retail Group^SM, part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (Nasdaq: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP), today announced the appointment of Stacy Bowe to President, HSN. She most recently held the position of Chief Merchandising Officer, QVC US. Bowe will report to Qurate Retail, Inc., President and CEO David L. Rawlinson II and will be a member of the company's executive leadership team.

"We're at a compelling point in the trajectory of our turnaround," said David Rawlinson. "In the 18 months that Stacy has been Chief Merchant for QVC US, she rapidly recalibrated our buying program, improved our inventory levels, and reinvigorated the freshness and newness of our assortment. Her leadership has been instrumental in reinstating the unique affinity that QVC shares with its customers and its position as a premier destination for national and entrepreneurial brands. Stacy's consumer focus and experience at top brands like Macy's will be critical in accelerating HSN's position with consumers, brands, and the celebrities and entertainers that differentiate HSN in the marketplace."

Rob Muller, who most recently held the President, HSN role, has made the decision to depart HSN to focus on family and other pursuits. Muller will be working closely with Bowe over the next several weeks to ensure a successful transition. Muller is expected to remain with HSN to support the transition through April 2024.

"I am grateful to Rob for his work leading HSN as we stood up the turnaround and wish him success in his future pursuits," continued Rawlinson. "His 23-year tenure with the company and his expertise across operations and commerce made him uniquely suited to lead the work of the past two years, which included critical cost-savings initiatives and guiding the team through change and transformation. Rob's leadership and vision helped to solidify the path forward for HSN and his contributions built a strong foundation for HSN's long-term success."

Bowe's appointment will be effective immediately, with Muller's support in an advisory capacity through a transition period.

About Qurate Retail Group

Qurate Retail Group^SM comprises six leading retail brands – QVC^®, HSN^®, Ballard Designs^®, Frontgate^®, Garnet Hill^® and Grandin Road^® – all dedicated to providing a more human way to shop. Qurate Retail Group is the largest player in video commerce ("vCommerce"), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms. The retailer reaches more than 200 million homes worldwide via 15 television 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 its QVC+ and HSN+ streaming experience, websites, mobile apps, social pages, print catalogs, and in-store destinations. Qurate Retail Group combines shopping and entertainment to curate products, experiences, conversations and communities for millions of highly discerning shoppers. Headquartered in West Chester, Pa., Qurate Retail Group has team members in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China. For more information, visit qurateretailgroup.com or follow Qurate Retail Group on YouTube or LinkedIn.

Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP) is a Fortune 500 company that includes the Qurate Retail Group portfolio of brands as well as other minority interests.

SOURCE Qurate Retail Group