Home goods, including textiles, were among multi-channel retailer HSNi's strongest performing categories during the company's third quarter. "Home drove Cornerstone [in the quarter], led by Front-gate, Grandin Road and Bal-lard Designs," said cfo and coo Judy Schmeling during HSNi's earnings conference call earlier this month. "The outdoor business was exceptionally strong for both Frontgate and Ballard, and Grandin Road had particular success in seasonal decor, which included a unique Halloween product assortment." For the quarter ended Sept. 30, the company's Cornerstone segment reported an 8% rise in net sales to $260.3 million. The company attributed the increase to growth in the home brands.
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