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Segment Information (Adjusted EBITDA To Operating Income (Loss) And Consolidated Net Income) (Details) (USD $)
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 74,562 | $ 71,759 | $ 226,555 | $ 217,640 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | (3,024) | (4,628) | (10,279) | (15,278) | |
| Depreciation and amortization | (10,402) | (9,694) | (30,305) | (28,250) | |
| Sales tax settlement | 0 | (7,750) | 0 | (7,750) | |
| Loss on disposition of fixed assets | (51) | (375) | (1,069) | (449) | |
| Operating income | 61,085 | 49,312 | 184,902 | 165,913 | |
| Total other expense, net | (1,625) | (21,988) | (4,928) | (37,172) | |
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 59,460 | 27,324 | 179,974 | 128,741 | |
| Income tax provision | (17,408) | (9,766) | (63,098) | (48,284) | |
| Income from continuing operations | 42,052 | 17,558 | 116,876 | 80,457 | |
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | 0 | 128 | 0 | (5,854) | |
| Net income | 42,052 | 17,686 | 116,876 | 74,603 | 130,675 |
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HSN [Member]
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| Adjusted EBITDA | 57,136 | 56,790 | 173,205 | 166,821 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | (2,128) | (2,771) | (7,712) | (8,810) | |
| Depreciation and amortization | (7,368) | (6,665) | (21,226) | (19,839) | |
| Sales tax settlement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Loss on disposition of fixed assets | (10) | (374) | (1,028) | (418) | |
| Operating income | 47,630 | 46,980 | 143,239 | 137,754 | |
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Cornerstone [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 17,426 | 14,969 | 53,350 | 50,819 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | (896) | (1,857) | (2,567) | (6,468) | |
| Depreciation and amortization | (3,034) | (3,029) | (9,079) | (8,411) | |
| Sales tax settlement | 0 | (7,750) | 0 | (7,750) | |
| Loss on disposition of fixed assets | (41) | (1) | (41) | (31) | |
| Operating income | $ 13,455 | $ 2,332 | $ 41,663 | $ 28,159 | |
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The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment assets, excluding oil and gas property and timber property. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Also defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items but after deduction of those portions of income or loss from continuing operations that are allocable to noncontrolling interests. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of income (loss) from a disposal group, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items after deduction or consideration of the amount allocable to noncontrolling interests. Includes, net of tax, income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) to previously recorded tax expense. Includes, but is not limited to, significant settlements of income tax disputes, and unusual tax positions or infrequent actions taken by the entity, including tax assessment reversal, and IRS tax settlement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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