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SHOPNBC SELECTS COMMERCEHUB TO ELECTRONICALLY INTEGRATE
ITS SUPPLIERS AND TO MANAGE ITS DROP-SHIP PROGRAM


CLIFTON PARK, NY - September 25, 2003 - Expanding its leadership position as a provider of supply chain integration and management solutions for multi-channel retailers, CommerceHub announced today that ShopNBC, the nation's fastest growing shopping network, will use its platform and applications to integrate and expand its drop-ship supplier network. CommerceHub's solution will also help reduce inventory and supplier management costs while maintaining ShopNBC's unique brand identity and high level of customer service.

CommerceHub's Universal Connection Hub platform will enable ShopNBC to rapidly integrate new suppliers and expand product offerings for both its television and on-line businesses without the costs and technical challenges typically associated with connecting disparate trading partners. Further, CommerceHub's Drop-Ship Master application provides ShopNBC with complete visibility into orders from point of sale through delivery, as well as exception-based management to ensure superior customer service.

"Delivering value to our customers demands that we continue to expand our product offerings and enhance customer service, while at the same time reducing operating expenses," said Howard Fox, Senior Vice President of Operations and Customer Service at ShopNBC. "CommerceHub's domain expertise, technology leadership, and proven successful track record make them the logical choice to help us expand and manage our direct fulfillment supplier network."

"We are excited to partner with ShopNBC to integrate and manage their drop-ship supplier network," said Frank Poore, President of CommerceHub. "By working with the nation's fastest growing shopping network, we will help ShopNBC achieve their key objectives while expanding our role as the industry leader in supply chain integration and event management."

About CommerceHub
CommerceHub is the #1 provider of supplier integration and order management services for multi-channel retailers including QVC, Sears, Costco, KB Toys, Staples, and Target. By providing a single plug-and-play connection to multiple trading partners, CommerceHub enables any retailer to electronically integrate with its suppliers, regardless of the unique systems and capabilities that exist among them. On top of its universal connection platform, CommerceHub also provides applications that enable retailers to monitor their entire supply chain to ensure the proper delivery of goods under a variety of fulfillment models.

About ShopNBC
ShopNBC is the nation's fastest growing shopping network. As of July 31, 2003, ShopNBC reached about 58 million cable and satellite households (DirecTV Channel 370, Dish Network Channel 228). ShopNBC is broadcast 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is simulcast live on the Web at ShopNBC.com