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09-01-10
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Premier Franchisee Cooksey Finds Fulfillment in Being Entrepreneur
Calvin Cooksey recently celebrated his second anniversary as a
Premier
Rental-Purchase dealer in Sarasota, Fla. Cooksey has enjoyed
success as part of the Premier network of support and has
brought new ideas, especially in marketing, as a business owner
to the Premier family...more
08-31-10
ColorTyme franchisee contributes to FAPA raffle
Bringing together adoptive
families, caregivers and members from across the panhandle, the
Foster Adoptive Parent Association recently concluded its annual
conference in Destin, Fla. ColorTyme Franchisee Richard Pannell
showed his support for the organization by donating a laptop
computer for the event’s raffle giveaway...more
 08-25-10
Nationwide Marketing Group Launches New Electronics Recycling Program
Last week at the PrimeTime! buying show and conference in National Harbor,
Nationwide Marketing Group introduced their new partnership with CExchange that will allow dealers to offer electronics trade-in
and recycling to their customers...more
 08-25-10
Aaron's GM Shane Birch Named easyhome Be a Contender Winner
Shane started his career with Rent-A-Center in early 1999 as an account manager
and quickly moved up the corporate ladder to store manager. In early 2004 he
started with Aarons as a store manager and worked until selected as a contender
winner earlier this year...more
08-23-10
ColorTyme Fanchisee Ray Bird expands rent-to-own territory with new location
After a seven-year absence, Woonsocket has a ColorTyme to serve the community
thanks to Ray Bird. A rent-to-own franchisee for 20 years, Bird recently opened
the doors to his new store...more
08-19-10
Gopoyan and Mariano partner to open Massachusetts rent-to-own franchise
"We always keep our customers in mind, and they receive unique
attention here that they won't find other places." - Angelo Mariano, ColorTyme Franchisee...more
08-19-10
Rent-to-own wheels and tires brand advances with certified staff
Five RimTyme employees from
across the country recently passed the
Specialty Equipment
Market Association (SEMA) Z5 Custom Wheel and Tire certification
exam...more
08-13-10
Premier Auto By Rent Named in Top 50 Dealers Nationwide
Auto Dealer Monthly, who ranks independent dealers annually for
retail sales volume, recently named
Premier Auto By Rent (PABR) as 31st of their top 50 dealers in
the nation...more
08-11-10
PrimeTime! by Nationwide a Training Ground for Successful Businesses
NMG, parent organization of RentDirect, the
rent-to-own industry's largest buying group, reported today that nearly 2,800 manufacturers and dealers
from across the country representing over 800 companies are
expected to attend the event...more
08-11-10
Long-time executives return ColorTyme to Dallas
"It just
makes sense to open a store where we can support a community
that has given us so much." - Pat Gartland, ColorTyme Franchisee, Dallas...more
08-09-10
easyhome Opens First
Arizona Franchise
"We are excited to bring the easyhome brand to our 8th state." - David Ingram,
President and CEO of easyhome Ltd....more
08-05-10
easyhome Reports All Time Record Revenue Earnings Increase
Revenue for the quarter increased 4.6% to $45.5 million compared with $43.5
million in the second quarter 2009. Same store revenue growth was 2.8% in the
quarter...more
08-03-10
NationWide Buying Group Web Services Boosts Independents Online Presence
Today NMG introduced their brand new website offered through ayr1.com. ayr1.com,
the world's largest retail web solution provider...more
08-03-10
ColorTyme Partners with Citibank to Provide Financing for Rent-to-Own Franchisees
"Our
partnership with Citibank has enabled us to put a program
together whereby our franchisees can open new stores now and in
the future." - ColorTyme CEO and President Bob Bloom...more
07-27-10
Rent2Buy.com Strikes an Affiliate Partnership with RealtyBargains.com
Rent2Buy.com, an innovative online
marketplace providing consumers rent-to-own options on an
eclectic mix of products and brands, announced a partnership
today with RealtyBargains.com...more
07-27-10
easyhome Sets Q2 Conference Call
easyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's largest merchandise leasing company, will hold
its management conference call with shareholders, analysts and portfolio
managers on Friday, August 6, 2010...more
07-27-10
Aaron's Rebrands Furniture Manufacturing
Aaron's (NYSE:AAN) has changed
the name of its 11 furniture and bedding manufacturing plants
from MacTavish Furniture Industries to Woodhaven Furniture...more
 07-14-10
ColorTyme supports youth through FFA and 4-H auction
ColorTyme, a rent-to-own
franchising company, recently purchased a prized pig at the
Henderson County Livestock Show. More than a charitable donation
to the show's youth exhibitors, the purchase marks a corporate
tradition maintained for over two decades...more
07-13-10
TeleTrack Ratified as Full Member of SCOR
CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX), a leading
provider of information, analytics and business services, today
announced that Teletrack UK Limited, a subsidiary of CoreLogic,
Inc., has been ratified as a full-member of the Steering
Committee on Reciprocity (SCOR)...more
 06-28-10
ColorTyme, RimTyme
Welcome New Marketing Coordinator
Rent-to-own franchisors
ColorTyme and
RimTyme have announced the hiring of Ben Gilbert as
marketing coordinator. In his new role at the Plano, Texas
headquarters, Gilbert will be the daily contact for vendors and
franchise owners and manage the production of ColorTyme
marketing tools, promotions and programs...more
06-23-10
Twin Star Combination Units Prove Big Sellers in the RTO Industry
Entertainment is popular year-round in the rent to own industry,
and for
Twin-Star International, providing rent-to-own dealers with
quality entertainment components from their versatile product lines is a
foundational aspect of their business...more
06-23-10
DAC Plant Consolidation to Enhance Efficiencies
DAC Products, a designer and producer of wood, sewn and various other products
has announced a consolidation and considerable new investments into their Rural
Hall facility...more
06-22-10
RentDirect Nationwide Partners with Support Squad
RentDirect Nationwide, the
rent-to-own division of Nationwide Marketing Group, announced today
that Support Squad is now a supported vendor for their more than
350 rent-to-own member dealers across the country...more
 06-22-10
ColorTyme Summer Meeting wrap-up all fun and games
To mark the end of the ColorTyme annual Summer Meeting, employees, franchisees and
vendors joined for a Closing Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Coconut
Point Resort and Spa...more
06-21-10
Independent Dealers Expect Deals and Savings Opportunities at PrimeTime!
For nearly 40 years, Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) has been holding PrimeTime! by
Nationwide, North America's largest buying show and conference
for appliance, furniture and electronics independent dealers...more
06-19-10
ColorTyme Tradition Continues With Willie Talley Golf Tournament
UPDATE 6-20-2010: The 2010 Retreat wrapped Saturday night with the
Dinner Finale.
See
113 pics from the finale here....more
06-18-10
ColorTyme Rent-to-own franchisees and vendors gather to learn, share, connect
Our meeting wouldn't be possible without the support of our vendors. They have
gone above and beyond our expectations and we appreciate having them on board" - Rhonda Davis, Director of Purchasing, ColorTyme...more
 06-17-10
ColorTyme Kicks Off 2010 Retreat
ColorTyme kicked off
its annual Summer Retreat Wednesday with a vendor appreciation
cocktail reception at the Hyatt Regency in Bonita Springs, Fl.
See photo gallery here...more
06-17-10
RTO PRO Software: Space Age Since 1995
RTO Pro Software users have enjoyed the advantages of Windows since 1995...more
06-14-10
easyhome Opens 32nd U.S. Location; Adds Viral Marketing Director
easygates announced the hiring of Ryan Gates as Director of Viral Marketing to
expand their ever-growing social media efforts...more
06-14-10
VersiRent: Rent to Own Store Operating Software
Created for use on off-the-shelf PCs running the familiar
Windows® operating system, VersiRent runs on inexpensive,
non-proprietary hardware (computers, printers, etc.) that you can purchase
anywhere...more
06-03-10
Payday
Loan Operator Cash Store Financial To List On New York Stock Exchange
"The Cash
Store joins our fast-growing roster of leading U.S. and global
financial services firms, and we look forward to helping the
company expand its global reach and visibility." - Scott Cutler, EVP and Co-Head of U.S.
Listing and Cash Execution, NYSE Euronext...more
06-03-10
easyhome Opens 31st U.S. Location
Bud Gates, Chairman and CEO of easygates, LLC announced the
opening of a new easyhome franchise store. This will be the
fourth store in Texas and will open on June 5 at 1030 Norwood
Park Boulevard in the Walmart Super Center in North Austin, TX...more
06-03-10
Rent-A-Center Plans Ribbon Cutting for 44th Colorado Store
Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCII) is celebrating the grand
opening of its 44th Colorado location. Castle Rock store manager
Bobby Weber transferred from a Rent-A-Center in Denver...more
 05-27-10
Aaron's to Drive Donations for Troops at Coca-Cola 600
"Teaming up with the Armed Forces Foundation allows us an opportunity to give
back to those who have given so much to our country." - Ken Butler, COO of
Aaron's, Inc...more
 05-27-10
The Premier Companies Appoints Nancy Price Director of Marketing
The Premier Companies
CEO/president, Trooper Earle, today announced Nancy Price as the
new Director of Marketing for all the Premier brands. Price
replaces Jocelyn Swanson, who is refocusing her attention to
Premier's public relations...more
05-27-10
Rent2Buy.com Launches Interactive Rent-to-Own Marketplace
Rent2Buy.com announced the beta launch of its "rent-to-buy" interactive store
marketplace. Utilizing its proprietary backend technology, Rent2Buy enables
retailers a hassle free means of creating additional revenue streams through the
rent-to-own business model...more
05-25-10
Premier
Preps for Rent-to-Own Franchising Open House
The Premier Companies has begun the countdown to its
Franchising Open House in Chicago to be held on June 8 at the
Westin O'Hare. For those interested in making a career change by
opening their own rent-to-own business...more
05-24-10
Survey: 76 Percent Believe Renting a Better Option
Flexibility is a key factor in the value equation for
rent-to-own customers. In fact, having options - being in
control - represents value to renters of all types of products
and services...more
05-21-10
Registration Open For PrimeTime! Buying Show
Nationwide Marketing Group announced today that online registration is now open for their upcoming PrimeTime! buying show and
conference at the new Gaylord National Hotel and Convention
Center located in National Harbor, Maryland on August 15 –
August 18, 2010...more
05-14-10
Aarons Partners With WNBA
The Atlanta Dream and Aaron's (NYSE:AAN) have announced a partnership
for the 2010 season which will extend the team's reach in the
community by providing tickets to metro Atlanta youth to attend Atlanta Dream games...more
 05-06-10
ColorTyme Manager a Top Fundraiser for Children's Hospital Boston
"The
donations I received are truly inspirational not only for me but
for the thousands of lives that will be saved by Children's
Hospital Boston." - Albert Coelho, Providence ColorTyme store manager...more
05-04-10
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Applauds Rent-A-Center for Bilingual Outreach
The United States
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) applauded
Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ:RCII), the nation's leading rent-to-own
company, for encouraging all their customers to
participate in the 2010 Census...more
05-04-10
Association Opposes
Industry Killing Payday Loan Amendment
"Hagan's
amendment will wipe out as many as 155,000 jobs while rewarding
Wall Street's bad behavior." - D. Lynn DeVault, board chair of CFSA...more
04-28-10
Home Express Opens in Radcliff, Kentucky
"Our company foundation is based on giving customers access to the products they
want for their home, regardless of credit. Now we combine lease-to-own options
with affordable retail goods." - Chris Caprio, President and CEO of KHF Holdings
LLC...more
04-27-10
easyhome Reports
Record Revenue for Q1
"We are
pleased with the performance of the business as it provided a
record quarter for revenues and with the continuing improvement
of all the business segments." - David Ingram President and Chief Executive Officer of easyhome...more
04-27-10
Two Millionth Egg Sold for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Rent-A-Center Spring Egg
Fundraiser
"We
appreciate Rent-A-Center's continued commitment to our cause,
both at a corporate and grass-roots level." - Karen J. Mathis, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big
Sisters...more
04-27-10
Rent-A-Center Donates $17,000 to Soldier and Family Assistance Center
The Soldier and Family
Assistance Center provides support to wounded, ill and injured
soldiers and their family members...more
04-27-10
Rent-A-Center Heard by U.S. Supreme Court: Transcript
The United States Supreme Court
heard oral arguments Monday in Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ:RCII) v.
Jackson...more
04-26-10
Premier to Host Annual Franchising Open House in Chicago, June 8
The Premier Companies is holding its Annual
Franchising Open
House in conjunction with its Midyear Dealer Retreat in Chicago
on June 8...more
04-26-10
Senator Landrieu Comments on Rent-A-Center Random Act of Caring
"Strong private-public partnerships remain a key to South Louisiana's recovery
from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the Rent-A-Center Random Act of Caring
program is an excellent example of the private sector chipping in to build more
vibrant communities. - Senator Mary Landrieu...more
04-23-10
Former ColorTyme Manager Brings Franchise to Phoenix
Once a ColorTyme manager, Daryck Fuqua recently became a franchisee with the opening of
his new store in Phoenix, Ariz. Offering the convenience and
affordability of rent-to-own, the new 4,800 square-foot store
marks Fuqua's success at achieving a long-term goal...more
04-23-10
Rent-A-Center Takes Random Acts of Caring to Las Vegas
With help from the Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ:RCII) Random Act of
Caring initiative, Neighborhood
Housing Services of Southern Nevada (NHS) will be able to better
serve local families and individuals served by their affordable
housing initiatives...more
04-22-10
National Buying Group Has a Long Tradition in Energy Conservation
As a four year ENERGY STAR
award winner, Nationwide Marketing Group is no stranger to the
importance of energy conservation in the rent-to-own industry...more
04-21-10
Aaron's to Present New Sam Bass Designed Trophies in Talladega
Aaron's, Inc. will present one-of-a-kind,
hand-painted Sam Bass trophies to the winners of the NASCAR
Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Aaron's 499 and Nationwide Series
Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway April 24 and 25. The new
trophy designs will be fixtures in the Winner's Circle each year
Aaron's sponsors the two race events...more
04-20-10
Voters Oppose Creation of Consumer Financial Protection Agency
"The CFPA
would have authority to regulate a significant swath of the
business community including nonfinancial businesses that had
nothing to do with the economic crisis and little to do with
consumer finance." - U.S. Chamber of Commerce...more
 04-17-10
Chris Mueller Opens Premier Franchise in Tampa
Mueller has been in the industry since he became a driver for Action TV Rentals
in 1980 at the age of 18. Earning a reputation as "someone you can bank on,"
Mueller was one of the first Aaron's Sales & Leasing franchisees in 1993 when,
after 13 years of industry experience, he opened several stores in the Southeast...more
04-16-10
easyhome Schedules Q1 Conference Call
easyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's largest rent-to-own operator, will hold its
quarterly management conference call on Tuesday, April 28, 2010...more
 04-12-10
Editorial by Aaron's COO Ken Butler: Don't Underestimate Your Employees
"Given the
chance, a mission of goodwill has taken the hearts of thousands
of people in our Company, and we are all better for it." - Ken Butler, COO, Aaron's Inc...more
 04-09-10
Seasoned Operator Celebrates First Year Success as Premier Franchisee
Everyone who walks into John Martin's
Premier Rental Purchase franchise in Valdosta, Georgia, is
immediately greeted with a smile and hello...more
04-08-10
ColorTyme and RimTyme franchise owner wins Multi-Unit MVP
LAS VEGAS, NEV. – April 8, 2010
– Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine recently awarded Most Valuable
Player status to Gary Hughes, franchisee of 20 years and owner
of 12 total ColorTyme and RimTyme stores...more
04-08-10
BrightHouse Kicks Off $1.5 Million Ad Campaign
BrightHouse, the UK's leading rent to own operator, announced the launch of its
new TV campaign...more
04-05-10
Bassett to Launch New Entry-Level Upholstery Line
The new low-end line includes 10 new frames, 20 mix and match
pillows and represents a 20% reduction in Bassett's current opening
price point...more
04-01-10
Rent-A-Center Q1 Results Conference Call Set for April 26
Rent-A-Center will broadcast its quarterly earnings conference call on Tuesday,
April 27, 2010 at 10:45 AM ET over the Internet...more
04-01-10
easyhome Announces
New Board Nominees
"We thank Ron Gage, Doug Anderson, Joe Rotunda and Nancie Lataille
for their many years of service and counsel as easyhome was
transformed into the market leader." - Donald K. Johnson, Chairman of the Board of easyhome Ltd...more
03-30-10
Premier Again Named One of Fastest Growing Young Franchisors in America
The Premier
Companies was recently ranked Number 10 on the 2009
Fast 55 list of fastest growing young franchisors in America,
published by Franchise Times from data compiled by FRANdata.
This is Premier’s second year to be one of the Top Ten on the
list. Premier is the only company from its industry ever to make
the list...more
03-29-10
ColorTyme's Al Coelho turns daughter's memory into motivation
"When I think about our experience and other families that will be in the same
situation, I am more than moved to do anything I can to give my support." -
Al Coelho, manager of the Providence ColorTyme...more
03-26-10
Aaron's Plans Community Outreach During National Convention
Aaron's is once again transforming its
national managers meeting into a Company-wide community outreach
effort. More than 2,000 Aaron's employees will be in Dallas for
the event and over two days will dedicate $300,000 and 5,600
hours in products and services to DFW-area charitable
organizations...more
03-26-10
Rent-A-Center Donates to Atlanta Children's Cancer Center
Rent-A-Center is donating $20,000 in video game equipment and
televisions to the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders
Service of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta...more
03-23-10
Aaron's, Inc. Declares 3-for-2 Stock Split
"The larger
number of shares that will be outstanding as a result of this
stock split should increase the trading volume in our stock to
the benefit of shareholders." - Robert C. Loudermilk, Jr., President and Chief Executive
Officer...more
03-23-10
Audio Authority Named Nationwide Vendor Partner
Audio Authority Corporation, a manufacturer of
retail demonstration products, has been selected by Nationwide Marketing Group as a new
vendor partner...more
03-22-10
Rent-A-Center Opens 40th Arkansas Store
Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ:RCII) announced the opening of it 40th Arkansas location...more
03-22-10
Rent-A-Center to Donate to 10 U.S. Army Garrisons
Rent-A-Center announced plans to donate merchandise,
with a wholesale value of $175,000, to 10 Army garrisons.
Coordinated through the military's Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation Command, the donations are slated for April
through November of this year...more
03-22-10
UK RTO Company Buy As You View Launches New Site
"The website
will not only be our ambassador for existing customers but for
thousands of potentially new customers across our regions as
well." - Emma Thomas, marketing manager for Buy As You View...more
03-18-10
DSI Systems Adds WildBlue, Pioneer, and Panasonic to EXPO Events
In addition
to DSI participants, WildBlue's breakout sessions
will be hosted by key members of WildBlue's management team...more
03-18-10
Wisconsin Democrat Cosponsors Rent to Own Legislation
Wisconsin Democrat
Rep Ron Kind announced his co-sponsorship of H.R. 1744 - The
Consumer
Rental Purchase Agreement Act. H.R. 1744 defines a Rent to Own
transaction as a lease and sets minimum disclosure requirements in all 50
states. Wisconsin is one of only 3 states
that still regulate Rent to Own transactions as credit sales...more
03-18-10
RTO Pro Adds DataTrue Interface
RTO Pro, the leading provider of windows-based
rental-purchase software with over 900 locations, announced the
release of a new interface to DataTrue's customer verification
service...more
 03-16-10
ACE Cash Express Makes $500K Donation to Breast Cancer Foundation
"Through
their hard work and the enthusiastic participation of their
customers, ACE Cash Express and NetSpend have raised nearly $1
million in the last three years and demonstrated their
compassionate caring by providing mammograms for women in need."
- Janelle Hail, founder and CEO of National Breast Cancer
Foundation...more
03-15-10
VIDEO
Premier Wheel Workz Expands Custom Wheel Repair
"You bend 'em, we mend 'em" is the new saying at Premier Wheel Workz stores where customers can buy or lease wheels
and tires, but they also can come in to repair their bent rims.
Premier Wheel Workz is a
division of The
Premier Companies...more
03-12-10
Nationwide Acknowledges Vendor Support
"We could not
have done it without the support we have received from our
vendor community." - Robert Weisner, Executive Vice President of Nationwide
Marketing Group...more
03-12-10
Former Rent Way CEO Morgenstern to Head Third World Micro Lender
Morgenstern was CEO of Rent Way, the second
largest rent to own company in the U.S. at the time, when company president
Jeffrey Conway, controller Matthew Marini and vice president
Jeffrey Underwood conspired to cook the books - inflating Rent Way's earnings in
1998, 1999 and 2000...more
03-11-10
ColorTyme Announces $30K Giveaway Winners
I think the Giveaway really
encouraged our customers and showed how much we value their
business." - Donald Salais, Vice President of South Texas Region, TLH
Enterprises...more
03-10-10
Payday Loan Association Hammers Wall St
The payday loan industry trade group Community Financial
Services Association of America (CFSA), today lashed out at large Wall Street financial institutions for promoting their own
interests "over those of hard-working, middle income consumers."...more
 03-10-10
Rent-A-Center and Aaron's Headed to Court
In a civil suit filed today in United States District Court for the Northern
District of Texas, Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ:RCII)
accused Aaron's (NYSE:AAN) of unfair competition and false
advertising...more
03-10-10
Funny or Die; Aaron's Seeks Identity of Video Blogger
On February 23rd, lawyers for Aaron's (NYSE:AAN) filed a request for a
subpoena to force comedy website funnyordie.com to identify the
poster of an Aaron's parody video that the company claims
infringes its copyright.
See Funny or Die court documents...more
03-10-10
Monster Cable Founder to Keynote DSI Electronics Expo
DSI Systems, Inc., the leading supplier of consumer
electronics to the rent-to-own sector, today announced the dates
and locations for the 2010 DSI Electronic Expos...more
03-10-10
Sears Holdings Attends Unbanked Financial Service Roundtable
The Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI) kicks off
the first 2010 Innovators Roundtable today in Chicago...more
03-10-10
Bedding Industry Award Winners Announced
Raymond (Ray) Malkiewicz, of Wickline Bedding
Co., and Sanford (Sandy) Van Dyke, President of Interwoven
Group, were honored for exemplary service Tuesday at the ISPA EXPO
2010 Industry Breakfast meeting in Charlotte, NC...more
03-09-10
easyhome Closes Out Difficult Year
After several years of significant growth, the Company had to respond to a
negative economic environment and ensure that its operational focus and
practices were appropriate...more
03-09-10
DSI Systems Reduces Rebate Headaches for Independent Dealers
DSI Systems, the leading supplier of consumer electronics to the rent-to-own
sector, understands the challenges to a dealer's cash flow and profitability
created by the complicated manufacturer consumer instant rebate programs that
more and more manufacturers are utilizing to drive sales...more
03-09-10
Winter 2010 Las Vegas Furniture Market Attendance Stats
The Winter Las Vegas Market attracted more retail buying units
than the last three consecutive Markets...more
03-09-10
Hispanic Consumers an Untapped Opportunity
Although most US businesses recognize the growing influence of Hispanic
consumers, over one-half (51%) of those surveyed don't market to Latino
consumers in Spanish, and 82% have no plans to begin or increase existing
efforts aimed at Hispanics in the next 12 months...more
03-08-10
UK RTO BrightHouse Approaching 200 Locations
LONDON - BrightHouse, the UK's leading rent to own chain,
opened its 194th location this weekend in Gaolgate Place,
Stafford. The 3,400 sq ft store employs seven and hosted a family fun day
Saturday to welcome the first customers and their families to the new
store...more
03-06-10
FTC Wants Energy Use Disclosure on TVs
The Consumer Electronics
Association (CEA) supports the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposal to require EnergyGuide
labels on televisions sold in the U.S...more
03-06-10
Rent-A-Center to Exceed $2 Million in Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraiser
From March 5 to April 3 Rent-A-Center employees are "egging" their customers on
to buy $1 colorful paper eggs to help kids, families and communities where they
do business...more
03-05-10
EPA Recognizes Nationwide Marketing Group
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Nationwide
Marketing Group (NMG), with a 2010 Excellence in Appliance Retailing Award
for its outstanding contributions to reducing greenhouse gas
emissions by marketing and promoting energy efficient products...more
 03-03-10
ColorTyme Manager Finds Innovative Way to Motivate Staff
With the recent economic turndown leaving employee satisfaction at a record low,
finding a cost-effective way to motivate the workforce can be a challenge.
Fortunately, Jim Aldridge, manager of ColorTyme in Gaffney, S.C., discovered a
creative approach to recognizing top performers that has sparked much interest
and conversation...more
 03-03-10
Video Interview With Keith Smith, Director of Business Development for Rent-A-Center
RTO Online broadcast a live video interview with Keith Smith,
director of business development, Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ:RCII), from the
PrimeTime! tradeshow floor in Las Vegas, Nevada...more
 03-03-10
Video Interview With David Goldman, Founder of Ideal Software Systems
RTO Online broadcast a live video interview with David
Goldman, founder and president of Ideal Software Systems, from the
PrimeTime! tradeshow floor in Las Vegas, Nevada...more
 03-03-10
Video Interview With
Doug Robison, President of DSI Systems
RTO Online broadcast a live video interview with Doug
Robison, president of DSI Systems Inc., from the
PrimeTime! tradeshow floor in Las Vegas, Nevada...more
 03-03-10
Video Interview With Wayne Harris, US Furniture
RTO Online broadcast a live video interview with Wayne
Harris, representing US Furniture, from the
PrimeTime! tradeshow floor in Las Vegas, Nevada...more
 03-02-10
Video Interview With Boo Christensen, Express Home Furnishings
RTO Online broadcast a live video interview with Boo Christensen, owner of
Express Home Furnishings in Brenham, Texas...more
 03-02-10
Video Interview With James MacAlpine
RTO Online broadcast a live video interview with James
MacAlpine, executive director of RentDirect Nationwide, from the
PrimeTime! tradeshow floor in Las Vegas, Nevada...more
03-01-10
ColorTyme
Named AllStar Franchise for 2010
ColorTyme, the nation's oldest
rent-to-own franchisor, was chosen from more than 800 companies
as a top business opportunity in the 2010
AllBusiness Allstar
Franchises ranking...more
03-01-10
Dollar Financial Opens 300th UK Location
Payday lender Dollar Financial Corp today announced the opening of its 300th
"Money Shop" location in the United Kingdom...more
 02-28-10
Rent-to-Own Buying Group Sees Evidence of Strong 2010
After a tough 2009, there is talk among independent rent-to-own and retail dealers that a corner has been turned. "Purchasing
patterns indicate a solid first and second quarter," James
MacAlpine, executive director of
RentDirect Nationwide
told RTO Online Sunday...more
 02-26-10
Twinstar Adds Media Consoles to Rent-to-Own Lineup
Adding a new twist with a new product line, Twin-Star now
offers the Tresanti line of wine coolers, until recently not
something typically found in a Rent-to-Own showroom...more
02-26-10
Mississippi Republican Cosponsors Rent-to-Own Legislation
Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) today announced his co-sponsorship of
S. 738 - the Senate version of the
Consumer
Rental Purchase Agreement Act - increasing the Senate cosponsor count
to 16...more
02-25-10
Association: Politicians Fiddle
With Health Care as Small Business Burns
"Despite its
lofty goals, the summit today was more about gaining political
points than it was about actually getting something done." - Todd McCracken, President, NSBA...more
02-24-10
easyhome Schedules March Webcast
easyhome
Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's largest rent-to-own company,
will hold its management conference call with shareholders on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at
11am EST.
The results will be issued by after the market
closes on Tuesday, March 9, 2010...more
02-23-10
Teletrack Partners With eBureau on Specialty Credit Platform
"Our data
combined with eBureau's technology will facilitate the
development of an unrivaled set of risk models to meet the
unique needs of the consumer finance businesses we serve." - Dale Williams, President, Teletrack...more
02-22-10
Federal Stimulus No Help for Small Business Owners
Seventy percent of owners say that federal stimulus efforts
have had no impact on their businesses, while 17 percent say it
has actually hurt their businesses. Only 10 percent reported
being helped by federal efforts...more
02-22-10
VIZIO Overtakes Samsung, Sony to Become US LCD Leader
"As an American Company we are proud U.S.
consumers are choosing VIZIO over our foreign competitors." - Laynie Newsome, Co-Founder and VP Sales & Marketing
Communications, VIZIO...more
02-19-10
Video: Rent-A-Center Adds Hulk Hogan as Spokesman
"Hulk Hogan
has stayed relevant because people
like and respect what he stands for. That's the affiliation we
are leveraging for our current customers and target prospects."
- Ann Davids, Senior Vice President and
Chief Marketing Officer, Rent-A-Center...more
02-19-10
Whirlpool Honored as Innovator
Whirlpool maintained its innovation investment during the economic downturn,
extracting $3.8 billion in revenue from its innovation efforts in 2009...more
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