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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
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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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