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Fast Track Services: Crossing the Quality Finish Line
Fast Track Services has acquired the assets of PromoBiz.com and will continue to
provide the Rent-to-Own industry with quality service in supplying all your
uniform and promotional needs...more
Inconvenient Truth: Wisconsin Payday Loan Study Supports Industry
Sixty percent of Wisconsin residents surveyed view payday
advances as less expensive than bank overdraft fees, and 40
percent believe credit card late payments are more costly than
payday advances. These are among the results of a new
independent study by Julie A. Urban, Ph.D. and Marzeih
Bolhassani, Ph.D., both of the University of Wisconsin...more
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Toshiba: A New View!
Toshiba uses its unmatched processing power to create all new levels of picture
quality. In addition, next-generation connectivity and industry-leading cosmetic
design have created a new REGZA experience...more
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Mitsubishi: Larger than Life TV
Demonstrably different and unquestionably innovative, year-in and year-out, MDEA
continues to advance and further define the technological landscape that we
created and own outright: Large-Screen television...more
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Florida State Games: Have You Got Game?
Denis Rosen, national sales manager for Florida State Games, spouts facts and
figures, but he also exudes excitement and passion for the future of a new era
of interactive video gaming aimed at new audiences...more
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BriteLite: DJ Kits Are Meant to Rent
RTO dealers have seen the impact of the DJ Pack 3000 in their stores and most
dealers have already re-ordered multiple times...more
SIGNS4RETAIL Adds Non-Rip Plastic RTO Window Signs
RTO dealers can choose from a new selection of
attention-getting, plastic window signs with RTO-specific
messages like: Rent To Own, Lease Purchase, No Credit Checks,
Low Monthly Rates, Quality Brand Names, Rent To Own Appliances,
Rent To Own Computers, Rent To Own Furniture, First Week Free
and more...more
RentDirect to Increase Appliance Co-op Funds 66 Percent
RentDirect Nationwide, the
rent-to-own
industry's largest buying group, today reported a 20% increase in registrations for
the upcoming PrimeTime! buying show
compared to 2008. Group executives
said the increase is being driven by a 66% bump in
appliance coop funds being offered to RentDirect members at the show...more
Tempur-Pedic President Resigns Association Chairmanship Over Disputes
Rick Anderson, President of Tempur-Pedic North America, has
resigned as Chairman of the International Sleep Products
Association (ISPA) citing disagreements with other association
members...more
Havertys Reports Same Store Sales Drop 22 Percent
Havertys Furniture (NYSE:HVT) today reported net sales for the second quarter of
2009 were down 23.0% compared to 2008. Same store sales decreased 22.6% for the
quarter...more
Stores Plagued by Inventory Stagflation New Study Finds
RSR Research's latest report, "Precision Inventory Management
in the Age of Localization" finds some retailers plagued by
"inventory stagflation": high inventories and high out of stocks...more
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Coaster: A Perfect Fit
Coaster Fine Furniture recognizes that the smaller footprint of a typical rental
store is a perfect fit for their quick-ship inventory program and is rolling out
new initiatives that underscore the company's commitment to rental dealers...more
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Classic Flame: Heating Up Rental Profits
Rental-purchase customers are getting excited about a variety of hot new
products offered from ClassicFlame Electric Fireplaces. As an award-winning
leader in the electric fireplace category, ClassicFlame offers a selection of
more than 30 different model...more
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Catnapper: Quality and Durability Go Hand-in-Hand.
If you're looking for comfortable, durable furniture for your rental customers,
you would be hard-pressed to find any better made than Jackson/Catnapper,
America's comfort specialists...more
RTO Magazine Ships 2009 Summer Vendor Directory
RTO Magazine, the rent-to-own industry's leading trade
magazine, is now shipping the Summer 2009 Rent to Own Vendor
Directory Issue. Over 11,000 print copies will be mailed to
subscribers in the U.S., Canada and the UK, and distributed
at upcoming tradeshows and conventions...more
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Marcone: Appliance Parts, Cooling and Heating Essentials and Property
Maintenance Supplies
Marcone is a third-generation, family-owned business that is well-known as the
#1 product support company in the country with world class service provided
through each of its 40 nationwide locations. The company's extensive inventory
includes water filters, range goods, range parts, furnace filters, ice makers,
refrigerator parts, washing machine parts...more
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GE: Exciting Debuts in 2009
Our first feature-packed radiant range, Steam Clean, offers progressive features
such as hidden bake, dual element, TrueTemp, an oversized window and steam
cleaning for just $499. And in GE, new Convection Bake models are being
introduced with either four or five elements for $699 and $799, respectively...
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Frigidaire Helps Rental Customers Save Money and Energy
In 2009 Frigidaire will be focusing heavily on energy conservation and helping
to educate consumers on making the right appliance choices. Our "Swap and Save"
program is specifically designed to show consumers the savings in actual dollars
and cents they can realize by trading in their old appliance and renting or
owning a Frigidaire Energy Star Appliance...more
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Climatic Corporation: Provide the Best Products at the Best Price
If one of your distributors isn't Climatic Home Products, the answer is "No!"
Our Rent-to-Own partners have the advantage of offering the award-winning
Samsung appliance line, including the new 33-inch-wide French door refrigerator
that really fits your niche...more
RentDirect Partners with Stealth Security Services
"We just had Stealth put in cameras at all 7 of our locations - outstanding
service! Already, I've realized the value and importance of having security
cameras in place." - Jeff White, Owner, Rent One...more
Waterbury ColorTyme Supports Youth Service System
To Steve Dwyer, supporting the Waterbury, Connecticut community –
where his ColorTyme store is based - means everything to him and
his team. Recently, Dwyer and his staff donated a Whirlpool stove
to the Waterbury Youth Service System – a non-profit
organization dedicated to promoting the overall well being of
children, youth and families...more
Furniture Industry Launches Multi-Channel Ad Campaign
In an effort to boost sagging furniture sales, World Market Center Las Vegas
will underwrite a $20 million multi-year marketing program. The creative
contract has been awarded to Ogilvy North America...more
Amscot Launches 4th Annual Just a Dollar Campaign
Over the past
three years, Amscot and its customers have combined to raise
more than $190,000 for local education foundations...more
easyhome
Enters Waco Market
Bud Gates, Chairman and CEO of easygates, LLC announces the
opening of a new easyhome store in the Brazos Square Shopping
Center in Waco, Texas on August 1, 2009. This is the third store
opened by easycompany, LLC, an easyhome franchisee based in
Wichita, Kansas...more
Liquid Tax Adds Unlimited Tax Forms
"The natural
evolution of the tax prep industry is to provide more value for
less money." - Cammy Loftin, President, Liquid Tax...more
Editorial: Democrat Health Bill Could Handicap Small Businesses
"Rather than
helping small businesses with common-sense solutions to make
health care more affordable, the Democrats' bill actually
creates a climate that destroys jobs." - Rep. John Boehner, House Minority Leader...more
Economist Warns Against False Hope
of Rapid Recovery
Bart Van Ark, chief economist for The Conference Board, today cautioned against
placing too much significance on the better than expected GDP numbers reported
today...more
Frigidaire Recalls 35,000 Washers
Frigidaire is recalling 35,000 3.1 cubic foot washing
machines due to a potential fire hazard. No incidents or
injuries have been reported, however an internal defect in the
washer's drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire
hazard to the consumer...more
Aaron's Partners With Mossy Oak in Dream Machine Promo
Aaron's (NYSE: AAN) Outdoors television program and Mossy Oak
Brand Camo have teamed together to produce a marketing
campaign that features specialty paint schemes on three NASCAR
racecars and a national sweepstakes...more
Multiple Trade Associations Move Industry Forward
A single trade association may seem normal to rent-to-own
professionals, but in other retail sectors, multiple
associations are the rule, not the exception...more
Teletrack Adds Credit Attributes to Expedite Risk Assessment
"More
effective attribute management can help to improve operational
efficiencies, save time and money and enable a more efficient
approval process." - Dale Williams, President, Teletrack...more
Job Outlook Dampens Consumer Confidence
Consumer Confidence, which had retreated in June, declined further in July. The
Index now stands at 46.6 (1985=100), down from 49.3 in June...more
easyhome Schedules Q2 Conference Call
easyhome (TSX:EH), Canada's largest rent-to-own
company, will hold its quarterly management conference call on Wednesday, August
12, 2009 at 4 pm EST...more
Rent-A-Center Disappointed in Washington AG
In a bid to bring context and clarity to bear on the
allegations in yesterday's Washington State Attorney General's
press release, Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCII) today offered
the following responses...more
Rent-A-Center Q2 Same Store Sales Drop 6.2%
"Our average price per customer agreement was lower than expected in the second
quarter, which we believe reflected our customer's discretion in this difficult
economy." - Mark E. Speese, Chairman and CEO, Rent-A-Center...more
New York City Electronics Recycling Law Could Add Millions to Cost
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the
Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) have filed a legal
challenge against a new law in the City of New York mandating that manufacturers
provide free, door-to-door electronics collection to City residents...more
SBA Activity Gives False Impression of Recovery
"We are concerned that signs of recent increases in SBA loan activity are
creating a false sense of recovery of this key marketplace." - Matthew Shay,
President & CEO, International Franchise Association...more
RentDirect Schedules HotShow at PrimeTime!
RentDirect Nationwide
members will be coming from all over the country to attend
PrimeTime! at the Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort in
Orlando, Florida on August 16-19...more
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