Ten
Percent of Consumers Watching TV Online
"This is representative of a larger trend toward, 'anytime, anywhere'
viewing that includes the use of digital video recorders, video on demand
and portable video players, such as the iPod." - Edye Twer, Senior Vice
President, Media and Entertainment, TNS...more |
38
Percent Of US Employers Experiencing Wage Inflation Due to Talent Shortages
"As talent shortage trends increase, employers will have to work much harder
to retain and optimize their existing permanent professional employees, and
develop innovative ways to attract and retain new talent." - Jeffrey A.
Joerres, Chairman & CEO, Manpower Inc...more |
 William
Cuthbertson Fights to Open Rent to Own Store
"The goal of earning money got me to Iraq; the purpose of our country kept
me there for two years." - William Cuthbertson, Premier franchisee...more |
Sony
Reports on Voluntary Global Replacement Program for Notebook Computer
Battery Packs
"For those customers and PC users who may have been affected by the recent
issues involving Sony-manufactured batteries, we regret any inconvenience or
concern this may have caused." - Yutaka Nakagawa, Executive Deputy
President, Sony Corporation...more |
Audiovox CEO Pat Lavelle To Lead 2007 CEA Executive Board
"These executives represent diverse areas of our industry—big tent, new
economy and new technology. They are truly the power players in the consumer
electronics industry and we’re looking forward to their vision and
leadership." - Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, CEA...more |
Maytag Acquisition Drives Whirlpool Record Shipments
Sales increased 45 percent versus the year-ago period to $3.3 billion,
reflecting the revenue contribution from the acquisition of Maytag.
Excluding the acquisition impact, sales increased approximately 4 percent...more |
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What
Most Influences Women's Buying
Decisions? Survey Finds
Before Shopping, 91% of Women Seek Opinions From Friends, Family
Forty percent of women get frustrated
when
talked down to while shopping for consumer electronics and a
quarter of
women voice confusion over whether to buy a warranty (28%),
product
complexity (27%) and too many choices (26%)...more
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World
Market Center Donates $250,000 In Furniture To Local Vegas Charities
"We focused on very high need situations and organizations that could put
the product to immediate use. For example, Child Haven, a shelter for abused
children, has an immediate requirement to furnish a new cottage opening in
December that will house up to 30 at-risk children." - Harvey Dondero, CEO,
World Market Center...more |
Sony PS3 Online
Platform and Peripherals Revealed
"We're confident that the PS3 will be just as 'future-proof' as our other
PlayStation products." - Kaz Hirai, President and CEO, Sony Computer
Entertainment America...more |
Consumers Spend Average 12 Hours Online Researching Electronics Prior To
Purchase; Online - Price is everything
Consumers will spend as much as 15 hours researching televisions online
prior to a purchase...more
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Nation's Largest Payday Loan Company Gives $50,000 To United Way; New Grant
To Fund Financial Literacy Programs
"The 'You Advance America Fund' is meant to demonstrate our commitment to
our customers and the millions of other hard-working people whose overlooked
efforts help make our cities and towns run." - Ken Compton, CEO Advance
America...more |
Rentcash
Drops Out Of Canadian Payday Loan Association; Former Association President
Signs On As VP of Government Affairs
"As a company that represents nearly a full quarter of payday advance
outlets in Canada, we will ensure that our voice is fully heard in all
consultations regarding industry regulation and remain very open to ongoing
collaboration with the CPLA." - Gordon J. Reykdal, Chairman and CEO, Rentcash...more |
 Plasma TV, LCD Inventors Among Twelve Named To Consumer Electronics Hall of
Fame
"We thought we were working on a tool for education and never imagined its
widespread use in American homes for high-definition television." - Donald
Bitzer, member of the team that invented the plasma display...more |
Pennsylvania Uses $20 Million Taxpayer Dollars
For Government Funded Payday Loan Program
Diane Powell, Communications Director for the Pennsylvania
Credit Union Association (PCUA), told RTO Online the $20 million
would be used in part to cover credit union losses...more |
 Furniture Hall Of Fame Inducts Ashley Founder
Ron Wanek
Ron Wanek, founder of Ashley Furniture Industries, is known in his community
and in the furniture industry for his ethics and strong family values. He
has been married to his wife, Joyce, for 45 years...more |
HP Challenges Dell for PC Market
Lead; Desktop Demand Slows As Notebooks Surge
"In the U.S.
market, the focus continues to be on the transition from
desktops to notebooks, with notebook growth being the sole
bright spot while desktop shipments continued to decline." - Bob
O'Donnell, VP, Clients and Displays, IDC...more |
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Trends in Consumer Purchasing Highlight Day Two of CEA’s Industry Forum;
Future of HDTV
Panelists discussed the importance of manufacturers, retailers and
information websites, and the impact they have on perceptions of brands and
purchase decisions...more |
 Labor Department Hosts
Opportunity Conference for Minority Entrepreneurs, Community and
Faith-Based Organizations
Attendees learned about a range of subjects including How to gain access to capital for starting a business.,
Partnership opportunities for faith based and community organizations, How to become eligible for the Government Services
Administration-approved contractor list...more |
 President Signs 2007 Defense Authorization Act; Caps Payday Loan Rates To
Military Personnel At 36%
In preparation for the new law, Advance America, the country's largest cash
advance provider, began denying access to payday loans by military personnel
last month...more |
Do You Blu-ray?; CE
Execs Discuss Format War At San Fran Forum
"This is not the first format war seen and that we are lucky to be part of a
free market system where various ideas can all play in the market. The
market will decide who prevails." - Andy Parsons, senior vice president,
Product Development, Pioneer and Chairman, U.S. Promotion Committee, Blu-ray
Disc Association...more |
Samsung VP
Predicts TV Displays Will Embrace Full HD in Rapidly Expanding LCD Industry
"The main TVs in many homes in 2-3 years will be 50-inch-class and full HD (
two million pixels) is a must for them." - Souk Jun Hyung, Executive Vice
President, Samsung Electronics LCD...more |
Flat Panel Display Revenues to Exceed $84 Billion in 2006; TV Revenues To
Rise 60%
42.8M square meters of Flat Panel Displays will be shipped in 2006, enough
to cover 5,711 soccer fields...more |
Stanley Furniture Misses Guidance; Sees Wood Furniture Slowdown
"As previously noted, we believe wooden residential furniture sales are in
the midst of an industry wide slow down that is likely to persist for a
while." - Jeffrey R. Scheffer, CEO, Stanley Furniture Company...more |
 Former Cabinet
Minister Named President of Canadian Payday Loan Association
"The next several years represent a critical time for consumers and the
payday loan industry as each province will be introducing legislation to
regulate the industry. Stan Keyes has all of the qualifications and
experience necessary to work with provincial governments to ensure a balance
between strong consumer protection and a viable industry." - Syd Franchuk, Chairman of the Board, Canadian Payday Loan
Association...more |
No New Show;
Association Scraps Plans For 2007 Gaming Event
"Although CEA was prepared to launch a new event, the recent announcement by
ESA that it would open its event to both ESA and non-ESA members and would
include PC and wireless gaming, led us to conclude that a new spring West
Coast event would likely not serve the best needs of the industry." - Karen
Chupka, SVP Events, CEA...more |
 Bradenton
Florida Premier Rental Purchase Adds Custom Wheels
“It’s nice to have all things in one store for customers. The bonus is that
new wheels customers are converting to RTO customers as well.” - Ruben
Flores, Premier Franchisee...more |
 RTO
Pictures Shows New line At High Point This Week
RTO Pictures will be exhibiting its framed sports pictures with
Baseline Licensing Group from Norfolk Virginia in Booth 1120 in Showplace in
High Point October 16-24...more
|
 Don't
Settle For Zero; Third Party Collections
'In the best of all worlds, lost merchandise or a customer’s failure to pay
on time would not exist. Reality is another thing." - Dan Jobrack, National
Director of Business Development for FNCS...more |
Consumer To Spend $21 Billion On Electronics During Holidays; Electronics
Ranks In Top 4 Adult Wishlist, Just Behind Peace, Happiness and Money
Among the top 10 most wanted items; DVD players/recorders, digital cameras,
laptops and PCs, televisions, video game systems, cellular phones,
camcorders and HDTVV...more |
Ethics Training Becoming Standard Practice
70 percent of survey participants reported training more than 90 percent of
their workforce in their companies' code of conduct...more
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Sealy Net Sales
Grow 6.4%; International Sales Grow 24.3%
"We continue to successfully navigate through a year of domestic product
transition and challenging industry and competitive environment, while
driving strong sales and margin growth internationally." - David J.
McIlquham, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sealy....more
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La-Z-Boy
Warns; Retail Softness Continues
"The weaker-than-anticipated retail environment during the summer period
leads us to now expect year-over- year sales for the quarter to be
essentially flat compared to our original expectation of a mid-single-digit
increase." - Kurt Darrow, CEO, La-Z-Boy....more |
High Point
Secures Lower Room Rates For 2007 Market
"With rate reductions of 22 percent on average, and some as high as 41
percent, some restrictions and minimum stays will apply" - Brian D. Casey,
President, High Point Market Authority...more |
 Nintendo DS Leads
Video Game Industry Growth; Accounts for all but 1.6% of sector revenue
growth
U.S. industry overall shows revenue growth of 11 percent when compared with
the same period in 2005. Without Nintendo DS, the industry would report a
mere 1.6 percent growth over the past nine months...more |
Date Set For Rent Way Shareholder Vote On Rent A Center
Merger
If approved, shareholders will receive $10.65 in cash for each share of Rent-Way common stock.
In August, Rent Way's board of directors unanimously recommended approval of
the merger...more |
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CEO
Confidence Lowest Level in Nearly Five Years
"The lack of confidence expressed by CEOs is a result of the recent slowdown
in economic growth, combined with expectations that this lackluster pace of
growth will carry over into the beginning months of 2007." - Lynn Franco,
Director, The Conference Board Consumer Research Center...more
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Perks Evolve; 43% Of
Companies Give Laptops, 64% Cell Phones
With phone, e-mail and Internet access at their fingertips, employers expect
middle management and executive level employees to stay more in tune to the
organization...more |
Companies
Instituting Paid Time Off Versus Traditional Time Off Model Claim Reduced
Absenteeism
Of 800 companies surveyed, 56% use the PTO model. Of these, over half claim
reduced unscheduled absences...more |
 ColorTyme
Launches Updated Website; Captain ColorTyme is Back
ColorTyme's long awaited website renovation is complete. The
consumer site (www.colortyme.com)
was rebuilt from scratch with an eye towards speed, clean design
and ease of use...more |
China’s Consumer Electronics Manufacturing To Double by 2010
"The world’s top 10 electronics manufacturers have all invested in China and
consider China to be a key region in their global manufacturing facility
layout." - Anty Zheng, Analyst, In-Stat...more |
Consumers View Upgrading TV As First Step In Home Theater Ownership; Market
Opportunity for Home Theaters to Reach $8 Billion
'When it comes to home theaters, sound and video quality are almost equally
important to the majority of consumers. As a result, investments in displays
may just be the first round in a larger investment in the home entertainment
system." - Sean Wargo, Director of Industry Analysis, CEA...more |
 Survey; Expect Modest Growth For Holiday Shopping Season
"Consumer Electronics will make a contribution to this season's growth with
notebooks and flat-panel televisions doing well." - Marshal Cohen, Chief
Analyst, The NPD Group...more |
 ViewSonic Launches LCD Displays with iPod Docking Station
"...our integrated iPod dock allows consumers to easily make the most of
their desktop real estate." - Jeff Volpe,VP Marketing, ViewSonic Americas...more |
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 Sofa Mart Raises $195,000 For World Vision’s Mexico City Street
Children Program
"The donation will cover a large part of the funding necessary to continue
our program in Mexico City. On behalf of the children who will greatly
benefit from this donation, and the customers that supported this campaign,
I'd like to extend my gratitude to Sofa Mart and Furniture Row Outlet." -
Rowin Floth, Advancement Area Director, World Vision...more |
 RCA LYRA
Ships In US; Personal Multimedia Recorder Meets Consumer Demand for Portable
Video Content
"The LYRA X3030 also adds great value to the booming portable video player
market through its ability to record directly from any video source." - Dan
Collishaw, CEO, Thomson’s Americas Audio/Video and Accessory...more |
LG.Philips LCD Reports Sales Up, Profits Down; Falling LCD Prices To Blame
"During the third quarter, our business did not perform at the level we
expected, primarily due to higher than anticipated price declines mainly for
LCD TVs. Our ability to effectively reduce costs and improve efficiencies
will be crucial in restoring profitability as we prepare for what we believe
will be a difficult first half of 2007." - Bon Joon Koo, CEO, LG.Philips LCD...more |
Custom
Wheel Rim Theft; Company Launches Wireless Security for Custom Wheels
...wheels have been getting dressed up, transforming these ordinary auto
parts into urban fashion statements, starting with the hip-hop crowd and
spreading to suburbanites who drive SUVs...more |
Rentcash
Joins Chorus Welcoming Payday Loan Legislation
"The federal government has recognized the importance of this issue with the
introduction of legislation that will further protect consumers who use
payday loan services across Canada." - Gordon J. Reykdal,
Chairman and
CEO, Rentcash...more |
Prediction;
U.S. Economy Will Grow Slowly and Not Sink Into a Recession
Indicators point to slow growth ahead in the U.S., but not a recession. This
according to an analysis released today...more
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95% of HR
Execs Say Concerned About Applicants Exaggerating Job Skills, Education
"HR managers need to ensure that they are adopting the smartest processes to
effectively identify the best candidates early." - Kevin Kerrigan, Manager
Director, SHL Americas...more |
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RTO Online Releases Traffic Numbers For
September,
2006
RTO Online, Inc. (www.rtoonline.com),
the leading source of news and information for the rent to own
industry, today reported website traffic numbers for the month
ending September 30, 2006...more
|
 Baseline
Licensing at New High Point Showroom; Company To Introduce New Upper End
Upholstery
"Not only will we be showing our promotional
line of adult and kids upholstery, but will also be showing our
new line of higher quality bench made sofas and recliners." - Brown Councill, RTO Sales, Baseline Licensing Group...more |
 Top 10 Reasons To Vote Republican In the Upcoming Election
10. If Democrats re-take the House, Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) would
become Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee...more |
Complete Text Of Schumer's Rent to Own Protection Act
S 4307, the Rent to Own Reform Act of 2006 was introduced in the Senate by
Charles "Chuck" Schumer. The title of the bill was later changed to The Rent
to Own Protection Act. 'Protection' plays better on the evening news.
Following is the complete text of the proposed legislation as introduced...more
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Consumer Confidence Down Following September Exuberance
"The sharp drop in gas prices in September created a surge in consumer
estimations of current personal finances and evaluations of the local
economy. Now that lower gas prices have had time to sink in, the excitement
has abated somewhat, and consumer attitudes have returned to average yearly
levels." - T.J. Marta, Strategist, RBC Capital Markets...more |
easyhome To Webcast Q3 Conference Call
easyhome,
Canada's largest rent to own company, will webcast it's
management conference call with shareholders, analysts and
portfolio managers to discuss results for the third quarter
ended September 30, 2006...more |
Canada's Largest Payday Lender Applauds Regulation
"The federal government has demonstrated important leadership in protecting
consumers who use the payday loan product." - Syd
Franchuk, President, National Money Mart Company...more |
Canadian Payday Loan Association
Welcomes Federal Legislation Allowing Provinces
to Regulate Industry
The CPLA will now work closely with individual provinces as they prepare
legislation. British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New
Brunswick and Nova Scotia have all committed to introducing regulations...more
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U.S. Labor Department Launches Web site to Help Employers Comply with Health
Benefit Laws
"This Web site will help employers ensure they are in compliance with the
laws governing private-sector group health plans that cover an estimated 134
million Americans and their families." -
Ann L. Combs, Assistant Secretary of Labor, Employee Benefits
Security Administration...more |
Whirlpool Canada
Launches Maytag Re-Branding
"Frankly, we are thrilled with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to
revitalize a brand we have all secretly admired and loved for years, even
while we competed with it." - John Alexander, VP and GM, Brand Marketing and
Merchandising, Whirlpool Corporation...more |
 Shelli
Shealy Opens First ColorTyme; Experience, financing make new ColorTyme
franchisee an RTO pioneer
A summer job not only turned into a successful career path for a Middleburg,
Florida businesswoman, but also made her a pioneer in a male-dominated
industry...more |
 Opening Closed
Doors; Door Hangers Remain One of The RTO Industry's Most Effective
Marketing Tools
"Just like any other “first impression” your door hanger has just a few
seconds to get the information to your prospect in a logical, “call to
action” manner." - Chet Pensak, Inform print & Promotions...more |
Panel
Predicts Increased Demand for Portable Entertainment Devices
"It is evident that there is a growing demand for portable entertainment
devices." - Claudia Haase, Senior Manager, Research, CNET...more |
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Editorial
Senator Chuck Schumer; The Most Trusted Man In
Congress
As is this publication's custom, we took a hard line with Mr. Schumer,
undertaking a comprehensive "study" of the Senator's record. As a result of
our research, I must sincerely apologize to the senior Senator from New York
for unfairly attacking him...more |
Industry Legend
Gordon Crenshaw Passes Away At 65
"A man of few words, but his words always counted. He had a way of instantly
cutting through the clutter." - Cary McPherson, long time friend of Gordon
Crenshaw...more |
Bauhaus
Upholstery President Named
James "Al" Wiygul has been named president of upholstery manufacturer
Bauhaus USA...more |
Mitchell
Resigns From La-Z-Boy Board
"Don's sound advice, and was particularly helpful as we transitioned our
casegoods business to be primarily an importer, distributor and marketer
over the last few years." - James W. Johnston, Chairman of the Board,
La-Z-Boy...more |
Whirlpool To Shift More Production To Mexico; Expand Ohio Facilities
"These initiatives strengthen Whirlpool's industry leading position while
also improving productivity and efficiency across our North American
manufacturing platform." - David L. Swift, President, Whirlpool North
America...more |
 Welton USA Announces Sony Promotional Pricing
Welton USA, authorized supplier of Sony Electronics to the Rent
to Own market, today announced special promotional pricing on Sony 42" and
50" Grand Wega LCD projection televisions...more |
HP
Will Not Join Sony Battery Recall Parade; Sony, HP Issue Joint Statement
"While no battery is immune to failure or overheating, battery solutions
provided by HP are unique and are designed with a number of HP engineered
safety features that are in addition to what is typical in the industry." -
Ted Clark, SVP and GM, Notebook Business Unit, HP...more |
Rent-A-Center To Refinance Debt; $1.32 Billion
Proceeds of the new senior debt will be used to finance the $567 million
acquisition of Rent-Way...more |
Nationwide
Ad Campaign Aimed At Correcting Payday Loan Misperceptions
"There is a tremendous misunderstanding about the individuals who use payday
loans. The majority are hard-working Americans with middle-class incomes,
and almost half of them own their own homes." - Trudy Boyles, Chief
Marketing Officer, Advance America...more |
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Rent-A-Center
To Webcast Q3 Conference Call October 31
Company execs will discuss the earnings release that will be
issued after the close of the market on Monday, October 30, 2006.
Audio of the call will be broadcast live...more
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RTO Online Releases Traffic Numbers For
September,
2006
RTO Online, Inc. (www.rtoonline.com),
the leading source of news and information for the rent to own
industry, today reported website traffic numbers for the month
ending September 30, 2006...more
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 Bestway Rent to
Own To Host "Bestway to Child Safety" Event In All Locations
"We’re having
tremendous response from school districts, local police and fire
departments, as well as additional sponsors / businesses in each
community we serve." - Beth Durrett, Chief Financial Officer, Bestway...more |
Congress Approves 36% Cap On Payday Loans To Military Personnel
The decision does not eliminate a soldiers need for short term cash, only
his ability to obtain it. The amendment was hailed by consumer groups who,
as usual, offer no alternative for Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines in
need of short term loans to cover unexpected expenses or avoid predatory
overdraft interest rates as high as 1,000% from traditional banks...more |
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San Francisco
Sells "Unbanked Initiative"
Recipients of the average $199 checks are told to "cash the checks for free"
a local banks. One of which is Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo donated $100,000 to
the city to be listed as a participating bank...more |
Help-Wanted
Ads Decline In August
"It's not just cooler consumer attitudes and spending (despite some relief
from high gas prices). Business is bracing for the prospect of less profit
growth — because volumes are down and rising costs could start to squeeze
margins. That makes business attitudes no more bullish than consumer
attitudes." - Ken Goldstein, Economist, Conference Board...more |
 Mega Group Convention
Wrap
Last week, at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, FL, MEGA Group
USA awarded a brand new Cadillac CTS to Billy Allen of Billy’s TV and
Stereo, Houma, LA just for selling Product Protection Plans...more |
40th Annual CES Expands Educational Conference Program; More Than 175
Conferences, Training Sessions Offered
"For its 40th anniversary, the International CES again is bringing together
leading experts in the global industry to offer a wide range of conference
sessions that cover all aspects of consumer technology." - Karen Chupka,
Senior VP Events, Consumer Electronics Association...more
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Dell To Launch
Free Recycling for U.S. Customers; Includes Home Pick-up
'We want to make recycling easy and free for consumers, and are committed to
recycling what we make and sell." - Eric Gates, Worldwide Manager, Asset
Recovery, Dell...more |
 Home Now Rent To Own Opens Final Pilot Store; Parent Company W.S. Badcock To
Decide On Roll-out In 18 Months
"We will continue to operate these pilot stores...and then offer the concept
at additional stores throughout the Southeast." Don Marks, CEO, W.S. Badcock...more |
VIDEO +
Podcast Interviews From The Oklahoma
Rental Dealers Association
Randy Braucher, President, Oklahoma Rental Dealers Association, Steve Kelly, Kelley and Associates, ORDA Lobbyist, James MacAlpine, Executive Director, RentDirect, Ronnie Springer, Owner, Rent Plus,
Bill Keese, Executive Director, APRO...more |
 Former Broyhill CEO Harvey N. Dondero Named CEO Of Las Vegas Furniture
Market
"I saw this opportunity as a way for me to make the greatest impact on the
industry and be a facilitator of change." - Harvey N. Dondero, CEO, World
Market Center...more |
Advance
America - "We Will Vigorously Defend Against Lawsuit"
"Across the country, millions of hard-working Americans can and do benefit
from loans when faced with an unexpected bill or other immediate financial
need." - Kenneth E. Compton, CEO, Advance America...more
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Pennsylvania Sues Advance America
The Pennsylvania Department of Banking filed a complaint in Commonwealth
Court against Advance America, the nation's largest payday lender...more |
 Oklahoma
Rental Dealers Gather In Tulsa (photo gallery)
The first statewide meeting of the Oklahoma Rental Dealers Association in
nearly a decade kicked off Tuesday evening with a welcome reception at the
Cherokee Casino Resort in Tulsa, Oklahoma...more |
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Bassett Reports
6% Drop In Sales
"This was a tough quarter for the Company." - Robert H. Spilman, president,
Bassett...more |
Consumers
Remain Cautious Going Into Critical Fourth Quarter
"Even though consumers' concerns have eased, there is little to suggest a
significant change in economic activity as we enter the final quarter of
2006." - Lynn Franco, Director, The Conference Board...more |
Consumer Electronics Will Become the New Growth Market for Wi-Fi
"From the enormous interest in online gaming to the rapid emergence of new
Internet distribution channels for top-tier movie and TV content, the need
for connectivity in mainstream consumer electronics is growing rapidly." -
Michael Wolf, Research Director, ABI Research...more |
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Using Third Party
Collection Services
"Our RTO partners offer a necessary service with a unique knowledge, skill
and industry understanding. Our expertise is recovery for them." - Dan
Jobrack, National Director of Business Development for FNCS...more |
Rent One
Donates $10,000 To Ronald McDonald House of St. Louis
"The Ronald McDonald apartments and services in St. Louis directly affect
many of our Rent One customers and even employees." - Larry Carrico,
President, Rent One...more
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Payday Loan Association To Canadian Government; "Regulate Us Now"
"We are doing everything we can to protect consumers when they get a payday
loan but it isn't enough because fully one-third of the industry doesn't
play by the rules." - Michael Thompson, President, CPLA...more |
Oklahoma Rental Dealers Meets This Week In Tulsa
"Some would argue that we don't need a lobbyist because there are no issues.
I say we don't have issues because we have a lobbyist." - Randy Braucher,
President, Oklahoma Rental Dealers Association...more |
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Rent A Center Adds Former Radio Shack CEO Leonard Roberts To Board
Roberts was appointed to replace Richard K. Armey, former House Majority
Leader, who resigned from the Board of Directors on September 21, 2006. Mr.
Roberts will serve the remainder of Mr. Armey’s term...more |
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Leave No Consumer Behind; Consumer Electronics Industry Lobbies For Taxpayer
Funded Digital Set-Top-Boxes To Ease Digital TV Transition
"It’s more important than ever that government and industry collaborate to
make the transition process as smooth as possible for all consumers,
especially those that will be relying on their analog television beyond the
transition date." - Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, CEA...more |
