RentDirect membership has increased beyond any previous year. What we have consistently heard from members is the fact that incorporating our M2M conference within the PrimeTime! schedule makes this a must-attend event.
James MacAlpine, Executive Director, RentDirect Nationwide

More than 200 dealers representing over 80 rental companies will be participating throughout the four-day event, making it a profitable opportunity for vendors, as well. This month's issue of RTO Magazine, mailing this week, includes more than 30 interviews with the rent-to-own industry's leading vendors - see list at right - all will be showing at PrimeTime!

RTO Online Videos From February, 2007 RentDirect-Nationwide Buying show.

Tony Battaglia of Blue Ribbon Rentals talks about his company’s growth and future plans

Mike Bertolani of SED International shows how CPU’s are getting smaller and monitors are disappearing altogether

Leo Grossman, District Manager for Electrolux describes the newest features of Frigidaire laundry and refrigeration products

Chet Pensak of InForm Print & Promotions exhibits cutting-edge signage options and promotional specialties

Brown Councill of Baseline Licensing Group hits a home run with his line of Sports Home Lifestyle furnishings

Dennis Willich, Nationwide Southwest Director discusses his marketing group’s growth and his thoughts on making The Power of One a reality for independent rental dealers.

Brad Rogers, Southeast Regional Vice President for Serta explains how their vast product assortment lends itself to the rental market.

Mark Phanco, Vice President of Sales for Bush Industries talks about his company’s commitment to safety

Elizabeth Strachan from Botanica by LABS, Inc. discusses various uses for silk greenery in rental stores

Dan Helton from HD Canvas Art shows off his amazing photo canvas artwork

Wayne Strachan from Dimplex North America demonstrates the amazing realism of his electric fireplaces

Gary Jones from Ashley Furniture explains why Ashley is the nation’s top selling furniture brand.

Paul Belt, General Manager of the National Dealer Service Center for Capital Solutions reviews his company’s new extended inventory financing program

Todd Gay, Sales Manager for Poulan Pro demonstrates the unique features of Poulan lawn tractors

Ray Oribello, North American Sales Director for Twinhead explains the benefits of renting Durabook notebook computers

Frank DeMartin, Vice President of Marketing for Mitsubishi clarifies the distinction between large-screen Mitsubishi television sets and the competition

Jack Sweat and Alexis Miller from Advertising Made Easy reveal just how simple it is to create a coordinated marketing campaign using their online ordering system

Albert Turick, Creative Director for the Nationwide Design Center unveils the latest designs and finishes in showroom displays for computers, appliances and flat panel televisions

RentDirect Nationwide has announced registration for the upcoming Member 2 Member (M2M) conference and PrimeTime! buying show has surpassed expectations, with the largest number of rental dealers since the buying group’s inception projected to attend the combined event at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas August 19 – 22, 2007.

According to RentDirect Executive Director James MacAlpine, there are several factors contributing to the successful pre-show registration results.

“Obviously Las Vegas is a popular destination, but RentDirect membership has increased beyond any previous year and that, too, has a powerful impact. What we have consistently heard from members is the fact that incorporating our M2M conference within the PrimeTime! schedule makes this a must-attend event. These very busy and time-constrained dealers have a chance to make one trip and hear rental-specific content and also learn what is happening on the retail front.”

More than 200 dealers representing over 80 rental companies will be participating throughout the four-day event, making it a profitable opportunity for vendors, as well.

“Our excitement over the large enrollment is surpassed only by the vendors’ excitement. These vendors are prepared for a prime chance to expose their product lines to our vast membership. During M2M, our ‘Open to Vendors’ policy gives them more time to build rapport with existing members and also newer, lesser-known dealers. Plus, a breakout session featuring ‘The Next Hot Product’ will give members information on the latest products breaking through at the retail level. This gives our membership the opportunity to be first to market with the latest rental merchandise,” said MacAlpine.

MacAlpine says other breakout sessions targeting rental dealers will include a brand-new ‘Real Estate Strategies and Pitfalls to Avoid’ class.

“This could be some of the most valuable content we can provide for a typical rental dealer. When you consider rent is usually the largest financial obligation most dealers incur, the tips that could help them shave a few points off a three-year or five-year lease are worth thousands of dollars. There will be plenty of breakout sessions just like this one that will be, per our members’ requests, short and concise but packed with valuable information.”

Perhaps the most obvious value for RentDirect members will come on the 200,000 square-foot PrimeTime! buying show floor in the form of Cash Back Now rebates.

“Many new members and first-time attendees ask me about Cash Back Now. Due to the vast buying power of our membership, Cash Back Now is our members’ opportunity to receive cash incentives for orders placed on merchandise during the buying show. But remember, this is merchandise that is already marked down for our members and the rebates are payable in the form of a single check that is collected once a dealer’s orders are turned in. We are proud to say that we helped our members walk away from the last buying show in Orlando with checks totaling more than $6 million.”

RTO Online will provide wall-to-wall coverage of Member2Member and PrimeTime! MacAlpine said, "We’re looking forward to Rtoonline’s coverage of our M2M summit and PrimeTime buying show because they reach such a large audience. Our office receives numerous membership inquiries after PrimeTime; all mention the coverage of the show by Rtoonline as the reason for their call."

Rtoonline will provide daily updates including video pod-cast interviews with Nationwide staff, vendors, and member attendees.