This is a great opportunity to show the 120,000 Cary residents what Rent-A-Center has to offer in the way of home furnishings.
John Nelson, Manager, Cary, NC Rent-A-Center

Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ:RCII) Manager John Nelson says he is pleased to offer Cary, NC and the surrounding communities a new option when it comes to acquiring ownership of high-quality furniture, appliances, electronics and computers. "We are the first rent-to-own store in Cary," said Nelson. "This is a great opportunity to show the 120,000 Cary residents what Rent-A-Center has to offer in the way of home furnishings. We're going to help people find what they need and a payment option that works for them."

Nelson, who transferred from a store in Knightdale, N.C., is joined by four co-workers to serve customers.

To show its appreciation for being welcomed to the Cary community, Rent-A-Center is contributing to two local nonprofits that provide assistance to families. The Helping Hand Mission and the Carying Place will both receive $1,000 grants at the store's official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Cary Chamber of Commerce today Thursday, October 22 at 10 a.m.

The Cary store is the 129th Rent-A-Center in North Carolina. Rent-A-Center operates more than 3,000 stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada and employs approximately 18,900 co-workers.