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02-10-10
Insta-Rent Insider Trading Settlement Announced
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC)
has concluded a settlement with Dwight Lester and Kimberley
McAra-Lester in connection with allegations that they engaged in
illegal insider trading of Insta-Rent Inc. securities in 2008...more
02-10-10
DSI Systems Introduces Panasonic Professional Displays
"We selected
the DSI Systems team to partner with because of their deep
understanding of the digital television and the satellite
equipment marketplaces." - Andrew Nelkin, President of Panasonic Corporation of North
America...more
 02-05-10
Spencer Bachus Supports Rent-to-Own Legislation
Bachus is serving his ninth term in the U.S. House of
Representatives. While not a surprise, Bachus' support of the
bill is critical. He is the Ranking Member on the House Financial
Services Committee - the committee of jurisdiction for the Act -
and serves as Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Financial
Institutions and Consumer Credit...more
02-05-10
ColorTyme Manager Goes the Distance for Charity
"I'm running
for Children's Hospital Boston because I believe so strongly in
all the great things it does for kids." - Albert Coelho, GM, Providence RI ColorTyme...more
02-01-10
Rent-A-Center Raises 2010 Guidance
"Due to the strong trends, we are pleased to announce increased earnings
expectations of between $2.35 and $2.55 per diluted share for 2010" - Mark Speese, CEO, Rent-A-Center...more
02-01-10
Check N Go Releases Credit Card Cash Advance Versus Payday Loan Video
"Many people are not aware that a credit
card cash advance often has different terms than the typical
credit card transaction." - Michael Cammon, Vice President of e-Business, Check 'n Go...more
01-29-10
Former Thorn Exec to Lead Rent-A-Center Human Resources
Rent-A-Center announced the appointment of Robert Brockman to
senior vice president of human resources. Reporting to Mitch Fadel...more
01-29-10
ColorTyme Franchise Owner
Walks the Talk
ColorTyme's Steve Dwyer
never met John Frazier, but the teen's tragic death prompted the
local rent-to-own franchise owner to get involved. Taking to
heart the company's motto, "People Helping People", Dwyer is
collecting donations at ColorTyme in Frazier's name and will
match every dollar that the store raises through Feb. 6...more
 01-28-10
Convention Coverage
Clussman, Rubio, Soto Named Premier Dealers of the Year
Brian Clussman, Trinidad (Trini) Rubio and Roy Soto are equal
partners in four Premier Rental Purchase stores in San Antonio,
Texas. The partners were named The Premier Companies' 2009
Dealers of the Year at an awards banquet Wednesday...more
 01-27-10
Convention Coverage
Premier Treats Franchisees to Unique Dining Experience
A reception was held inside the Marriot's kitchens while 150
attendees watched more than a two dozen of the property's world
renowned chefs prepare and serve exotic dishes from Japan,
Italy, Germany and the Caribbean...more
 01-26-10
Convention Coverage
Whirlpool Named Premier Vendor of the Year
Whirlpool was named The Premier
Companies 2009 Product Vendor of the Year. The award was
announced Monday at the 2010 Premier convention welcome
reception in Orlando...more
 01-25-10
Convention Coverage
The Premier Companies Kicks off 2010 Convention in Orlando
"Despite a
challenging economy, The Premier Companies gained franchisees
and increased its store-count in 2009." - Trooper Earle, CEO, The Premier Companies...more
01-21-10
Hughes Group Takes Second ColorTyme Eagle Award in Five Years
ColorTyme presented its highest annual honor, the Eagle Award, to Gary Hughes,
the majority partner in several franchise ventures (informally, the Hughes
Group), at the conclusion of its 2010 National Convention in Frisco, Texas. This
was Hughes' second Eagle since 2005...more
01-21-10
January is Doorhanger Month at RTOforms.com
January is Door Hanger Month with special pricing on Inform's complete line of
stock door hangers...more
01-20-10
5 New Video Interviews
Harry Pappas
Jr. Signs Five Store Deal With ColorTyme
Harry Pappas, Jr. is ColorTyme's newest franchisee, signing
just one week ago. RTO Online interviewed Pappas at this week's
ColorTyme National Convention in Dallas...more
 01-18-10
Update - photo galleries
Mark Shaw Takes Top ColorTyme Honors for Sixth Consecutive Year
Waipahu, Hawaii ColorTyme store manager Mark Shaw was presented the Double Diamond award, ColorTyme's highest award for store performance, at the
company's annual convention today in Dallas...more
 01-18-10
ColorTyme Kicks off 2010 Convention in Dallas
ColorTyme, the nation's oldest rent-to-own franchisor, will
kick off its 2010 convention today in Dallas, Texas. ColorTyme
officials expect nearly 300 attendees including approximately 50
franchisees...more
01-15-10
Rent-A-Center Donates Computers to Texas Counseling Center
With help from the Rent-A-Center Random Act of Caring
initiative, the FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center will be
able to better serve local families and individuals in crisis...more
01-14-10
RentDirect PrimeTime Registrations Up 50%
Despite the ever changing retail marketplace, PrimeTime! by
Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG), the largest buying show for
independent rental dealers, is expecting a solid attendance at
their upcoming event on February 28 - March 3 at the MGM Grand
in Las Vegas...more
01-14-10
ColorTyme Opens in Austin
A widely known and trusted brand for 30 years, ColorTyme has recently opened its
doors in Austin, Texas...more
01-14-10
PC Shipments Back To Double-Digit Growth in Fourth Quarter
Led by a holiday season featuring price cuts of unprecedented duration, the U.S.
PC market established a new record of nearly 20.7 million units shipped in the
fourth quarter of 2009 (4Q09), resulting in year-on-year growth of 24%...more
01-14-10
Furniture Brands Expects Q4 Sales 25% Below 2008
Fourth quarter 2009 sales for home furnishings giant Furniture
Brands International are expected to be more than 25% below 2008
levels...more
01-13-10
Rent-A-Center to release Q4 Results Feb 1
Rent-A-Center, the nation's largest
rent-to-own operator, will broadcast its quarterly earnings conference call on
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 10:45 AM ET over the Internet...more
01-07-10
Aaron's to Celebrate BCS National Championship Winning Team
Aaron's plans to produce a special National
Championship paint scheme that will be featured on their NASCAR
Sprint Cup Series racecar driven by David Reutimann based on the
outcome of the BCS National Championship football game between
the University of Alabama and the University of Texas...more
 01-07-10
Experts Predict Consumer Electronics Growth in 2010
The consumer electronics (CE) industry will generate more
than $165 billion in U.S. shipment revenues this year, a slight
increase from 2009, according to the semi-annual industry
forecast released today by the Consumer Electronics Association
(CEA)...more
 12-31-09
Premier Rental-Purchase Opens in Memphis
Premier Rental-Purchase dealers Chuck Botts and Bart Stamper have teamed up with
former Aaron's regional manager Fred Reed to open the newest Premier store in
Memphis...more
 12-29-09
Christine Saggese to Lead RimTyme, ColorTyme Public Relations
"Christine's
background in media relations and enthusiasm for public outreach
for will be beneficial to our company, franchise community and
customers alike." - Jim Deering, Director of Franchise Development, ColorTyme...more
 12-29-09
2009 Rent-to-Own Industry Year in Review
RTO Online Inc., the rent-to-own industry's leading source of news
and information, today released its list of the Top Rent to Own
Industry Stories of 2009...more
12-28-09
Twin-Star International Gives Back
On Tuesday December 22nd,
Twin-Star employees
loaded up their cars with a ClassicFlame electric fireplace and
gifts for the Del Valle family, who they sponsored this year
through the Adopt-A-Family program in Palm Beach County...more
12-24-09
A Rent to Own Christmas Story
'Twas
the night before Christmas, when all through the store, one
account was past due, just one BOR...more
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