Aaron’s Produces Positive Results In Second Quarter
Aaron’s reported a positive second quarter with a rise in overall revenues following its acquisition of SEI, the company’s largest franchisee.
Aaron’s reported a positive second quarter with a rise in overall revenues following its acquisition of SEI, the company’s largest franchisee.
Aaron’s, Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of its largest franchisee, SEI/Aaron’s, Inc., in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $140 million.
Mary Wenner has joined Dallas Market Center as evp/leasing, responsible for leasing strategy across all divisions.
Rent-A-Center has appointed Mark Speese to the CEO role and launched a new strategic plan developed to restore growth, improve profitability and maximize value by strengthening the core business in the United States while growing its AcceptanceNow business and leveraging technology investments.
Conn’s has formed a partnership with Progressive Leasing, a subsidiary of Aaron’s, Inc., to provide lease-to-own payment solutions to customers who do not qualify for Conn’s proprietary credit offering.
Robert Davis has resigned as Rent-A-Center CEO and director effective immediately. Chairman Mark Speese, the company’s founder and former chief executive, will serve as interim CEO of the company until a permanent successor is named.
International Market Centers has realigned responsibilities for its sales and marketing teams.
Aaron’s partnered with “The Wendy Williams Show” on a promotion that surprised a Granville, WV, family, winners of the Big Blue Bow Home Makeover showcase, including new furniture, appliances and electronics.
Dallas Market Center has appointed Derrick Ricketts as vp/leasing, home and design. He reports to Eva Walsh, evp/leasing.
After encountering problems with a new point of sales system, Rent-A-Center pre-released selected preliminary, unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30 that includes a substantial sales decrease.