August 11,
2015 by in Executive Changes, Industry 
Rent-to-own specialist Aaron's (NYSE: AAN) has named its chief technology office and cofounder of Progressive Leasing to the board of directors.
August 11,
2015 by in Industry, Retail Technology
Acceptance Now, a division of Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII), operates rent-to-own kiosks within third-party retail outlets and has announced second quarter same-store sales gains of 31.6 percent over the same period last year.
August 10,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
After slogging through the recession, the home furnishings industry is officially back.
August 10,
2015 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry
Versatile Credit has partnered with the North American Home Furnishings Association to offer members preferred pricing and contract terms for Versatile’s kiosk credit system.
August 10,
2015 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry
Merchandising group BrandSource has teamed with Heartland Financial Services to offer services to the group’s retailers.
August 10,
2015 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Bedding accessories supplier HomTex has named Benjamin Nelson director of sales and development, a new position for the company.
August 10,
2015 by in Industry, Store Openings
Nesquehoning, Pa.-based ELK Group International, a designer and manufacturer of indoor/outdoor residential and commercial lighting fixtures, decorative accessories and furniture, has opened a midtown Manhattan showroom at 12 W. 32nd St. in New York.