At a time when computer, appliance and furniture stores are struggling, one sector has been posting steady growth -- the rent-to-own industry. "Business is good," said Michael Tissot, president of ...

July 11, 2009— -- The rent-to-own industry has a history few retailers would envy but recent sales most would covet. Aaron's, the second-largest retailer in the $6.3 billion industry, plans ...

Bebe Stores announced on Thursday that it is purchasing another eight Buddy's Home Furnishings rent-to-own franchises from Franchise Group, according to a company press release. The company also ...

While not growing at the rate Aaron's is, the largest rent-to-own chain, Rent-A-Center, is also thriving. Same-store sales were up 2.3% last year, thanks in part to a higher-income client base ...

At rent-to-own store Buddy's Rents, you will need to make $1,793 worth of weekly payments before you can own an LG 42-inch plasma TV. That compares to a retail price of $446 on Amazon.com.

One rent-to-own store chain is currently selling a 65-inch Class Smart 4K UHD Samsung TV, and you can get it by paying $79.99 a month for 24 months. After two years, you’ll have paid $1,919.76.

Weekly rent-to-own furniture and appliance payments that can triple the price of a purchase. Here's how to break the habit.

For people who aren't familiar with the process, rent to own stores can provide home appliances like TV sets, furniture and other amenities to a customer on a rental contract at rates that often ...

Rent-to-own furniture is not a new concept. Rent-A-Center, one of the most famous rent-to-own companies, has been around since 1973, though its ideal consumer is different than that of Fernish or ...

The promises made by rent-to-own stores sound alluring. They’ll say you can have this new TV, computer, washer, dryer, even furniture…for only $9.

She had bought furniture at a store that sells rent-to-own furniture. She had faithfully made monthly payments but said she hadn’t made a dent on the purchase price. So, I asked her to send me ...

At a time when computer, appliance and furniture stores are struggling, one sector has been posting steady growth -- the rent-to-own industry. "Business is good," said Michael Tissot, president of ...