Rent-A-Center is a furniture and electronics retailer that operates under the rent-to-own model. The company enables its customers to acquire new and used appliances, furniture, electronics and computers by only paying a recurring rental fee and with no down payment. Rent-A-Center enables customers to return or upgrade items at any time. The company was launched in the United States in 1973 and has expanded to operate 2,972 stores in North America.
Alternatives to Rent-A-Center
Fingerhut
Company: Bluestem Brands, Inc. | Founder: William Fingerhut, Manny Fingerhut | CEO: Steve Nave | Since: 1948
Fingerhut originally launched in 1948 as an automobile seat-cover retailer. It later repositioned itself as a mail order catalog company selling a diverse selection of products. Nowadays, Fingerhut operates a database marketing company, distributing products and services online, as well…
Flexshopper
Company: FlexShopper, LLC. | Founder: Brad Bernstein | CEO: Brad Bernstein | Since: 2003
FlexShopper is a lease-to-own platform that provides its users with flexible payment options for them to acquire furniture, appliances electronics or other high-ticket goods. FlexShopper users can shop its catalog by paying low weekly installments, once the user’s balance is…
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