The suffering economy continues to generate positive press for the industry. For the first time in APRO’s history, there are more positive stories than negative.
APRO commissions America’s Research Group for its fourth customer satisfaction study. Rent-to-own dealers receive an “A” for customer service. The rent-to-own industry, now settling down from consolidation, rebounds from its
Robin Walker wins APRO’s Educational Scholarship award. Walker is the second recipient but the permanent fund raising goal of $100,000 has not been met to officially launch the scholarship’s permanent
Policy Matters Ohio release their report “Paying More, Renting Debt: Why Rent-to-Own is a bad deal for Ohio consumers.” The report generates some media activity and calls for the Ohio
APRO donates $50,000 worth of product and money to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Silent Auction. This is the 11th year of APRO’s donation campaign to the CBCF Scholarship Foundation.
The Consumer Rental-Purchase Agreement Act by Rep. William Lacy Clay is introduced in the House. The bill generates 126 house co-sponsors – the most House co-sponsors yet.