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Fellows in Focus: Phil Hamer

The APRO Legislative Fellows program debuted at last year’s Legislative Conference, where 11 event newcomers – sponsored by state rental dealer associations and Ashley Furniture Industries – were mentored by

January 14, 2025

O’Rourke Keeps Toys For Tots Support Growing

APRO Associate Member O’Rourke Sales Company recently participated in its fourth annual Toys for Tots contribution event, doubling the company’s donation between 2023 and 2024. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve

January 14, 2025

Taking Care of One of Our Own

Dan Kniesly – owner of APRO member Easy Rental in Atlanta, Georgia, and president of Georgia Rental Dealers Association – and a store manager were caught up in an armed

January 14, 2025

In Memoriam: Terry Beville

A Lifetime of Service: Terry Beville(April 29,1945 – December 30, 2024) Lawrence Terry Beville, Jr. walked into eternal life to meet his Lord and Savior on December 30th, 2024. Born in Louisville,

January 7, 2025

Fellows in Focus: Nicole Terherst

January 7, 2025

The Journey of A Thousand Miles Begins With One Step

By Charles Smitherman When the idea of setting yearly exercise goals was first presented to me, I hesitated. For the past twenty years, my goals have been ambitious: marathons, Ironman

January 7, 2025

Fellows in Focus: Justin Burns

The APRO Legislative Fellows program debuted at this year’s Legislative Conference, where 11 event newcomers – sponsored by state rental dealer associations and Ashley Furniture Industries – were mentored by

December 31, 2024

RNR Opens 200th Franchise Location

RNR Tire Express opened up its 200th location last month in Schenectady, New York, marking a key milestone in the franchise retailer’s dynamic expansion. “As we celebrate this landmark opening,

December 19, 2024

APRO Members Help Colleagues with Hurricane Recovery

When Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the southeastern United States with a one-two punch this past fall, many rent-to-own locations and employees were damaged or devastated by the storms. This

December 17, 2024

RTO Companies Give Thanks Via Giveaways

‘Tis the season for giving – and it all begins with Thanksgiving, when many rent-to-own dealers give back to the communities they call home. Here are just a few examples of

December 17, 2024

Industry News

Fellows in Focus: Phil Hamer

O’Rourke Keeps Toys For Tots Support Growing

Taking Care of One of Our Own

In Memoriam: Terry Beville

Fellows in Focus: Nicole Terherst

The Journey of A Thousand Miles Begins With One Step

Fellows in Focus: Justin Burns

RNR Opens 200th Franchise Location

APRO Members Help Colleagues with Hurricane Recovery

RTO Companies Give Thanks Via Giveaways

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