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Store Manager of the Year Spotlight: Impact RTO’s Daniel Ruiz-Perez

Daniel Ruiz-Perez is a natural-born helper. It’s why he became a nurse in Puerto Rico, his first home. It’s why he rushed into New Orleans in 2005 following Hurricane Katrina.

May 17, 2021

APRO Virtual Legislative Conference Provides Important Info, Insights

APRO held its first Virtual Legislative Conference on April 28, 2021, following a year off due to the pandemic. As the rent-to-own industry’s protection becomes increasingly important under a new

May 10, 2021

Byrider Launches New Entry Point for Franchisees

APRO member Byrider Franchising LLC recently announced the launch of Byrider Direct, a new franchising model that will offer an easier entry point into its successful franchising system. Byrider Direct

May 10, 2021

Buddy’s Hires New Development Director to Grow Franchise Footprint

APRO member Buddy’s Home Furnishings has announced its hiring of Mitchell Lee as the company’s Director of Franchise Development, responsible for leading Buddy’s franchise development efforts and growing the company’s

May 3, 2021

2021: A Day in the Life in RTO | Carson Hicks

Name: Carson Hicks What’s your current role/title? I am a Multi-Store Operations Manager Years in RTO: 35 What did you do before RTO? Soon after graduating high school, I married my wife Carla.

April 27, 2021

In Remembrance: American Rental’s Barbara Walker

Barbara June David Walker, 68, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away peacefully April 10, 2021, following a three-year battle with cancer. Barbara was one of five siblings, including longtime APRO member,

April 20, 2021

Kamerschen Joins Global Law Firm

Robert W. Kamerschen joins global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, as a shareholder in Atlanta, Georgia. Kamerschen previously served Aaron’s Inc. as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and

April 20, 2021

Premier Companies Hold Hybrid Convention Focused on Training

The Premier Companies held its 2021 National Convention recently, with many attendees participating in person at the Premier Training and Development Center in Texas City, Texas, while others Zoomed in

April 13, 2021

The APRO Code of Ethics: Did You Know?

The APRO Code of Ethics was created alongside the association in 1980, written by the first APRO members to establish a set of guidelines consistent with what they felt should be

April 13, 2021

Plugged In 2021 Brings TRIB Tribe Together Online

APRO member TRIB Group held its annual convention and buy fair in late March, completely online for the first time. Plugged In 2021, a five-day event, offered TRIB members tons

April 6, 2021

Industry News

Store Manager of the Year Spotlight: Impact RTO’s Daniel Ruiz-Perez

APRO Virtual Legislative Conference Provides Important Info, Insights

Byrider Launches New Entry Point for Franchisees

Buddy’s Hires New Development Director to Grow Franchise Footprint

2021: A Day in the Life in RTO | Carson Hicks

In Remembrance: American Rental’s Barbara Walker

Kamerschen Joins Global Law Firm

Premier Companies Hold Hybrid Convention Focused on Training

The APRO Code of Ethics: Did You Know?

Plugged In 2021 Brings TRIB Tribe Together Online

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