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The Motley Fool February 24, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Aaron Rents Reaps Rewards Country's second-largest rent-to-own company posts another solid quarter of growth. Given the company's aggressive expansion plans, investors shouldn't expect to see much in the way of free cash flow anytime soon.
The Motley Fool April 28, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Is This the Renter to Own? Aaron Rents continues to post same-store sales growth that puts the competition to shame. Although Aaron Rents stock isn't nearly as cheap as Rent-A-Center's, savvy investors see it is the better buy.
The Motley Fool February 8, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Rent-A-Center Needs Change The rent-to-own furniture vendor must take real action to turn the business around and make this stock worth buying.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2007 Steven Mallas	Should You Own Aaron Rents? The Wall Street sell-off might have been overdone. The Street may have overlooked the good news at Aaron Rents, and focused, perhaps too intently, on a guidance cut.
The Motley Fool February 22, 2007 Rich Duprey	Aaron Rents Sprouting Growth Amid an aggressive new store opening plan, sales and profits continue to rise. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	More of the Same at Rent-A-Center Smaller rivals continue to surpass this leading rent-to-own company. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 31, 2007 Lawrence Rothman	Not Buying Rent-A-Center As spending slows down, so do the earnings at this company. Investors can take little consolation in the top and bottom lines coming in within management's guidance.
The Motley Fool February 16, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Aaron Rents Races Ahead Rent-to-own retailer is set to report its fourth-quarter 2006 financial results. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool October 26, 2006	Aaron Ups Its Rents: Fool by Numbers Aaron Rents released third-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights...
The Motley Fool April 30, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Aaron Rents May Be a Keeper Solid first-quarter numbers show that renters still love Aaron. But investors, rent-to-own is a specialized business that is not easy to evaluate.
The Motley Fool August 8, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Rent-A-Center Buys Growth Rent-A-Center has been challenged on the organic growth front for some time now, but apparently sees the opportunity to build value by taking out rival Rent-Way for $10.65 a share in cash. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 10, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Rent-A-Center's Hot Seat With the economy on the rise, is the rent-to-own furniture retailer about to cool?
BusinessWeek May 30, 2005 Gene G. Marcial	Rent-Way's Black Ink May Lure A Buyer Higher sales, earnings and margins position Rent-Way as a target of bigger rival Aaron Rents.
The Motley Fool February 22, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	Aaron Rents Overcome by Growth? Sales are growing at the rent-to-own retailer, but expenses are growing faster.
The Motley Fool April 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Why Own Rent-A-Center? Same-store sales continue to founder -- and margins are falling. Investors, beware.
The Motley Fool April 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Rent-A-Center Builds From a Riddled Base Progress may be halting and small, but at least it's progress. Investors, don't rule out the possibility of further improvements in Rent-A-Center's performance and stock price.
The Motley Fool July 20, 2011	Aaron's Earnings Preview Aaron's will unveil its latest earnings Monday.
The Motley Fool February 7, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Another Step Forward for Rent-A-Center There are signs of improvement but still some cause for wariness. Provided that management continues to make progress and doesn't relapse into the ridiculous excuses of yesterday, there could still be plenty of upside to these shares.
The Motley Fool April 26, 2007	Aaron Rents a Profit: Fool by Numbers The rental company released first-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights...
The Motley Fool October 21, 2005 Rich Smith	Rent, Own, or Flee? Rent-A-Center reports earnings on Monday. Investors might want to pay close attention.
The Motley Fool August 5, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Tumbling Into the Gap? While many have supposed in recent months that Gap is gearing up for a comeback, today investors got word that the retailer's same-store sales slipped by 5% in July
The Motley Fool February 16, 2007 Rich Duprey	Off-Center at Rent-A-Center The rent-to-own industry, like payday lenders and subprime mortgage lenders, has a somewhat unsavory public persona. Litigation costs turn a year-ago profit into a loss for Rent-A-Center. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 24, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Money's Not Growing on Dollar Tree The discount retail chain blames gas prices on a drop in same-store sales. Analysts still expect the company to grow earnings by 14.5% annually over the next five years. If they are right, the stock is very reasonably priced.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Challenges for Cost Plus Home furnishings retailer lowers expectations.
The Motley Fool January 5, 2006 W.D. Crotty	Wal-Mart Rolls On Same-store sales for December fall within expectations. The stock could still fall from its current levels; it's down more than $3 per share in recent months. But given its expected long-term earnings growth, the downside here is extremely limited.
The Motley Fool April 7, 2010 Rick Steier	When It's Better to Rent (-A-Center) A potential value proposition lurks within.
The Motley Fool January 11, 2006 W.D. Crotty	No Surprise at Cost Plus The specialty retailer's earnings will be within guidance, although at the low end of it. That guidance matches analyst projections.
The Motley Fool October 6, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Starbucks Keeps on Percolating Same-store sales come in 10% higher than last year, but don't build your models around them. Its trailing P/E of 44 is high, but historically normal for the company -- and not completely unreasonable given its forward guidance on earnings and sales.
The Motley Fool June 3, 2004 Alyce Lomax	May's Compulsive Shopping May was a good month for many specialty retailers, and it's apparent that clothing -- in particular women's apparel -- was flying off the racks.
The Motley Fool May 5, 2011 Gary Cassady	Retailers Blow Sales Estimates Out of the Water Companies point to several factors in pulling off a successful month.
The Motley Fool April 15, 2009 Rich Duprey	Aaron Rents Runs Over Shareholders The rent-to-own industry player Aaron Rents has perverted a decades-long sponsorship with NASCAR to pay for the racecar dreams of one of its executives' sons.
The Motley Fool February 16, 2005 Rich Smith	You'll Want to Own, Not Rent, This Prize Where's the best place to find a bargain in the stock market? Where nobody else is looking, of course. Check out Rent-a-Center.
The Motley Fool September 15, 2004 Phil Wohl	Best Buy's Digital Dominance The leading electronics and entertainment retailer continues to produce strong results.
The Motley Fool August 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Chico's: It's All in the Margins This retailer is still one of the best-run companies in the space, but the price of this stock is high.
The Motley Fool July 16, 2007 Markos Kaminis	Chico's June Follows Suit The clothier was no exception amid a weak women's apparel segment. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 2, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Are Aeropostale's Wings Clipped? Is the teen retail stock just a victim of circumstance? When you consider the company's recent strong earnings, it seems investors who sold the stock today were searching for an excuse, not a reason.
The Motley Fool September 9, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	A Small Step for Rent-A-Center Closing some underperforming stores may be a sign that management finally gets it. This investor isn't convinced.
The Motley Fool July 7, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Women's Retail Stocks Are Hot Ann Taylor and Chico's are leading percentage gainers in today's market.
The Motley Fool August 19, 2005 W.D. Crotty	That Disappointing Gap As it endures a sluggish August, the retailer lowers its earnings guidance for 2005. It is unlikely that Gap stock will make any move up until same-store sales start to rise.
The Motley Fool October 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Is Rent-A-Center Finally a Value? Management may still be suspect, but it's possible that potential value is beginning to show itself for investors.
The Motley Fool July 7, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Starbucks' June Swoon Investors seem to find Starbucks' June same-store sales too tepid. However, when it comes to the market's knee-jerk reactions, it's a good rule of thumb not to sweat the small stuff.
The Motley Fool July 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Rent-A-Center Finds the Fuel for Growth Apart from the gibbering about fuel, there are real signs of progress here. Investors would be wise to keep a sharp eye on this company.
BusinessWeek January 29, 2007 Aaron Pressman	Stock Tips For Generation YouTube A sassy new investment Web show, Wallstrip, is quickly luring viewers - and financial backing.
The Motley Fool August 6, 2004 W.D. Crotty	A Less-Than-Sharper Image The specialty retail company lowers its earnings guidance as sales growth slips.
The Motley Fool May 26, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Dollars Falling Off Dollar Tree Same-store sales and net income were down in the first quarter. This observer would avoid these shares until this company's long-term operating prospects showed signs of improvement.
The Motley Fool November 10, 2008 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	4 Stocks That Took a Hike These companies have recently raised their dividends: Emerson Electric... Perrigo... Aaron Rents... C.H. Robinson Worldwide...