Aaron's

The Aaron's Company, Inc. provides lease-to-own and purchase solutions. The company engages in direct-to-consumer sales and lease ownership of furniture, appliances, electronics, computers, and accessories through company-operated and franchised stores in the United States and Canada, as well as its e-commerce platform. It also manufactures and supplies bedding and upholstered furniture. As of October 19, 2022, the company operated approximately 1,300 company-operated and franchised stores. The company was formerly known as Aaron's SpinCo, Inc. The Aaron's Company, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Aaron Rents, Inc. was founded by R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr. in 1955.

In September 2008, Aaron's announced the sale of its Corporate Furnishings division to CORT Business Services, part of Berkshire Hathaway. Aaron's Corporate Furnishings division, which operated 47 stores, recorded revenues of approximately $99 million in 2007. 

As of December 31, 2016, Aaron's had 1,864 stores located in 28 states and the District of Columbia and Canada. In addition, they had 699 independently-owned franchised stores in 46 states and Canada.

On July 29, 2020, Aaron’s Holdings Company, Inc. announced plans to split into two companies: PROG Holdings, Inc. and The Aaron’s Company, Inc. PROG Holdings, with the ticker symbol "PRG" , remained in the S&P Midcap 400 stock index but its Global Industry Classification Standard was changed to "Consumer Finance". The Aaron's Company continueed to trade under the ticker symbol "AAN" but was moved into the S&P Smallcap 600.

We strive to make a difference in the communities we serve and in the lives of our customers by offering the best possible experience to help them achieve their ownership goals. At Aaron's, first names are just as important as brand names.

Aaron's company's vision is to become the leading global fashion brand. We will strive towards creating a strong and sustainable culture and community, while also advocating for quality, sustainability, and diversity in the fashion industry.