ATLANTA, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron Rents, Inc. (NYSE: RNT), one of the
nation's leading furniture rental and rental purchase companies, today
announced the acquisition of seven franchised Aaron's Rental Purchase stores
from ACI Investments, Inc. Three of the stores are located in Virginia, three
are in Maryland and the seventh is in New Jersey. The stores currently
generate approximately $7.2 million in annual revenues.
"These are qual Atlanta, currently has a total of 429 stores
in 32 states for the rental and sales of residential and office furniture and
accessories, consumer electronics and household appliances. The Company
manufactures furniture and bedding at nine facilities in Georgia and Florida.
CONTACT: Gilbert L. Danielson, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, Aaron Rents, Inc. 404-231-0011/