Named to Training Magazine’s Top-125 List
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 22, 2013--
Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII) was named to Training magazine’s
annual list of 125 organizations recognized for preeminent training and
development processes.
The recognition validates initiatives recently launched across
Rent-A-Center’s 21,000-plus workforce.
Chief among these initiatives was the identification of high-performing
stores, dubbed “Centers of Excellence,” to serve as central
employee-training hubs within a specific geographical district.
Dynamic and culturally sensitive training in Mexico as well as timely
operational presentations dubbed “Coach’s Clinics” were also central to
Rent-A-Center’s success.
“We have been revolutionizing how our new hires learn the skills needed
to deliver an exceptional customer experience,” said Trey Chapman, Vice
President of Training and Development. “The recognition is gratifying
and strengthens our resolve around our new training processes.”
Rent-A-Center’s ranking will be revealed during an awards gala slated
for February 3, 2014 in San Diego, CA.
Rent-A-Center, Inc., headquartered in Plano, Texas, is the largest
rent-to-own operator in North America, focused on improving the quality
of life for its customers by providing them the opportunity to obtain
ownership of high-quality, durable goods such as consumer electronics,
appliances, computers, furniture and accessories, under flexible rental
purchase agreements with no long-term obligation. The Company owns and
operates approximately 3,140 stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico
and Puerto Rico, and approximately 1,255 RAC Acceptance kiosk locations
in the United States and Puerto Rico. Rent-A-Center Franchising
International, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, is a
national franchiser of approximately 215 rent-to-own stores. For
additional information about the Company, please visit www.rentacenter.com.
Source: Rent-A-Center, Inc.
Rent-A-Center, Inc.
Xavier Dominicis, 972-801-1815
media@rentacenter.com