v3.8.0.1

Basis and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Store Count by Ownership Type (Details) - Operating Segments | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2018 transaction Store store | Mar. 31, 2017 Store store
Progressive Leasing |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of retail stores | store | 20,434 | 18,627
Number of virtual lease-to-own transactions completed | transaction | 1 |
Company-operated Aaron's Branded Stores |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of retail stores | 1,182 | 1,155
Franchised Stores |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of retail stores | 537 | 688
Systemwide Stores |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of retail stores | 1,719 | 1,843

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