Basis and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Store Count by Ownership Type (Details) - Operating Segments |
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Mar. 31, 2018
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| 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 |