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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Carrying Value of Goodwill by Operating Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 622,948 | $ 526,723
Acquisitions | 110,469 | 97,460
Disposals, Currency Translation and Other Adjustments | (260) | (1,271)
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments | 13 | 36
Ending Balance | 733,170 | 622,948
Progressive Leasing |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | 288,801 | 288,801
Acquisitions | 0 | 0
Disposals, Currency Translation and Other Adjustments | 0 | 0
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments | 0 | 0
Ending Balance | 288,801 | 288,801
Aaron's Business |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | 334,147 | 237,922
Acquisitions | 110,469 | 97,460
Disposals, Currency Translation and Other Adjustments | (260) | (1,271)
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments | 13 | 36
Ending Balance | $ 444,369 | $ 334,147

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