easyhome Ltd. · Edmonton, AB Canada ·(Toronto: EH)

easyhome, easy to own? This company would tell you so. Formerly called RTO Enterprises, easyhome operates about 230 rent-to-own stores throughout all 10 Canadian provinces and in New York State, Kansas, and Central Texas. The stores rent such electronics items as stereos, computers, DVD players, and big-screen TVs; other offerings include appliances and furniture. Rent-to-own items account for about 80% of easyhome's sales. Founded in 1990, the fast-growing company has been busy opening new locations, including several in smaller rural markets than those it has traditionally targeted. easyhome has also expanded into new business areas, including prepaid wireless and long-distance telephone service. To read the full description, subscribe now.

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