Aaron Rents, Inc. is a leading U.S. company engaged in the combined
businesses of the rental, lease ownership and specialty retailing of consumer
electronics, residential and office furniture, household appliances, and
accessories, with 847 systemwide stores, which includes both our
company-operated and franchised stores, in 43 states, Puerto Rico and Canada as
of December 31, 2003. Our major operating divisions are the Aaron's Sales &
Lease Ownership division, the Aaron Rents' Rent-to-Rent division, and the
MacTavish Furniture Industries division, which supplies nearly one-half of the
furniture and related accessories rented and sold in our stores.  ... More..."http://secfilings.nasdaq.com/edgar_conv_html%2f2004%2f03%2f15%2f0001047469-04-007891.html#FIS_BUSINESS"