Lease-to-Own (LTO) is among the most flexible and inclusive shopping options in the market and has been meeting the needs of consumers for many decades. <a href="#readReport">Read the Report</a> from an industry leader, Acima Leasing, to learn more about the LTO target consumer and how to tap into the non-prime consumer base.

How providing inclusive shopping options can help you tap into a larger consumer base

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Offering access to lease-to-own (LTO) can help retailers server more customers while building brand loyalty

Acima Leasing&#39;s lease-to-own solution offers financial inclusion and flexibility to iFIT customers to obtain iFIT&#39;s fitness productsPLANO, Texas, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acima Leasing, one of the nation&#39;s leading providers of lease-to-own (&quot;LTO&quot;) solutions and a business of Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/acima-leasing-announces-exclusive-lto-partnership-with-global-fitness-leader-ifit-302131278.html#financial-modal">UPBD</a>), announced an exclusive LTO partnership with iFIT Inc. for iFIT&#39;s interactive fitness products on nordictrack.com and proform.com.As a global leader in exercise equipment and fitness content, iFIT will now be able to provide its growing community of members with flexible and convenient access to its suite of industry-leading brands, such as NordicTrack® and ProForm®, by integrating Acima Leasing&#39;s proprietary technology solution. Acima Leasing&#39;s LTO option is a popular alternative for the consumers who desire the flexibility of a lease compared to relying on credit to pay for big-ticket items. With Acima&#39;s strong approval rates, this exclusive partnership with iFIT will offer more customers with less-than-perfect credit histories, or those that prefer not to use credit, a solution to lease iFIT&#39;s renowned fitness equipment. Retail partners who use Acima&#39;s technology on their websites open the door to a wider audience immediately.Acima Leasing&#39;s solutions will be available on iFIT.com through an integration with Versatile Credit, a leading customer acquisition technology platform for merchants. Through Versatile&#39;s platform, customers can be prequalified to receive a credit offer or, if not eligible for credit, transitioned to other options, such as LTO. Retailers that include Acima&#39;s LTO services in their Versatile integration will now be able to offer Acima Leasing&#39;s LTO option to shoppers who may not be eligible for prime or near-prime financing products, helping them find the option that best suits their budget.&quot;This partnership with iFIT brings financial inclusivity for iFIT and its customers. For retailers like iFIT, implementing our LTO solution can convert more customers and build brand loyalty,&quot; said Mike Bagull, Acima&#39;s SVP of Business Development and Partnerships. &quot;Adding Acima&#39;s leasing solution allows retailers to meet the needs of a broader range of consumers including those who receive declines from credit options.&quot;&quot;Having an exclusive partnership with an industry leader like Acima Leasing allows our quality fitness equipment to be more attainable,&quot; said Ryan Dunkley, Chief Digital Officer of iFIT. &quot;Partnering with Acima Leasing allows us to offer the iFIT experience to even more consumers and help them reach their fitness goals.&quot;Acima provides best-in-class service to both customers and retail partners. Its highly responsive development team makes integration simple for retailers, and its focus on innovative technology empowers customers to connect with retailers to access the durable goods they want and need.Retailers who want to add lease-to-own solutions to their e-commerce or in-store checkout can learn more about Acima&#39;s offerings at <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4153456-1&h=2888143922&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acima.com%2Fpartner&a=www.acima.com%2Fpartner">www.acima.com/partner</a>.About Upbound Group, Inc.
Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/acima-leasing-announces-exclusive-lto-partnership-with-global-fitness-leader-ifit-302131278.html#financial-modal">UPBD</a>) is an omnichannel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through innovative, inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. The Company&#39;s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Rent-A-Center® and Acima® that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital retail channels, including over 2,400 company-branded retail units across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas. For additional information about the Company, please visit our website <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4153456-1&h=214101840&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.upbound.com%2F&a=www.upbound.com">www.upbound.com</a>.About iFIT Inc.
iFIT® is the #1 provider of large exercise equipment in the United States and a global fitness and well-being subscription technology company that provides unmatched fitness experiences and solutions. iFIT&#39;s industry-leading brands – NordicTrack®, ProForm®, Sweat®, Freemotion®, Weider® and 29029® – are powered by the iFIT integrated health and fitness platform. iFIT delivers these patented interactive experiences through an extensive offering of live and on-demand content across the industry&#39;s broadest range of connected fitness modalities.SOURCE Upbound Group, Inc.

Acima Leasing Announces Exclusive LTO Partnership with Global Fitness Leader, iFIT

Acima Leasing partners with iFIT, global fitness leader, for an exclusive lease-to-own collaboration. Transforming fitness access and wellness opportunities worldwide.

PLANO, Texas, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acima Leasing, one of the nation&#39;s leading providers of lease-to-own (&quot;LTO&quot;) solutions and a business of Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/acima-leasing-secures-exclusive-lease-to-own-agreement-with-levin-furniture--mattress-302118325.html#financial-modal">UPBD</a>), signed an exclusive multi-year agreement with a leading, top 50† home furnishings retailer, Levin Furniture &amp; Mattress. Acima Leasing provides consumers with flexible shopping options to obtain access to furniture, mattresses, and accessories without any long-term obligation. Acima Leasing is opening the door for credit-challenged customers of Levin Furniture &amp; Mattress through a lease-purchase transaction. Millions of consumers in the United States have little to no access to traditional credit needed to meet their shopping needs, making lease-to-own an ideal option for both customers and retailers. Acima Leasing&#39;s flexible lease-to-own solutions provide retail partners with the opportunity to increase sales by attracting previously out-of-reach, underserved customers through greater shopping power afforded by LTO. Retailers can also reduce their payment risk because Acima purchases eligible items directly from the retailer, which Acima then leases to approved customers. &quot;High-quality mattresses and furniture items are high on the list of needs for many consumers, and this new partnership with Levin Furniture &amp; Mattress will provide a broader range of customers with the shopping options they need,&quot; said Tyler Montrone, EVP, Head of Acima Leasing. &quot;Acima Leasing provides a much-needed alternative to traditional financing options — helping Levin Furniture &amp; Mattress customers from all financial backgrounds gain a better quality of life with access to the things they want and need without using credit.&quot; &quot;At Levin Furniture &amp; Mattress, we take care of our communities and the customers who support us. This new partnership with Acima Leasing is our most recent action to meet the needs of our customers,&quot; Jason Lapina, CFO of Levin Furniture &amp; Mattress, states. &quot;As a family-founded business, we strive to make furniture and mattress shopping a positive experience for our customers. By partnering with Acima, we&#39;re able to give a better shopping experience to those with less-than-perfect credit.&quot; Acima Leasing is a leading provider of lease-to-own solutions for retailers and consumers with innovative technology that enables underserved customers the flexibility to shop in-store and online despite having imperfect credit. Through its flexible, point-of-sale platform, Acima Leasing provides lease-to-own solutions to online and brick-and-mortar retailers that allow customers to access bigger ticket items such as furniture, tires, mattresses, appliances, electronics, jewelry, and more. LTO customers are able to use and enjoy eligible brand name merchandise with no long-term obligation and have multiple options, if desired, to purchase the leased property. Retailers who want to add lease-to-own solutions to their e-commerce or in-store checkout can learn more about Acima Leasing&#39;s offerings at <a href="https://www.acima.com/partner">www.acima.com/partner.</a> † Source: Furniture Today Top 100 U.S. Furniture Stores 2023 May 22, 2023 About Upbound Group, Inc. Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/acima-leasing-secures-exclusive-lease-to-own-agreement-with-levin-furniture--mattress-302118325.html#financial-modal">UPBD</a>) is an omnichannel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through innovative, inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. The Company&#39;s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Rent-A-Center® and Acima® that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital retail channels, including over 2,400 company-branded retail units across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas. For additional information about the Company, please visit our website <a href="https://upbound.com/">www.upbound.com</a>. About Levin Furniture &amp; Mattress
Founded in 1902, Levin Furniture has 35 furniture and mattress showrooms and clearance centers in Northeastern Ohio and Southwestern Pennsylvania. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.levinfurniture.com/">www.levinfurniture.com.</a>

Acima Leasing Secures Exclusive Lease-to-Own Agreement with Levin Furniture & Mattress

PLANO, Texas (August 8, 2023) - <a href="https://www.acima.com/">Acima Leasing</a>, one of the nation’s leading providers of virtual lease-to-own (“LTO”) solutions and a business of Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), announced the launch of its new Shopify app to serve retailers that use Shopify as their e-commerce platform. Through its innovative technology platform, Acima offers seamless LTO solutions to increase sales opportunities and help attract a larger customer base for its retail partners. The <a href="https://apps.shopify.com/acima-payment-extension">Acima Shopify app</a> is available for retailers looking to implement LTO solutions for customers.  “The new Acima Shopify app will make it even easier for retailers who are looking to broaden their customer base to integrate with our LTO offering,” said Brandon Delgrosso, VP of E-Commerce at Acima. “With this new technology, retailers using the Shopify platform can quickly implement Acima on their website to open the door to a wider audience right away, which is becoming increasingly important in the current economic climate.The company’s proprietary technology and simple application process enable underserved consumers to shop at online retailers without any long-term debt obligations. In Acima’s LTO transaction, approved customers select eligible products from retail partners, which are then purchased from retail partners by Acima and leased to the customer under flexible leasing terms. E-commerce partners often see improvement in cart abandonment rates by offering Acima’s LTO solutions. The company’s intelligent and comprehensive decision engine delivers quick approval decisions and high approval rates.Highly responsive and agile, the Acima development team also offers other shopping cart integrations including BigCommerce, Magento, and WooCommerce.Retailers that want to add Acima’s lease-to-own solutions to their e-commerce or in-store checkout can learn more about Acima’s offerings at: <a href="http://www.acima.com/partner">www.acima.com/partner</a>. 
About Upbound Group, Inc.Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) is an omni-channel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through innovative, inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. The company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Rent-A-Center® and Acima® that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital retail channels, including over 2,400 company-branded retail units across the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas. For additional information about the Company, please visit our website at <a href="https://www.upbound.com">Upbound.com</a>.Media Contact: Veronica Alvarez281-512-6134<a href="mailto:veronica@snackbox.us">veronica@snackbox.us</a> Investor Contact:Upbound Group, Inc.Brendan Metrano, VP, Investor Relations972-801-1280brendan.metrano@upbound.com

Acima Releases New Shopify App,  Making Retailer Integration Easier Than Ever

New Shopify App Makes Retailer Integration Easy | Acima

Retailers Can Easily Implement Lease-to-Own Solutions and Increase Sales Opportunities Through Acima’s Shopify App

PLANO, Texas (June 6, 2023) - Acima Leasing, a leading provider of lease-to-own (“LTO”) solutions for merchants and consumers and the virtual financial solutions platform of Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), announces a multi-year agreement renewal with Big Brand Tire &amp; Service. Acima will serve as the exclusive LTO provider for Big Brand Tire &amp; Service’s 200+ locations in Arizona, California, Colorado and Nevada. Big Brand Tire &amp; Service is one of the largest tire and auto service operators in the nation.“We are thrilled to renew our exclusive partnership with Big Brand Tire &amp; Service and continue to include this renowned brand in our growing portfolio of shopping options for our customers,” said Tyler Montrone, Executive Vice President at Acima. “Acima’s proprietary technology will provide consumers with less-than-perfect credit history with a more flexible way to obtain tires and wheels through lease-purchase transactions.”“Providing complete customer satisfaction and great value for our guests is at the core of our company mission,” said Dan Hahn, CFO of Big Brand Tire &amp; Service. “We’re excited to continue our partnership with Acima because their technology and guest-focused values are aligned with our goal of delivering the highest level of satisfaction to our guests.”Acima opens the door for credit-challenged consumers to get the products they want and need through a lease-purchase transaction with flexible payments. Millions of consumers in the United States suffer from challenges obtaining traditional credit to meet their shopping needs, making lease-to-own an ideal option for both customers and retailers. Acima’s highly responsive development team makes integration simple for retailers. Acima’s focus on innovative technology empowers consumers to connect with Acima’s network of retailers across the country. Retailers that want to add lease-to-own solutions to their e-commerce or in-store checkout can learn more about Acima’s offerings at: <a href="http://www.acima.com/partner">www.acima.com/partner</a>.About Upbound Group, Inc.Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) is an omnichannel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through innovative, inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. The company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Rent-A-Center® and Acima® that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital retail channels, including over 2,400 company-branded retail units across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas. For additional information about the company, please visit our website <a href="http://www.upbound.com">www.upbound.com</a>.About Big Brand Tire &amp; ServiceBig Brand Tire &amp; Service delivers high-quality tire sales and auto repair services with industry leading customer satisfaction. The company provides a comprehensive list of services, such as alignments, brakes, oil changes, suspension, and custom lifting or lowering of vehicles. Big Brand Tire &amp; Service invests in the lives and futures of its hardworking, dedicated team members. For additional information about the company, please visit our website <a href="http://www.bigbrandtire.com">www.bigbrandtire.com</a>. Upbound Group, Inc. Forward-Looking StatementsThis release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among others, statements regarding the announced transaction with Big Brand Tire &amp; Service and other statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as &quot;may,&quot; &quot;will,&quot; &quot;expect,&quot; &quot;intend,&quot; &quot;could,&quot; &quot;estimate,&quot; &quot;predict,&quot; &quot;continue,&quot; “maintain,” &quot;should,&quot; &quot;anticipate,&quot; &quot;believe,&quot; or “confident,” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on particular assumptions that our management has made in light of its experience and its perception of expected future developments and other factors that it believes are appropriate under the circumstances, and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause or contribute to the material and adverse differences between actual and anticipated results include, but are not limited to, future developments and results from our announced transaction with Big Brand Tire &amp; Service, and other risks detailed from time to time in the reports filed by us with the SEC, including our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, as may be updated by reports on Form 10-Q or Form 8-K filed thereafter. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Except as required by law, we are not obligated to and do not undertake to, publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect any events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Media Contact: Veronica Alvarez281-512-6134<a href="mailto:veronica@snackbox.us">veronica@snackbox.us</a> 
Investor Contact:Upbound Group, Inc.Brendan Metrano, VP of Investor Relations972-801-1280brendan.metrano@upbound.com

Acima Named Exclusive Lease-to-Own Provider by Big Brand Tire and Service

Acima Exclusive Lease-to-Own Provider For Big Brand Tire and Service | Acima

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