Segments - Information on Segments and Reconciliation to Earnings Before Income Taxes from Continuing Operations- Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Impairment of Investment	$ 0		$ 0	$ 20,098	$ 0
Charges	537		845	561	$ 14,617
Operating Segments | Aaron's Business
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inventory (principally raw materials and work-in-process)	$ 17,900			17,900		$ 16,300
Restructuring Program 2016 | Operating Segments | Aaron's Business
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Charges			$ 800
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Impairment of Investment		$ 20,100
Maximum
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Charges				$ 14,400