Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Store Count by Ownership Type (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) store	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) store	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) store
Progressive Leasing
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Invoice Volume | $	$ 1,747,902	$ 1,429,550	$ 1,160,732
Operating Segments | Company-operated Aaron's branded Stores
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	1,167	1,312	1,175
Operating Segments | Franchised Stores
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	335	377	551
Operating Segments | Systemwide Stores
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	1,502	1,689	1,726