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Rent-A-Center Opens Store in Rochester, New York
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a leading provider of technology-driven, flexible leasing

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[{"type":"text","content":" PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nUpbound Group, Inc. (the \"Company\" or \"Upbound\") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a leading provider of technology-driven, flexible leasing solutions for consumers, announced the opening of a new Rent-A-Center store in Rochester, New York. Rent-A-Center Store Manager Joe Christopher and his sales team are pleased to offer the residents of Rochester a flexible lease-to-own option when it comes to acquiring access to high-quality furniture, appliances, electronics and computers.\n\n\nThe new Rent-A-Center store is located at 2394 Lyell Ave, in Rochester, New York. To welcome Rent-A-Center to its new neighborhood, members of the Rochester community are invited to attend a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will also take place at approximately 12 p.m. EDT, and the public will have the opportunity to shop the store’s merchandise.\n\n\nIn conjunction with the grand opening ceremony, Rent-A-Center will be giving away a 65” Samsung Crystal UHD 7 Series TV and a Buffalo Bills recliner. To enter, simply visit the store during the grand opening. No purchase is necessary.\n\n\nAs a part of Rent-A-Center’s mission to give back to those in need, the new store will contribute $2,000 to the Al Sigl Community of Agencies, a nonprofit that provides high-quality, cost-effective real estate and business services, while fostering community awareness and philanthropic support to a growing array of nonprofit organizations that serve children and adults with special needs.\n\n\nRent-A-Center operates 130 locations in the state of New York. This Rochester location will be open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.\n\n\nAbout Upbound Group, Inc.\n\n\nUpbound 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 Pla...