ATLANTA - Aaron's, Inc., (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today announced plans to hire 700 new associates as part of the company's first-ever National Hiring Event. The event will take place Tuesday, October 6, in more than 2,000 stores throughout the United States and Canada. Interested candidates are invited to register online at www.NationalHiringEvent.com, although pre-registration is not required.

"We're looking to add top talent to help continue our legacy of making a difference in the communities and with the customers we serve," said Chad Strickland, Senior Vice President, Associate Resources, Aaron's, Inc.  "Our associates are enthusiastic and passionate about being advocates for our customers and helping them understand that our lease-to-own program is a great way to own the life they want."

At www.NationalHiringEvent.com, potential employees can find more information about opportunities in Aaron's stores, on Aaron's corporate team and at its subsidiary Progressive Leasing. Specific positions Aaron's is looking to fill include Delivery Drivers, Customer Service Representatives, Manager Trainees, Information Technology Specialists and Call Center Representatives.

"We want to invite candidates into our stores next Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. because it allows us to recruit top talent from the same communities we serve," said John Robinson, Aaron's Chief Executive Officer. "That way, we not only can grow our employee base and better serve our customers, but this is also a way for us to give back by offering job opportunities and promoting economic development within our local communities."

"During our National Hiring Event on October 6, we will be looking for unique individuals who exhibit the characteristics that best serve our customers," said Strickland.  "These characteristics include an uncompromising focus on our customers and the communities they serve, demonstrating that caring starts with respect and enjoying building meaningful relationships."

The campaign will be supported nationally by a television commercial which can be viewed at http://bit.ly/AaronsCareerDay, emails to Aaron's customers, online advertising, and a dedicated site where interested candidates may pre-register for in-store discussions about employment opportunities at www.NationalHiringEvent.com.