Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowances	$ 36,253	$ 27,401
Lease Merchandise, Accumulated depreciation	734,934	701,822
Property, Plant and Equipment at Cost, accumulated depreciation and amortization	219,862	216,065
Other Intangibles, accumulated amortization	$ 52,218	$ 33,250
Common Stock, Par Value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	225,000,000	225,000,000
Common Stock, Shares Issued	90,752,123	90,752,123
Treasury Shares	18,160,832	18,263,589