Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, allowances	$ 34,861	$ 27,401
Lease Merchandise, accumulated depreciation	738,657	$ 710,266
Loans Receivable, allowances	$ 2,971
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	18,151,560	18,263,589