Segments - Information on Segments and Reconciliation to Earnings Before Income Taxes from Continuing Operations- Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Impairment of Investment	$ 20,098	$ 0	$ 20,098	$ 0
Charges	(882)	$ 13,445	24	$ 13,772
Operating Segments | Aaron's Business
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inventory (principally raw materials and work-in-process)	$ 15,900		15,900		$ 16,300
Restructuring Program 2016 | Operating Segments | Aaron's Business
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Charges			$ (900)