Aaron's plans to create almost 1,000 jobs in U.S., Canada in 2011

Atlanta -- Aaron’s said Tuesday that it plans to create nearly 1,000 jobs in the United States and Canada this year. The lease-to-own retailer said it has added 50 workers so far this year and is on schedule to hire 500 more based on current store opening plans.



An additional 75 franchised stores is expected to create about 400 jobs.