With the supply chain closing doors, pawnshops see a window

Read the fully story at wglt.org:   The message has been circulating for months: Don’t put off holiday gift-buying until the last minute this year. Shipping delays mean some store shelves have less to offer than in years past. And a global shortage…

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Pawn Shops see uptick in sales during holiday season

Full story via WIFR: SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WIFR) - Jason Vandiver has worked in the pawn industry with his family for more than 35 years, but he’s never quite seen a year like this one. Vandiver says sales have skyrocketed at…

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National Pawn Opens New Store in Winston-Salem

National Pawn, a Triangle-based pawn retailer with 23 locations and over 175 team members across North Carolina, opened a new store in Winston-Salem today. Located at 1511 S Stratford Road, team members say they’re ready to welcome holiday shoppers through the doors…

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Brian Smith

Profiles in Pawn: Brian Smith

No matter how much a person believes in fate, few could doubt that Brian Smith was destined to be a pawnbroker. With over three decades in the business, there's probably no one else who has received more industry accolades and awards. But…

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Premier Pawn Expands to Better Serve Fairfield California Community

Premier Pawn's Vice President of Operations, Abigail Mielcarek recently shared photos of their recent expansion.  "We were outgrowing the space, and the community had a need for affordable jewelry and other goods in a nicer environment," she shared. From obtaining the building to opening,…

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Camarillo Welcomes Crowds to Celebrate Mills Jewelers and Loan Anniversary

A community staple in Old Town Camarillo, Mills Jewelers and Loan, recently celebrated its 35 year anniversary. Danny Zlotowicz, whose family has operated the beloved shop at the corner of Palm Drive and Ventura Boulevard since 1986, shared “The feeling of celebrating 35…

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National Pawn Instrument Giveaway

Business owner builds legacy by supporting music in North Carolina schools

North Carolina's National Pawn began donating instruments and cash to performing arts programs in counties where their stores are located in 2010. Their CEO, Bob Moulton, has always sought to give back to the communities his stores serve and was specifically inspired…

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CLANY to Host Fall Networking Event

The Collateral Loan Brokers (CLANY) Association of New York recently announced its Fall Networking Event will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 6:30 until 9:00 pm in New York City. “This annual event is traditionally a great opportunity to network…

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4 Ways To Make Your Pawnshop Experience Remarkable

Have you ever been to Disney World? If you haven’t, you probably should. Don’t have young kids? I don’t care. As a business owner, Disney World is something you must see for yourself. Disney is not just a theme park, it’s an…

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FirstCash to Buy Fintech AFF in $1.17 B Deal to Enter Buy Now Pay Later Market

Oct 28 (Reuters) - Pawn store operator FirstCash Inc (FCFS.O) said on Thursday it will acquire financial technology firm American First Finance Inc (AFF) in a $1.17 billion deal, to enter the buy-now-pay-later business. FirstCash is also looking to expand its footprint in the…

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