Art Van Partners with GE Money for Branded Credit Card
June 30, 2009
GE Money and Art Van Furniture have partnered in a multi-year agreement to provide consumer financing through the home furnishing retailer’s 30 locations and online store.
The Art Van Card, issued through GE Money’s Sales Finance unit, offers flexible financing promotions and extended terms, including no-interest and minimum payment plans.
“We’re very excited to be partnering with GE Money on the Art Van credit program because they are a leader in both consumer financing and the home furnishings industry,” said Gary Van Elslander, president of Art Van. “This proven history, combined with their risk and marketing capabilities, enable us to better serve our guests and satisfy their need for fast and simple financing solutions.”
Known for offering a full range of name-brand furniture and mattresses, guests can visit the Art Van Web site, www.artvan.com, to purchase living room, bedroom, dining room and family room furniture, as well as mattresses, home office, home entertainment and leather furniture. Guests can also visit one of Art Van’s 30 stores in 29 cities throughout Michigan.
“We’ve seen many economic cycles over the past seven decades, and one constant is that consumers continue to need goods and services and value payment options that enable them to fit the purchase comfortably into their budget,” said Paul Schell, general manager, industry programs, GE Money – sales finance. “It’s an exciting time in Art Van’s 50-year history, and we are proud to help them deliver the right financing tools and programs for their guests.”
The new Art Van Card will be available to qualified customers at all Art Van locations. Guests can also shop and apply for the card online by visiting the Art Van Web site at www.artvan.com.
The Art Van Card, issued through GE Money’s Sales Finance unit, offers flexible financing promotions and extended terms, including no-interest and minimum payment plans.
“We’re very excited to be partnering with GE Money on the Art Van credit program because they are a leader in both consumer financing and the home furnishings industry,” said Gary Van Elslander, president of Art Van. “This proven history, combined with their risk and marketing capabilities, enable us to better serve our guests and satisfy their need for fast and simple financing solutions.”
Known for offering a full range of name-brand furniture and mattresses, guests can visit the Art Van Web site, www.artvan.com, to purchase living room, bedroom, dining room and family room furniture, as well as mattresses, home office, home entertainment and leather furniture. Guests can also visit one of Art Van’s 30 stores in 29 cities throughout Michigan.
“We’ve seen many economic cycles over the past seven decades, and one constant is that consumers continue to need goods and services and value payment options that enable them to fit the purchase comfortably into their budget,” said Paul Schell, general manager, industry programs, GE Money – sales finance. “It’s an exciting time in Art Van’s 50-year history, and we are proud to help them deliver the right financing tools and programs for their guests.”
The new Art Van Card will be available to qualified customers at all Art Van locations. Guests can also shop and apply for the card online by visiting the Art Van Web site at www.artvan.com.

