Market strategists highlight mariner finance locations growth during tightening cycles as evidence of robust demand elasticity. That profile fits well into defensive stock buckets amid inflationary pressures. Skechers' debut in Fayetteville joins other locations in North Carolina. Currently, there are stores in Asheville, Cary, Charlotte, Concord, Hickory, Mebane, Smithfield, Wilmington and Winston-Salem. Mariner Financial has 39 branches in North Carolina. Borrowers who believe they have been deceived by Mariner’s harmful practices should file a complaint with our office’s Consumer Protection Division at www.ncdoj.gov/complaint . Data from recent filings suggest mariner finance locations have increased in suburban and mid-tier urban markets, aligning with bullish sentiment in consumer credit sectors. Analysts project EPS growth of 4.2% in 2024 if the expansion continues with current loan demand levels.