T3 just announced the T3 Awards nominees, and Abt has made the shortlist for the Retailer of the Year category. We’re honored to be nominated alongside other household names and are grateful to our amazing staff and customers who have helped us achieve this recognition. T3’s mission is “to reveal the best products and technology to people so that they can live smarter, better lives.” Thus, the T3 Awards honor brands that…
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Meet Abt’s Spring 2022 Star Employees
The snow is melting, the weather is warming and things are finally starting to look up after a tough winter. We at Abt are excited for a lot of things on the horizon, from fun giveaways (yes, plural) to future trips from the Easter Bunny. But before we dive into spring, we’d like to take a moment and thank some of our amazing staff members: Abt’s Spring 2022 Star Employees. Each of…
Employee Spotlight! John Samp & Mobile Electronics
While we recently posted about the Mobile Electronics department’s stunning renovation on the sales floor, it’s time to showcase some of the work that happens behind the scenes. This garage is where the rubber meets the road, and it all happens because of folks who get their hands dirty taking cars apart and putting them back together. Whether customers desire all-new equipment like enhanced car stereos complete with GPS systems or clients…
We’re On The News! Abt’s Snow Day Surprise
Brrr! Nobody expected the week’s weather to be as bad as it was, and the only thing worse than shoveling your way out of the snow was driving in it. Spinouts, skidding tires and poor driving all made dangerous road conditions even worse. But there was a bright spot amidst the long delays and low temperatures for one of our delivery teams. Our team was asked to speak to Fox 32 Chicago’s…
Beep Beep! A New Mobile Electronics Studio Rolls Into Abt
The Mobile Electronics department at Abt just got a massive upgrade. Instead of keeping all of our automobile operations confined to the garage, we’re now showcasing what makes our technology so great on the showroom floor! Our new mini-showroom can be found right inside our front door and to the right. Just walk past our fitness gear and you’ll find yourself immersed in custom vehicle gearhead paradise. Forested effects line the walls…
Abt Employees of the Year 2021
With 2022 launching off on the right foot, everyone is eager to leave 2021 in the dust. That being said, we’d like to pause and take a moment to honor what made 2021 the best for Abt: our employees. With over 1,700 people working together to accomplish our goal of complete satisfaction, it was hard to choose just four people. Every one of our employees works to keep Abt chugging along, helping…
CES 2022: Sony QD-OLED and Mini LED TVs Revealed
Sony came prepared to the annual Consumer Electronics Show this year. While our last post showed off their groundbreaking new exploration into the realm of VR, we’re taking a closer look at this year’s lineup of Sony televisions. And while some tech might look familiar, there’s a lot that’s new to explore. Let’s dive in. The Boosted XR Lineup: Sony Master Series Mini LED While Sony’s Bravia XR models have been impressing…
Checking In On Abt’s Warehouse Expansion
Big things are happening at Abt! Our showroom and warehouse expansion is underway and we’re looking forward to seeing the finished product. Whether you’ve watched the transformation from the highway or on our social media accounts, we love hearing everyone’s excitement. For now, we wanted to share some exciting updates from last week: As TVs get bigger, more innovative products are released and sales increase, we need more room to store…
Meet Our Fall 2021 Star Employees
If we could pick any one word to represent 2021 so far, it would be “change”. From the in-progress addition of our new expanded warehouse to continually in-flux product availability, our team of employees has never been better at rolling with the punches. Some of this year’s changes have been exciting, from new faces joining the team to new announcements and products on the way from favorite tech giants. Other adjustments have…
Apple Announces New iPhone, iPad & More at September 2021 Event
Today a slew of new Apple products were unveiled in the 2021 Apple Event, Apple Keynote. Apple CEO Tim Cook led the keynote presentation which introduced tons of new content for Apple TV+ as well as the next generations of Apple Watch, iPad and iPhone. If you missed the event, we’ve compiled a handy recap that summarizes the biggest announcements and new features from the hourlong event. Introducing an All New iPad…