Early this year, we hosted our first FIFA 18 gaming tournament. While we knew it was a popular game, it still came as a bit of a surprise to us that competitive FIFA proved to be way more popular than our earlier Madden 18 tournament. So with World Cup fever in the air this summer, we thought it would be a good opportunity to bring soccer back to Abt with another gaming…
Come “C4 Yourself” what’s possible with Control4 home automation Over the last few years, home automation has gone from sci-fi to practically standard equipment on new homes. And with hundreds of companies making smart electronics and appliances, it’s never been easier or more affordable to integrate intelligent, automated products into your living space. Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant give users a range of interaction options. But when there are so many solutions,…
Get up close and personal with a variety of grills at the Great Abt Grill Out. Grab your aprons and get fired up for the Great Abt Grill Out! The first event of its kind, the Great Abt Grill Out brings together all of our favorite grill brands for an entertaining and informative afternoon of grilling action. Each brand will have representatives on hand to give live demonstrations on their most popular…
Has your spring cleaning unearthed a trove of old electronic devices that you no longer want or need? Instead of leaving them on the curb, this weekend is your chance to trade them in and earn some cash while doing so. Just bring them to Abt during our Trade-In Days event, where experts from our partners at 2nd Life will appraise them and offer you cash on the spot. You can also…
Wednesday evening, the Abt Atrium was filled with the delicious scents of gourmet Italian cooking, thanks to Chef Sarah Grueneberg and Samsung Appliances. Chef Sarah stopped by Abt to help us promote the new Samsung Chef Collection, a sleek suite of kitchen appliances that were inspired by the needs of working chefs. Known to many local foodies from her award-winning tenure at renowned Chicago restaurant Spiaggia, her appearances on “Top Chef” and…
We’re one week into March, which is the most exciting time of the year for college basketball fans across the country. That’s right, the madness is back. And with it comes the Abt Bracket Challenge, your chance to put your college hoops expertise to the test, for a chance to win some killer prizes. If you’ve done a bracket challenge before, you know what’s up. If this is your first time, it’s…
It may have been only 11° outside last night, but it was warm and comfy in the Abt Inspiration Studio, thanks to our celebrity chefs’ delicious chili and a sizable crowd. Nearly 200 people braved the cold to taste our chefs’ offerings at our Chili Challenge and support a trio of very deserving charities. A hearty thanks goes out to everyone who came out to support the event, as well as our…
Halloween is one of the most eagerly-anticipated days of the year at Abt. Our annual costume contest is a full-day event that sees members of every department in the store get dressed in creative costumes. Some make meticulous plans a year in advance, and some may throw their costumes together the night before, but the result is a collection of colorful characters, all competing to win the coveted Best Costume awards. In…
In just a few short years, virtual reality has grown from an expensive, high-tech toy into an approachable, accessible technology that you can enjoy in the comfort of your home for just a few hundred bucks. The Samsung Gear VR headset leverages the processing power and gorgeous display of the smartphones that millions of us have—Samsung Galaxy S6, S7 or S8 and their variants—to create an affordable option for immersive enjoyment of…
Two of the best things about summer in Chicago are baseball and cooking outdoors, and this portable grill from Weber brings them together. Equally at home on your balcony or a party on the beach, the Weber Q 1200 is easily portable, yet can quickly cook up a dozen burgers. Plus, it’s emblazoned with the logo of our hometown heroes, the Chicago Cubs. But best of all, it’s yours to win. Click…
