There are so many reasons to love May, from Mother’s Day to warming weather to the start of summer vacation. Here at Abt, we’re excited to showcase May’s Employee Spotlight, Patty Bannos. And we couldn’t have picked a better person to represent the Mother’s Day spirit. Patty can be found in our mattress department, and Patty’s son Andrew has been working here at Abt for a couple of years, as well. That…
Foldable phones have been pretty popular lately, like the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip. At least, popular among the technological push for foldable screens. Folding screens have been a tech race for a while, like with LG’s rolling screens. A new competitor was just announced at this month’s Google I/O conference: The Google Pixel Fold. With just how thin it is compared to its competitors, this smartphone showcases just how powerful…
The weather is finally warming up for the season, which can mean only one thing: Abt’s annual grill demos are back! If you’re feeling the urge to do some backyard cooking, what better way to learn more than visiting our store to see your favorite grills in action? Not only will you get to bask in the summer sun, but you’ll also get to sample some tasty food from the pit masters…
In case you missed it, Earth Day was over the weekend! At Abt, we celebrate Earth Day every day with help from our Recycling Center and everyone who works there. This month’s Employee Spotlight is shining on Ted Scott, a veteran employee and former big trucks driver who helped show our team around our new and improved Recycling Center. If you saw our Recycling Stats post, you may have noted some of…
We’re excited to be featured in a Consumer Reports appliance article yet again as the top place to buy large appliances, beating out both big box stores and other notable family-owned establishments. Abt took home the gold with 93 out of 100 points. Our top scores rank in areas like service, home delivery and installation. In fact, we were over ten points beyond the second-place establishment. You can read more of the…
It’s International Women’s Month, and that’s just one of the reasons we’re excited to announce March’s Employee Spotlight! While we appreciate everyone in the Abt family, this recognition is particularly well deserved. Meet Diana Segura from our Logistics team! Diana has been here for about 14 months, but our senior logistics analyst has been an expert in her field for over a decade. With over fifteen years of experience in logistics and…
It’s that time of year where we celebrate such an integral part of what makes Abt special: our employees! While we only choose a few to showcase and celebrate biannually, every single one of our staff is part of what makes our store so great. But it’s time we spread a little love toward these special stars: Karen Carr-Dawson, Joey Pena, Mike Stolarski and Mat Szpara! …
Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time for the Easter Bunny to make his annual appearance here at Abt! Come in on Friday, April 7th or Saturday, April 8th between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a free photo with the Easter Bunny in the Atrium. And don’t forget to hit the Candy Store for some extra sweets and toys perfect for the season before you head out. …
If anyone knows kitchen appliance trends and electronics, it’s Abt! That’s because our experts stay on top of the news when it comes to exciting fresh technologies and directions that the industry is heading. Check out some of the notes that our own Shirley Hood (with nearly 30 years of experience here) has already collected for this year. The good news: all of these innovations improve on previous technologies, and some of…
While the college tournaments begin, we’re excited to invite former Chicago Bulls player Artis Gilmore to Abt for an exciting meet-and-greet! The sensational Chicago player in the ’70s, 6-time NBA all-star and Chicago Bulls Hall of Famer will be here in our Atrium between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on March 16. He’s partnering with the high-quality Swiss watch brand Tissot to show off just what their timepieces can do. That Thursday,…
