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Employee Spotlight! Gary Quinton

Gary and the logistics team in front of a banner that says "Thank You Gary". The banner is signed by different members of the Logistics team. Gary holds an award.

If you’ve ever had something from Abt shipped to your door from across the country, that product arriving perfectly was likely the result of Gary Quinton and his Logistics team. They’re a fine-tuned machine, helping Abt shoppers across the country to get the products they order on time, whether they live in Los Angeles, Miami or Denver. And a large part of it is thanks to this month’s Employee Spotlight, Gary Quinton.…

Happy Veterans Day from Abt!

Happy Veterans Day, from Abt to you. Every day, our company honors all who have made the brave choice to fight for our country. We thank those currently enlisted and those who have returned home safely, and we remember the fallen soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom in America. In fact, did you know that the son of Abt founders and former CEO, Bob Abt, was a veteran? He…

Abt Exclusive Employee Spotlight October 25, 2023

Employee Spotlight! Vito Colinelli

A photo of our employee spotlight recipient, Vito Colinelli

Our monthly Employee Spotlight always showcases an amazing team member of the Abt family, but October’s pick is particularly exciting. We’re talking about Vito Colinelli, Abt’s executive trainer. A member of the company’s backbone, Vito has been training our specialists and more for nearly 25 years now. The number of installers, plumbers, and carpenters he has helped to train here at Abt is astronomical. We imagine that Vito Colinelli would be able…

News Products October 23, 2023

New & Now: Dyson V15s Detect Submarine

Picture of Dyson V15S vacuum cleaning pet spill with dog watching.

Step into a new era of home cleaning with the Dyson V15S Detect Submarine Cordless Vacuum — the ultimate wet-and-dry vac that will redefine your cleaning experience. At the forefront of this vacuum is the Submarine™ cleaner head, which allows you to effortlessly wash hard floors and remove both wet and dry debris in one seamless motion. Launched in 2023 and available now at Abt, this innovative stick vacuum promises to simplify…

Abt Exclusive Employee Spotlight September 27, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Aimee Nielsen

smiling brunette woman standing in a luxury kitchen

It’s fall, y’all! The change of the seasons is always exciting, and we’re thrilled to shine our employee spotlight on Aimee Nielsen! Aimee is in our Builder’s Division in Builder Sales, where she works directly with builders to help them find just what they need for their projects. Whether builders are working on single-family homes or Chicago skyscrapers, Aimee and her team help to outfit them with all the appliances they need.…

News September 12, 2023

Apple Event 2023: “Wonderlust”

The Apple Event 2023 is here! “Wonderlust” gave us some exciting new launches, most importantly the announcement of iPhone 15. Check out our full recap: The event opened with a video short about the health and safety features on Apple Watch and iPhone and people saved by those features. Centered around each person’s birthday, they each shared how their device saved their life. It was a powerful moment from Apple that took…

Abt Exclusive News September 11, 2023

Abt Wins Control4 Top Volume Award of 2023!

Abt has been honored with the Control4 Top Volume Award of 2023! We’re excited to show that we value both our custom audio customers and dedicate ourselves to Control4’s quality products. To receive the award, Greg, Brett, Neil and Lukasz from our Custom AV team are out at CEDIA expo, an exposition where those on the cutting edge of residential technology can show their stuff. We’re glad that our team is representing…

News September 4, 2023

Happy Labor Day 2023 from Abt

Happy Labor Day picture with American flag outline.

Happy Labor Day from the entire Abt team! As summer draws to a close, we hope you’re able to kick back, relax and enjoy this holiday weekend with friends and family. While you’re soaking in the last rays of summer sunshine and savoring those backyard barbecues, don’t forget to check out Abt’s Labor Day savings 2023. Whether you’ve been eyeing that new appliance or dreaming of a home theater upgrade, now is…

Abt Exclusive Employee Spotlight August 9, 2023

40th Anniversaries: Ray Sola & Mike Buchanan

Mike Buchanan with his truck and Ray Sola beside Wolf & Sub Zero Appliances

We’re excited to celebrate the 40th Abt anniversaries of two treasured employees, Ray Sola and Michael Buchanan! Both of them have seen our business through some pretty extreme changes, like the store’s move from its location in Niles to Morton Grove, and finally to Glenview, Illinois. Other exciting changes Sola and Buchanan have seen? The shift in leadership between Dave and Bob Abt and Bob’s four sons. The advent of smart technology,…

Abt Exclusive Employee Spotlight May 27, 2023

Employee Spotlight! Patty Bannos

Employee Spotlight! Patty Bannos…

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