It’s been just over four years since Apple introduced the first iPhone SE, a model that offered a return to the small-screen format at a time when the brand’s display size was continuously growing. This week, the second generation Apple iPhone SE was unveiled, and it offers an even better performance-to-price ratio than its predecessor. Let’s take a…
Most of our customers and fans know about Abt primarily because of our brick & mortar location. Our Chicagoland store is both literally and figuratively the foundation of our business. We appreciate every one that visits us every day—some making the trek from out of state—but we know that many of you are feeling anxious about public interactions…
Although Abt is just one store, more than 1500 employees work together to help keep us operating smoothly. From answering customers’ questions during an online chat, to completing one of the thousands of deliveries we perform each week, everyone has a unique role. We are the company we are because each of these employees continuously gives their best…
In early 2019, our small electronics department underwent a floor-to-ceiling renovation that brought a much-needed modernization to the space. Sleek shelves and brighter lights helped highlight the large selection of headphones, digital cameras, and other small electronics, and made the busy department much easier to navigate. It was the largest upgrade the store had seen since the Inspiration…
As we wrap up 2019, here’s a look back at the major events of the year. Renovations Galore 2019 saw big changes for our showroom. Anyone who knows us knows we’re always changing things around—whether that’s by switching out a small display here and there, or completely gutting and remodeling a large section of the sales floor. This…
As it seems to do every year, the first half of December has flown by in a blur and now we’re just days from Christmas. Those of us who haven’t finished our holiday shopping are now in crunch-time, and with a weekend in between today and the big day, getting gifts on time could get tricky. Thankfully, there…
Thanks to a quirk of the calendar, the 2019 holiday shopping season has been unusually short. Black Friday was less than three weeks away, but we’re already about to reach the nationwide holiday shipping deadlines. If you’ve been procrastinating with your holiday shopping, you don’t have many days left to ensure your goods arrive before Christmas. Here are…
Anyone who’s ever visited our Glenview showroom knows that we like to keep things changing. At any given time, there’s likely a major renovation in progress. Since its construction, our atrium has evolved countless times, and the Tumi Boutique is the most recent section to get a makeover. The redesigned room features a lighter, more open layout—the perfect…
Earlier this month, we were delighted to receive some good news: Abt had been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the Chicagoland area for 2019. This year marks the tenth in a row that we’ve been honored with that accolade in The Chicago Tribune’s annual poll, and we couldn’t be prouder. We owe awards like these…
November 15th is America Recycles Day, a day dedicated to educating people on the importance of recycling, and motivating them to make it a regular part of their lives. While recycling seems like an easy concept, there are enough rules that it can get confusing—and that can be discouraging. America Recycles Day aims to take some of the…
