Before you head back to campus, gear up with these products to help you ace dorm life. 1.) Countertop Microwave. The essential college appliance, no dorm room or first apartment should be without a microwave. From reheating last night’s pizza to baking brownies in a mug, there’s little you can’t to cook in a microwave. This compact Whirlpool countertop microwave was made for dorm room duty, packing full cooking power into a…
We know that going back to school or going away for the first time can be stressful for both your mind and your wallet. And while we can’t be there to help you ace your first test or tidy up your room, we can help make your transition easier by giving you the chance to win one of our three different “Abt-solutely Essential Back to School” giveaway packages. The Student Enthusiast grand…
Each passing day in August brings us one day closer to that most bittersweet of late-summer events: the first day of school. For Chicago students, one of the surest signs that the school year is around the corner is the WGN-TV Back-to-School Kids Fair. Every summer, WGN’s Fair gives Chicago families a little extra help in getting ready to go back to school. Local business are on hand to give out free…
We say it every summer, and every summer it still sneaks up on us. It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to start prepping to go back to school. If you’re going away to college, whether for the first time or as a returning student, the start of the school year is usually a mixed bag of feelings. The start of a new year holds infinite potential, but adapting to early-morning…
Looking to liven up your mealtime routine for the coming school year? Stop by Abt on Wednesday, August 16th, for a cooking demo with MasterChef Junior winner Addison Osta-Smith. Addison will be in the BlueStar kitchen—located in the Abt atrium—preparing some of her favorite Back to School meals. There will be plenty of delicious dishes to go around, and you may just find a favorite of your own! All kids in attendance…
Calling all college students: As August anxiously approaches, we are forced to come to terms with the inevitable: summer is coming to a close and that means it’s time to start thinking about (brace yourself) going back to school. While most companies associate “back to school” with the products, our goal is to shift the focus from product to place. By this we mean, whether you are a returning student or an incoming…
This morning, our go-to local news host, Josh Davis, was with Chicago’s WLS Channel 7 showing off some great products to add to a new college student’s dorm room. Studies have shown that dorm rooms are becoming less basic and are actually incorporating high end electronics. All the products seen in the video can be purchased directly off abt.com. Check out this morning’s segment with Josh and WLS!…
Abt made a special appearance at Chicago’s WGN Kid’s Day Fair yesterday morning. It was a great turn out with over 2,500 kids showing up playing games, taking picture with Benny the Bull and other WGN Channel 9 personalities. Abt was handing out rulers, pencils, pens, backpacks and squeezable Abt Truck toys all to help promote excitement for the upcoming school year. Special thanks to Cari Boyk, Steve Shapiro and Jessica Santa…
According to the National Retail Federation, back-to-school spending on consumer electronics and computers is expected to increase 12 percent to nearly $7.2 billion this year. The industry trade group based its projection on an annual consumer survey, conducted by BIGresearch, showing that families with kids in grades K-12 plan to spend an average of $189.51 on computers, cellphones, MP3 players, tablets and other devices, up from $181.61 last year. If you have…
It’s that time of year again, summer is winding down and the return of the school year is just around the corner. All students know to have the essentials ready: a backpack, writing supplies, and books. But there’s one school supply everyone loves to have: a new computer. Here at Abt Electronics we have a large supply of laptops, desktops and computer accessories in our Connect store. To make shopping a bit…
