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January 24, 2024 | Daily HeraldPREMIER Design + Build Group has begun work on a major showroom renovation and expansion project at Abt Electronics in Glenview.
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December 28, 2023 | WBBM NewsradioIt’s sometimes called ATSC 3.0 and is a new generation of digital TV. Carl Prouty, a technologist at Abt Electronics, said the tech means not only brighter colors and a better picture, but improvements in audio as well.
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December 27, 2023 | Chicago Sun-TimesEarly data from Mastercard SpendingPulse says overall spending nationwide for the season is up around 3%.
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December 25, 2023 | FOX 32The FOX 32 Weather Team gets you ready for winter. They’ll forecast the next 3 months, give you tips for winterizing your home, take a look at some historic storms, and show you fun places to enjoy winter.Carl Prouty, store technologist with Abt Electronics shares top winter tech (10:35).
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December 20, 2023 | FOX 32For those who are looking to buy a new TV for the holidays, you might be in a bit of a bind right now. With Christmas just five days away, you need to figure out which one is right for you and fast.
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December 14, 2023 | NewsweekNewsweek has once again partnered with respected global data research firm Statista to evaluate retailers based on a multitude of criteria that hold significance for shoppers. These factors include user-friendliness, security measures, and the likelihood of making a purchase, as reported by consumers.
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November 29, 2023 | Chicago Health MagazineLoal residents are taking recycling into their own hands, protecting their health, the health of the planet, and the city's budget. Abt, the largest electronics retailer in Chicago, is on a similar mission but at a company-wide level.
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November 28, 2023 | Chicago MagazineOn a cold, gray North Shore day, when the house is fast becoming a prison for you and your kids, with the siren song of the TV harder and harder to resist, there is a place you can go, a wonderland of delights for old and young alike, where all is warm and embracing. I speak, of course, of Abt Electronics.
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November 8, 2023 | Chicago TribuneFor the 14th year in a row, Abt has been named one of Chicago Tribune's Best Workplaces.
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July 23, 2023 | CBSYou can have a slice of pizza for a good cause.There's a charity event happening Sunday that's putting some of the best pizza chefs in town against each other.
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June 17, 2023 | ABCIf you put off Father's Day shopping until the last minute this year, no need to worry, Abt Electronics has you covered. The company offers same day delivery, so even if you order on the last day, you'll get the gift in time to wrap it and drop if off to dad!
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February 09, 2023 | Homes & GardenWhether your range hood is tucked away out of sight or is a focal point of your kitchen design, these functional additions need cleaning all the same. When cleaning a kitchen, it is essential to get into the nooks and crannies of your range hood to keep it working, looking, and smelling its best.
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February 08, 2023 | Modern Luxury CS MagazineFrom the best showrooms to the top tastemakers, these people and places are shaping the design scene in Chicago.
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February 06, 2023 | Wall Street JournalSome big stove makers arebetting on anelectromagnetic future, developing models thatcompanies say can cookmuch faster than traditionalgas and electric versions.
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December 21, 2022 | WGNAround Town visits Abt Electronics for some last minute gift ideas.
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November 04, 2022 | Reader's DigestDefrosting your freezer helps it to cool more efficiently and keep ice buildup at bay,” says Shirley Hood, an appliance expert at Abt Electronics in Glenview, Illinois. Making sure your freezer is at the right temperature will help you avoid freezer burn, and it’s a smart first step when organizing your freezer. “It’s the perfect opportunity to clean the interior and take stock of what’s inside.
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October 06, 2022 | TwiceDo consumers think smart appliances provide real functionality? Are they worth the price premium? Should retailers recommend smart appliances to their customers?
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August 31, 2022 | NewsweekAbt Named #2 Best Customer Service, Online Consumer Electronic Stores
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August 22, 2022 | Daily Herald20% don’t, data shows, but they’re important for saving water and energy
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August 16, 2022 | NBCAs students start returning to school making sure all their electronics are up-to-date and running properly is key to their educational success. Carl Prouty "The Technologist" at Abt Electronics is here with all the electronics must haves for this school year.
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August 1, 2022 | Crain's Chicago BusinessTechnology and housing are the first to feel the impact, and other sectors including manufacturing are preparing for a downturn.
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July 31, 2022 | Wall Street JournalHousehold spending is increasingly strained and some companies are bracing for an economic downturn.
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July 28, 2022 | Commerical IntegratorResidential and commercial retailer Abt used URC’s Total Control to create a reliable, easy-to-deploy system for a Chicago sports bar.
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July 11, 2022 | NBCGlenview Electronics giant Abt will kick off "Abt Days" July 11 through July 13, with specials on hundreds of items in store and online, including TVs, electronics, appliances, computers, furniture, computers, furniture, mattresses, audio, outdoor, watches, jewelry, sunglasses and more.
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June 2, 2022 | CNNHDMI switches can increase the functionality of compatible electronic devices – and you probably already have tons of them in your home. “High definition multimedia interface (HDMI) has become the go-to cable for anything HD,' explains Carl Prouty, a technologist at Abt Electronics in Glenview, IL.
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June 2, 2022 | Modern Luxury NS MagazineWhether online or in person at its mammoth mall-size superstore, Abt is an appliance lover's fantasy come true - and ultimate destination for all things electronics.
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March 11, 2022 | WGNABT Electronics, which on average makes 1,600 deliveries a day, has already exceeded fuel pricing for all of 2021. “We’ve already exceeded last years pricing in the first three months, we haven’t even finished March yet,” Delivery fleet manager Bill Govis said.
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February 23, 2022 | Chicago TribuneHomeowners are equally attached to other COVID-driven appliances, said Shirley Hood, appliance specialist with electronics and appliance superstore Abt, in Glenview. In spring 2020, she watched in astonishment as sales of free-standing freezers more than tripled from Abt’s normal 120 a month.
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February 7, 2022 | FOX 32Throwing a Super Bowl party? ABT Electronics has the scoop on the latest available technology to ensure your guests have an unforgettable experience while rooting for their team.
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November 23, 2021 | Daily HeraldIn light of the current labor shortage, shoppers may wonder what the situation will be like in stores on Black Friday.
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November 18, 2021 | WGNAna Belaval of WGN-TV's "Around Town" reported live from the Abt store and interviewed Caitlin Hendricks. The segments showcased some of the hottest products and coolest gifts to buy for Black Friday/this holiday season.
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November 12, 2021 | WGN-AM RadioMike Abt, Co. President of Abt Electronics, joins Steve Bertrand on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain how you can turn in your old electronics on Nov. 15th for America Recycles Day.
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October 21, 2021 | Wall Street JournalShortages of dishwashers and refrigerators are likely to stretch well into next year, Whirlpool Corp.’s chief executive officer said, as supply-chain problems constrain production and consumer demand remains strong.
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October 12, 2021 | Fox Business NewsJon Abt, co-president at Abt Electronics, talks about the supply chain strain and how Abt is planning to meet the holiday demand.
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August 12 , 2021 | Daily HeraldA new on-site recycling center is helping Abt keep old appliances and packaging material from new product deliveries out of landfills. Though light in weight, Styrofoam -- which helps keep new appliances safe from damage in transit -- is often bulky, and disposal can be challenging. The bottom line is to avoid the cost of trash removal, so the Styrofoam, and about 95% of everything else, is being recycled.
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June 1, 2021 | The Retail ObserverKnown for its expansive green initiatives, 85-year-old Abt Electronics, the largest independently-owned, single location retailer of electronics, appliances, and home goods in the country debuts a larger recycling center, becoming more efficient in its waste management and expanding its commitment to sustainability.
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May 27, 2021 | Digital Commerce 360Jon Abt, co-president at Abt Electronics, shared Abt’s curbside journey. Responding to shopper demand, it quickly scaled up its operations to add curbside parking spaces and allowed shoppers to text a store associate when they arrived.
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May 14, 2021 | WGN Radio 720Jon Abt, Co-President of Glenview-based Abt Electronics, tells John about expansion plans that will double the size of their warehouse, their new, upgraded recycle center and how they were able to manage through the pandemic.
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May 10, 2021 | Chicago Tribune"Glenview-based Abt Electronics is getting even bigger. Rising sales and a wider range of merchandise mean the 85-year-old retailer, which carries everything from electronics and appliances to furniture and fitness equipment, has outgrown its warehouse, said Jon Abt, co-president."
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April 30, 2021 | InsiderOnly one national chain made it into Consumer Reports' top five (Costco, 4th place). Regional appliance retailers otherwise dominate the top of the list, with Chicago-area Abt Electronics taking the number one spot.
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April 22, 2021 | WGN Radio 720Just in time for Earth Day, Abt Electronics unveiled its new recycling center. Located on the southern part of Abt's property in Glenview, the new center is two-and-a-half times bigger than the previous one and features updated equipment, including a GreenMax machine for recycling Styrofoam.
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April 20, 2021 | WGN Radio 720Apple's first big event of 2021 is scheduled for today. and is expected to offer a series of tablet updates alongside major software upgrades for its iPads and iPhones and perhaps even new AirTags tracking tech. Carl Prouty, Abt's technologist, joined Bob Sirott to talk about that and more.
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April 9, 2021 | Daily HeraldAbt Electronics in Glenview has completed a major expansion of its recycling center and remains committed to recycling 95% of its own waste, the company said.
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April 5, 2021 | Chicago TribuneThe Maine 207 Foundation, which raises money for student and staff programming, will hold a virtual benefit on Wednesday, April 14 from 7 to 8 p.m. The grand prize drawing is a $500 gift card from Abt Electronics.
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March 19, 2021 | The Penny HoarderThe longer you can hold off buying the product, the more money you're going to save," said Carl Prouty, tech expert with Abt Electronics and YouTube personality. "(The manufacturers) try to get what they can out of the early adopters and then once they're done buying, (sellers) have to cater to the people who are maybe on the fence that could be swayed by a drop in prices.
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February 4, 2021 | Daily HeraldAbt Electronics has teamed up with RPM Seafood to offer the "RPM Seafood x Abt" date night at-home experience Feb. 12-14 featuring a meal package…
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February 4, 2021 | WBBM Newsradio On-DemandSuper Bowl Sunday is a huge television event, and having the right technology is key to maximizing the viewing experience. Carl Prouty, technologist at Abt Electronics in Glenview, joins the Noon Business Hour.
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January 26, 2021 | WGNSpending a lot of time flopped down on the couch with your trusty remote in hand? John Landecker understands. Luckily he's got tips, tricks and gadgets from Abt Electronics that will upgrade your TV room to new levels of comfort and give you an amazing home viewing experience.
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December 2, 2020 | Daily HeraldMike and Jon Abt are among the four brothers who are co-presidents of Abt in Glenview. The grill they are standing beside, along with heating units, is among the trending holiday gift items, since people are hosting more outdoor gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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November 27, 2020 | ABCIn Glenview, Abt Electronics said that appetite has not slowed down. Giant TVs were still rolling through the parking lot as the store continues to see demand for home appliances too.
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November 27, 2020 | WGNThe parking lot at Abt Electronics, in Glenview, was packed as shoppers looked for good deals. "We drove around the parking lot twice because there were no spaces," Judy Kelly said. "Then I said ‘there's one, go get it.'"
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November 11, 2020 | USA TodayWe've done the research and found the best places to buy major appliances right now online, including the retailers that will ship right to your door and still have a good-sized inventory to browse through. This is especially helpful if you are trying to avoid in-person shopping due to the pandemic
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August 12, 2020 | WGNAna Belaval and Carl from Abt went on-air to discuss 2020 back-to-school tech for students.
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May 11, 2020 | AARP"Movado Museum Classic Watch (starting at $495, movado.com): A watch makes for a great grownup accessory — and reminds new grads to get to work on time. Movado's Museum Classic watches come in a variety of styles and finishes. Carl Prouty, a gift expert at Abt Electronics, favors the model with an adjustable calfskin band and black dial..."
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April 2, 2020 | The Strategist"Shirley Hood, Appliance Specialist at Abt Electronics and Appliances in Glenview, Illinois, agrees: Upright freezers are "great if you don't typically freeze a lot of things," she says."
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January 23, 2020 | Wirecutter"Built-in ice makers can be finicky, and they're expensive to fix, too. Shirley Hood, an appliance specialist at Abt Electronics, said that ice-maker issues account for about 10 percent of the service calls the store makes on new refrigerators. The problem is usually related to a dispenser or water line that has frozen shut..."
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December 12, 2019 | Daily Herald"GLENVIEW — BlueStar, a manufacturer of high-performance appliances for the home, announced the opening of a new showroom at Abt Electronics, 1200 N Milwaukee Ave., in Glenview."
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December 12, 2019 | KBB Online"Appliance manufacturer BlueStar has announced the opening of a new showroom at Abt Electronics, one of the nation's largest independent electronics and appliance retailers, located in Glenview, Illinois. The experiential space features 18 BlueStar products where home chefs can personally experience the power and design mastery of BlueStar appliances."
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November 25, 2019 | Consumer Reports"...Yet those top-of-mind stores aren't the retailers our members like best. That honor goes to Abt, the Chicago-area retailer that is CR's top major-appliance retailer for the 10th year in a row. Abt, which has one sprawling store in Glenview, Ill., but ships nationwide, earns top marks for almost every factor we measure—selection, service, in-store atmosphere, website usability, and home delivery. For price, it was rated above average..."
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November 8, 2019 | Chicago Tribune"For the past decade, Energage has been ranking workplaces in the Chicago area and the nation through employee surveys, assessing everything from work-life balance to confidence in company leadership."
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October 3, 2019 | Twice"'Dealer of the Year is a great example to inspire the community of Control4 Dealers, with Abt winning the honor a second year in a row,' said Bryce Judd, leader of global sales for SnapAV in a statement. 'And it's not just dealers who support our vision for the smart home; Distributors like DISAC, our Distributor of the Year, are critical to supporting our customers worldwide...'"
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July 11, 2019 | Chicago Tribune"On a recent day, a small group of hospital leaders gathered in an unlikely place to learn more about keeping patients happy: suburban megastore Abt Electronics. They sank into cushy recliners in Abt's model home movie theater — a space tricked out with nearly $500,000 of equipment — to learn about the importance of options and customization."
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April 18, 2019 | Daily Herald"Those that made the mid-sized list include Hub Group in Oak Brook, AAR in Wood Dale, Empire Today in Northlake, Abt Electronics in Glenview, and Ingredion in Westchester."
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April 17, 2019 | Forbes"Abt Electronics is one of the last examples of a nearly defunct species of business: the family-owned, single-location electronics and appliance retailer. Jon Abt, one of four brothers who currently run the business, says Abt has survived the onslaughts of Best Buy and Amazon by truly providing what many businesses only talk about: great customer service. It also has a big, beautiful store—70,000 square feet—with tremendous selection." View the America's Best Midsize Employers 2019 List
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April, 2019 | Chain Store Age (CSA)"'Sustainability evolved over the years," said Abt. "I was the catalyst. I was attending medical school in Denver, which is a pretty earthy place.' Abt, who began working for Abt Electronics part-time in 1975, ultimately did not pursue a career in medicine. Joining the retail operation full-time in 1989, he first got involved with corporate sustainability by looking at the company's large waste stream..."
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April, 2019 | Reader's Digest"Leaving some residue on them is necessary in order for the detergent to work properly, says Shirley Hood, an appliance expert and sales representative with Abt Electronics..."
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February 25, 2019 | Home Theater Review"The Wrong Screen Size Can Ruin a Room. All too often, customers insist on buying a display--whether it's a projection screen or flat-panel UHD TV--that's just "too big relative to the space and viewing distance" they have in their room, according to Alan Guyes... ..."Bigger is better, but only to a point, and we find that we frequently have to work with consumers to moderate the large screens/displays that they initially want for their space," he said. Agreeing, Greg Porthan, custom audio installation manager at Abt Electronics in Glenview, Illinois, told me: "Customers have a hard time understanding the size of their wall." It's best not to proceed, therefore, without making sure you have the correct measurement of that wall and the space you have to work with."
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January 2019 | Twice"'Considering there is no content for 8K at the moment and the technology hasn't been standardized, making the leap isn't for everyone,' agreed Jon Abt, co-president of Glenview, Ill.-based Abt Electronics, which has sold around a dozen of the first Samsung 8K model. 'It's certainly at a very early adopter stage at the moment, but the upscaling from 4K is promising for today's buyers. There will be an influx of sets in 2019 at lower price points, which should open the market up.'"
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January 2019 | The Retail Observer"Abt Electronics, the nation's largest single-store retailer of electronics and appliances, located in Glenview, IL, has once again expanded its 100,000+ square foot showroom in honor of its 80th anniversary. The new Inspiration Studio, premiered on Oct. 13, adds an additional 10,000 square feet in the loft area of the store's famous atrium, featuring premier kitchen appliances from a dozen luxury manufacturers that include Bosch, Dacor, Gaggenau, Jenn Air, La Cornue, LG, Miele, Monogram, Thermador, Samsung, Sub-Zero/Wolf, and Viking."
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December 23, 2018 | Omaha World Herald"Whether you are getting a big new television over the holidays or your New Year's resolution is to reconfigure the layout and furniture in the room your older TV calls home, it pays to carefully ponder exactly where and how best to situate that large flat screen display for maximum enjoyment and safety, say the pros. "Choosing the ideal spot for your television is extremely important. People's rooms don't necessarily grow with the size of the TVs they purchase, so finding the right location is essential," said Carl Prouty, a technology expert for Abt Electronics in Glenview, Illinois."
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December 20, 2018 | Shopper Marketing"We talk about "experiential retail" a lot these days. Well, look up that term and the Abt Electronics logo just might be there. Located in suburban Chicago, Abt is 82 years young. (For the record, Abt is the family name.) Abt is the largest single-store operator of electronics, appliances and home furnishings in the U.S."
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November 30, 2018 | SheFinds"If you need to utilize airplane mode sometime soon, likely on your next flight where it's FAA-mandated, there are a few important things to know. For one, you can't send or receive emergency calls or texts because the setting disables all cellular and WiFi networks. "Airplane mode turns off the cellular radio, WiFi and Bluetooth on an iPhone," Chad Taylor, technology expert with Abt Electronics tells us."
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October 19, 2018 | Travel + Leisure"Battery cases work by passing power through the case rather than through a wall charger, explained Chad Taylor, a technology expert at Abt Electronics. "The difference is: The more premium brands have better hardware and software that does not allow the device to overcharge the phone or tablet," Taylor said. "They also use better batteries that are tested. Make sure you have a product that does not overcharge your phone."..."
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October 4, 2018 | Washington Post"Most other electronics that have bricks will give you this information," says Chad Taylor, a sales manager and technology expert with Abt Electronics, an electronics retailer based in Glenview, Ill. "But you just might need a magnifying glass to read it."
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September 18, 2018 | AVNation"Abt Electronics really stood out this year. Their incredible showroom remodel, extensive commitment to consumer-facing events, and new programs for designers and architects will continue to educate prospective customers and influencers on the benefits of living in a Control4 automated home," said Bryce Judd, Control4 Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales. "They are a great example of how the combination of a well-trained team, a beautiful new showroom to showcase smart home possibilities and experiences, and personalization for every project is the perfect recipe for success."
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September, 2018 | Reader's Digest"Illinois residents love this appliance retailer, giving it the highest possible customer service rating for 12 years in a row, according to Consumer Reports. A great selection of products, good prices, and friendly service were all cited as reasons why Abt is a great place to shop, outranking its national, much-larger competitors."
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September, 2018 | Retail CIO Outlook"We bought a refrigerator from Abt that didn't quite fit... Not only did Abt take the refrigerator out and put it back on the truck, but they came back two hours later, installed the new one and refunded me $50 for the cheaper model... It was a great experience from beginning to end."
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September, 2018 | Reader's Digest"The Amazon products are just like any other voice-activated products: They are always listening. Not necessarily spying, but listening. They have to constantly listen in order to work properly. Alexa does keep a log and it stores it to ensure that commands and voice recognition get better."—Chad Taylor, technology expert"
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July 11, 2018 | the abso!ute sound"Abt Electronics, reported to be the nation's largest single-store appliance and electronic retailer, played host to a launch event for the latest line of Dynamo subwoofers from MartinLogan, on Thursday, June 28th, at 6:00 p.m. in its Glenview, IL, space (some 10 miles north of O'Hare International Airport in Chicago)."
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July 3, 2018 | Entrepreneur"In this video, Jon Abt discusses the importance of understanding your company's potential to grow. As Abt Electronics grew, the company that was seemingly landlocked took their products to the online marketplace as a great alternative way to service their customers."
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June, 2018 | Twice"2017 was another dynamite year for the white-goods business, but you wouldn't know it looking at the TWICE Top 50 Major Appliance Retailers Report."
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May, 2018 | CEPro"In another healthy sign, Illinois-based retailer Abt Electronics reported $52 million of its total $400 million in sales from custom installation, including sales of equipment sold for installation, along with the installation labor itself."
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March 20, 2018 | MakeItBetter.net"During his time as a student at the University of Colorado, Mike Abt worked as a naturalist at a camp on an island in Washington state. The island was abundant not only in natural beauty, but also in pigs that ate much of the food waste from the camp. It was a lesson in reusing and recycling that Abt took to heart later at the family business..."
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January 31, 2018 | CardRates.com"Whether in-store or online, the Abt Credit Card, issued through Synchrony Financial, offers flexible terms and payment plans that make anything from replacing your refrigerator to a full room remodel affordable for nearly anyone."
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January 25, 2018 | Glenview Patch"Abt Electronics (1200 N. Milwaukee) is kicking off Super Bowl weekend with a fun-filled, feel-good fundraising event. On Thursday, February 1st from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., some of Chicago's most notable chefs will take on Abt's first-ever Charity Chili Challenge and compete to cook up the ultimate batch of chili for the chance to win a $5,000 donation for their charity of choice from the Abt Family Foundation..."
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January 24, 2018 | Reuters"Jon Abt, co-president of retailer Abt Electronics, said the price of washers made outside the United States may increase only by about $50 as he expected the tariff to be borne by manufacturers rather than consumers. "If somebody really wants an LG washer, they're going to spend that extra money for it," Abt said in an interview on Wednesday, adding that Samsung and LG had been planning for such a move and that their U.S. plants would mitigate the blow from the tariff. "The indications we're getting from our manufacturing partners is that this shouldn't have a huge impact on their overall business," he said. Abt counts LG among its top washer vendors, after Whirlpool, General Electric Co and Samsung."
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January 8, 2018 | Chicago Sun-Times"Online, I found that the nearby Apple store is booked, in essence, forever. But the Apple scheduling site offered a second option: Abt... Abt should be on those lists of places in Chicago you must go before you die. It's an electronics store in the same sense that St. Peter's Basilica is a church. Every electronic device made, with the newest and highest tech featured prominently...The clerk took my phone and told me to return in an hour. I almost blurted out, "Oh no, not an hour! At Abt! Whatever will I do???"
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December 27, 2017 | Associated Press"Jon Abt says his appliance and furniture store held its own this holiday season, up against competition like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and more, by capitalizing on advantages it has over the big guys. Abt offers free technical support for the life of a product and some free delivery. The store, in the Chicago suburb of Glenview, is designed to be entertaining - it offers chocolate chip cookies, a Santa every weekend during the holidays, and an aquarium in the store year-round that give customers and their families an experience that goes beyond shopping for a TV..."
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December 20, 2017 | Wish-TV"Abt is one of the largest retailers of electronics in the nation. And they have amazing customer service from their Glenview, IL home. Just call or go to their website and you'll have someone help you figure out the best gift for the techie in your life. Here are a few examples. In addition to traditional electronic gadgets, Abt features many fun, unique gift ideas for the hard-to-shop for guy..."
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December 11, 2017 | Chicago Sun-Times"Calling all junior foodies! On the heels of youngest-ever and first female "MasterChef Junior" champ Addison Osta Smith's holiday cookie demonstration Sunday at Abt Electronics in Glenview..."
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December 4, 2017 | Business Insider"For decades, Sears was the top store in the US for buying dishwashers, refrigerators, stoves, and other major household appliances. But with Sears closing hundreds of stores, shoppers are now going elsewhere for these major purchases...Out of 22 major appliance sellers, Abt Electronics and Appliances had the highest ratings, followed by Amazon, Costco, Nebraska Furniture Mart, and R.C. Willey Home Furnishings. Abt...received top ratings in almost every category"
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December 4, 2017 | All Dressed Up With Nothing To Drink"I suck at electronics. You would never know that I started my professional career hawking them at CDW... ...no wonder I lasted 6 months. I am a devout ABT shopper- they are the largest single-store retailer in the country for electronics and appliances and we have purchased every single piece of electronic equipment there in our home for the past 10 years. They have it all, and the experts to tell you about it...plus- Dylan's Candy Bar."
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December 1, 2017 | Hosting Advice"Originally launched as a radio store on an $800 investment in 1936, Abt Electronics now operates a 450,000-square-foot facility outside of Chicago. More than 1,400 employees are on hand to provide shoppers with helpful insights on sometimes confusing technologies. As the holiday gift-giving season approaches, we're honoring Abt with our Developers' Choice™ recognition for informative, vendor-neutral computer buying guides that streamline the entire shopping experience."
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November 30, 2017 | Daily Herald Business Ledger"Holiday shopping for the consumer electronics industry is off to a strong start, according to Glenview-based Abt Electronics, which saw TVs, GoPros and Fitbits as popular gifts over the Black Friday weekend. The retailer said it experienced a significant traffic increase in store and online during 2017's biggest shopping days. Abt shattered its previous in-store sales numbers with a 15 percent increase from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday, bucking the national trend of dropping sales for brick-and-mortar stores."
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November 29, 2017 | Twice"The retailer said its lone Chicagoland superstore "shattered" prior company records with a 15 percent increase in in-store sales and a 10 percent spike in foot traffic for the four-day period of Black Friday through Cyber Monday (the showroom was closed for Thanksgiving). "We were surprised by how much our in-store sales numbers and foot traffic surged," acknowledged co-president Jon Abt. "Abt continues to prove that if you give customers a reason to come in, they still enjoy the in-store shopping experience.""
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November 28, 2017 | Retail Dive"Abt Electronics, the Glenview, Ill.-based retailer that touts itself as the nation's largest single-store electronics, appliances and home goods retailer, said it had a 15% year-over-year increase in in-store sales during the period from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday, growth that shattered a previous record for the long holiday weekend, according to an Abt press release emailed to Retail Dive."
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November 28, 2017 | Consumer ReportsBest and Worst Appliance Stores"When Consumer Reports asked 42,000 of its subscribers about their recent appliance purchases, we found that more than three out of five online small-appliance purchases were made from Amazon.com. Amazon has been one of the top-rated small-appliance sellers in our appliance retailer survey for 12 years in a row. Among the highest-rated major-appliance retailers—for the eighth year running—is Abt Electronics and Appliances, a huge store outside Chicago that ships around the country."
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November 10, 2017 | Chicago TribuneFor the past eight years, Energage, formerly WorkplaceDynamics, has been ranking workplaces in the Chicago area and the nation through employee surveys, assessing everything from work-life balance to confidence in company leadership. This year, Abt ranked 3rd overall.
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November 10, 2017 | Chicago Tribune"Abt Electronics, which employs about 1,400 people in its Glenview store, also scored high in meaningfulness, which President Mike Abt believes reflects the nature of the home retailer's purpose: to help people to sleep well, cook for their families and be entertained."
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October 18, 2017 | TwiceThis fall, the LG OLED TV Cinema House powered by Dolby will be making stops across the country including: Nov 11-12: Glenview, IL Abt Electronics Retail Store...
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October 13, 2017 | U.S. News"The good headsets like the HTC Vive are still $600, and you still need a good computer to run them well," says Chad Taylor, the Connect Store Manager at Abt Electronics, the nation's largest single-store retailer of electronics, appliances and home goods located in Glenview, Illinois. "I do not see VR being used for a simple purchasing decision at a reasonable price point."
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September 18, 2017 | Candy Industry"Abt Electronics, a sprawling appliance store in the northern Chicago suburb of Glenview, has everything customers could need. Washers? Check. Dryers? Another check. Dishwashers? They've got them. How about a Dylan's Candy Bar? That's right — a licensed Dylan's boutique inside the appliance store. As of June, they have that, too."
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July 27, 2017 | Chicago Tribune"For more than 80 years, Abt has built its reputation by offering sweet deals on major appliances. Now the Glenview-based retailer is offering deals on sweets. In an unusual partnership, Abt recently opened a licensed Dylan's Candy Bar boutique inside its 350,000-square-foot appliance store, selling signature chocolate, liquorice and gummy bears right next to its washing machines and big-screen TVs."
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April 19, 2017 | Twice"But rather than spelling the end of brick-and-mortar, it merely marks a new beginning, as service-intensive luxury retailers like Pirch and Starpower, and creative, engaging and immersive showrooms like those of Abt Electronics and Video & Audio Center's Westfield Topanga store, represent the wave of the future..."
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April 3, 2017 | Chicago Tribune"How big of a range, and how many features do you need? Lawrence Stevens, a sales associate at ABT Electronics store in Chicago, said pro-style ranges come in 30-, 36- and 48-inch widths. A 36-inch range will likely have six burners, but a 30-inch will tend to have four, he said. The less expensive the model, the fewer options or features the range will have. There may not be a griddle burner, say, or there may be five burners instead of six, he said."
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February, 2017 | Winnetka Living"Abt Electronics - This isn't just a place to buy appliances! Abt has it all for an afternoon of family fun. There are enough snacks to feed you all, like free popcorn and freshly baked cookies on Saturdays and Sundays from one of the demonstration kitchens..."
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February 19, 2017 | Star Advertiser"In fact, most people place wall-installed TVs too high, says Elliott. Greg Porthan, custom audio and video installation manager at Abt Electronics in Glenview, Ill., recommends hanging it 46 inches off the ground in a living space where you sit to watch and between 52 and 55 inches high in a bedroom, since you're likely sitting up or lying down..."
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February, 2017 | Reader's Digest"We live and die by our cell phone, rarely giving it the chance to reboot and refresh. But are you harming the device without knowing it? We asked the experts... After a couple of years of leaving your laptop plugged in all the time, you can expect it not to hold much of a charge at all when you go portable..."
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February/March, 2017 | Traditional HomeHere's a Better Way To Shop - Try before you buy is the hot trend in shopping. At Abt Electronics in the Chicago suburb of Glenview, kitchen designer Mick DeGulio created the Inspiration Sudio..."
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February 6, 2017 | HomeTheaterReviews.com"The increased presence of emerging tech products at CES was noticed by the retailers I interviewed. TVs 'still made a strong showing,' said Mark Sasicki, TV buyer at Abt Electronics in Glenview, IL. He pointed to Sony's first OLED TVs, Samsung's new QLED TVs, and LG's wallpaper-thin Signature OLED TVs as being standout announcements. But he added, 'The connected house products--controlling the TV, music, lights, or thermostat by your smartphone or your voice--were the most exciting trend and will bring the biggest change in people's daily interaction with their electronics.' The integration of connected devices with Amazon Alexa and other voice-assistance platforms has made such products even more revolutionary because, 'instead of hitting buttons, you now will be just speaking to your electronics,' he said."
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January 23, 2017 | Daily Herald"Bob Abt's death in 2016 was a turning point of sorts for his four sons. The time of grief turned to energy as the next generation of owners worked to ensure that Glenview-based Abt Electronics Inc., would become the destination their father wanted..."
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January 4, 2017 | The Associated Press"For some buyers, lower prices means a chance to upgrade to bigger sets. Jon Abt, co-president of Abt Electronics retail store near Chicago, said the 55-inch "sweet spot" TV size for the family room seems to have jumped to 65-inch and larger..."
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January, 2017 | Consumers Digest"De Giulio's residential interior-design work has been featured in Architectural Digest, among others, and was used to create the 12 kitchen vignettes of the expansive Inspiration Studio at megastore Abt, which is one of the country's largest independent retailers of appliances, electronics and myriad other products..."
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January, 2017 | Kitchen & Bath Business"As a third-generation, family-run business, the impressive Abt Electronics showroom in Glenview, IL, encompasses 100,000 square feet, but company CEO Bob Abt had a vision to create a new space that would offer truly inspirational experience to visitors...
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Dec 12, 2016 | Highland Park Today"If you're looking for something new – either for a gift or for yourself – take a look at some of the hottest, coolest and most sizzling items around... ...Find these fantastic finds and more at abt.com or at their store Abt Electronics, 1200 N. Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, 800-860-3577. View PDF"
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Nov 22, 2016 | Daily Herald"Abt will close Thanksgiving and won't tease customers with Black Friday doorbusters that run out quickly... "There's nothing worse than someone going to a store and they only have three or four of the items and they're sold out and the people are knocking each other over for them," said co-President Jon Abt."
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Nov 15, 2016 | Save Room For DesignAbt is the nation's largest single-store retailer of electronics and appliances in the country, showcasing over 100,000 square feet of numerous products to choose from. Located in Glenview, Illinois, they are famous for being a one-stop shop, spanning from kitchen appliances to home entertainment systems. Already well-known within the industry, Abt decided to outdo themselves yet again with their Inspiration Studio...
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Nov 11, 2016 | Chicago Tribune"Even though we have 1,350 people here, really it's just a small family business at heart," said Jon Abt, who, along with his three brothers, serves as co-president. "People genuinely enjoy coming to work."
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November 11, 2016 | Chicago TribuneAbt Electronics, Assurance Agency and Medpro Health Providers have taken the top spots for large, midsize and small Chicagoland workplaces, respectively, according to rankings released by WorkplaceDynamics on behalf of the Chicago Tribune...
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Oct 28, 2016 | Chicago Tribune"In fact, most people place wall-installed TVs too high, says Elliott. Greg Porthan, custom audio and video installation manager at ABT Electronics in Glenview, Ill., recommends hanging it 46 inches off the ground in a living space where you sit to watch and between 52 and 55 inches high in a bedroom, since you're likely sitting up or lying down..."
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Oct 17, 2016 | Chicago TribuneThe Inspiration Studio consists of twelve interconnected spaces, each devoted to a particular manufacturer. De Giulio said the spaces were designed on a continuum, with each space flowing into one another. Additionally, each kitchen is fully functional to allow for demonstrations...
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Oct 17, 2016 | KBB OnlineAbt Electronics the nation's largest single-store retailer of electronics and appliances located in Glenview, Ill., has once again expanded its 100,000+sq.-ft. showroom in honor of its 80th anniversary. The new Inspiration Studio, which premiered on Oct. 13th...
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June 28, 2016 | DNAinfoMike Abt said his grandparents would be mighty impressed 80 yearsafter they founded a teeny, tiny radio store in Logan Square. Over the last eight decades, the former Abt Radio has gone from a small shop at 2858 N. Milwaukee Ave. with three employees to mega-sized Abt Electronics in Glenview...
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June 21, 2016 | Chicago TribuneJosh Davis of Abt Electronics, the Glenview-based appliance retailer, said one hot feature this summer is Weber's 'Sear Station,' which the Palatine-based Weber-Stephen Products' web site defines as 'basically three burners that are closer together than the other burners on the grill. What this does is create a zone on the grill that can get hotter much faster than other areas, which is great for speeding up the time it takes to get the grates hot enough for searing...
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June 20, 2016 | GearBrainOwning a drone is one thing. Flying it safely is another, which is why Grant Mallman, drone pilot and instructor with Abt Electronics, one of the country's largest single-store retailers of electronics and appliances, recommends learning how to fly a cheap drone before taking a more expensive machine out for a spin.
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June 20, 2016 | Trucks.com"A lot of our guys rolled their eyes" when Abt Electronics announced it was moving to Class 5 trucks with four-cylinder engines, said Chuck Metoyer, who managers the Midwestern consumer electronics and appliance retailer's 450-truck fleet.
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June 12, 2016 | Daily Herald"'People are saying, "Well, if I'm going to buy this nice patio set and this nice sofa or sectional to put on my patio, why not have some electronics, some sound or a TV to go along with that?" says Jim Kozicki, the home audio and furniture buyer for Abt Electronics in Glenview. 'It's all intertwined together. It really started with the improvement in outdoor furniture, and it's now gone full-bore into creating a true entertainment space on their patio and on their deck.'"
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March 23, 2016 | MarTech AdvisorAbt's Director of Digital Marketing Bryan Benavides is speaking at the Modern Marketing Experience in Las Vegas from April 26-28, 2016.
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February 8, 2016 | ForbesEver since LG's new top-of-the-line 'Signature' OLED TV stole the show at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, AV fans across the world have been waiting on tenterhooks to find out if this remarkable-looking TV might be something they may just, possibly, perhaps, if they really scrimped and saved, be able to afford.
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February 8, 2016 | USA TodayThose sleek luminescent OLED TVs promoted in LG's Super Bowl commercial are landing earlier than expected. Select retailers across the U.S. will have the new super-thin 65-inch Signature 4K Ultra HD OLED TVs in stores Monday and will be taking pre-orders for the...
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January 31, 2016 | Daily HeraldThe Abt Electronics store in Glenview has an on-site recycling center where customers of new products can exchange their old ones, but that's a rarity in the region.
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January 30, 2016 | CBS ChicagoSuper Bowl 50 is just over a week away in Santa Clara, Calif., but for less money than buying a ticket and traveling for the big game, you can buy a state-of-the-art TV and watch it on CBS 2.
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January 27, 2016 | Chicago TribuneRetailer Abt Electronics, toy manufacturer Radio Flyer, caterers Tasty Catering and consultants Integrated Project Management were all recognized on the list published in the Feb. 8 issue of Forbes.
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January 27, 2016 | Crain's Chicago BusinessForbes' selections were based on growth and financial stability, as well as the companies' nonfinancial priorities, like their attention to providing quality products, fostering great workplaces and contributions to the community. Family-owned Abt, based in Glenview, is the largest independent, single-store electronics and appliance retailer in the country.
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January 25, 2016 | Home Theater ReviewSoundbar sales are poised to reach the $1 billion mark for the first time in the U.S. this year. So, now is as good a time as any to gauge the current state of the soundbar market--especially in terms of the category's effect on the overall audio market and CE retailers.
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January 25, 2016 | Angies ListWhether you want to feel like you're watching the big game from the stadium or enjoying a big-screen movie experience at home, the right surround sound speakers can help you build a home theater.
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January 21, 2016 | Crain's Chicago BusinessSleep6, an online mattress retailer with headquarters in Chicago, began selling its mattresses Jan. 4. The mattresses are made in California with premium latex foam for cooling and bounce, and memory foam for supportive comfort...
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January 20, 2016 | Chicago TribuneHere's what someone said, somewhere, to someone else: You're only as happy as your least happy child. Talk about a buzz kill. I don't care how motivated and crazed a parent might be, or how loving and smothering: sometimes it's impossible to...
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January 8, 2016 | TD AmeritradeWearables continue to drive what's new in technology. That was evident to those plugged in to the early January Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas...
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Holiday 2015 | Chicago Life MagazineThe Kitchen of Tomorrow has arrived, almost. Robots aren't preparing our dinners and cleaning up afterward, but modern kitchens are amazingly intelligent...
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October 8, 2015 | Hamodia Inyan MagazineAs we settle back into routine now we need to think about restocking our refrigerators and freezers. We spoke to Shirley Hood, a knowledgable sales expert at Abt Electronics, who provided us with information on purchasing and maintaining...
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October 19, 2015 | Go Banking RatesChances are you're reading this with a cell phone next to you or right in your pocket. And if you have a smartphone, like 64 percent of Americans do according to Pew Research Center, you might even be reading this on your phone...
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September 9, 2015 | WGN RadioThe Wintrust Business Lunch starts with a look at the markets and investing with Terry Savage. Jim Soreng, executive director of the Illinois Beverage Association, outlines the effects of a proposed tax on sugary drinks. Scott Kleinberg has trending topics, and Josh Davis of Abt Electronics reports on announcements from Apple...
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July 27, 2015 | Appliance RetailerBob Abt, CEO of Chicago retail institution Abt Electronics, has died at 77. Abt Electronics was a major retail destination for the Narta Group which took over 200 members, suppliers and media...
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July 26, 2015 | Sun-Times columnist, Neil SteinbergBob Abt was an iconic Chicago businessman. He died last Thursday, and I thought I'd share the afternoon we spent together five years ago, touring his family's magnificent store...
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July 24, 2015 | Chicago TribuneBob Abt, CEO of Abt Electronics and known as a Chicago retail legend who guided the company through the rise and decline of national competitors such as Circuit City and Best Buy, has died at age 77...
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July 24, 2015 | The Glenview LanternBob Abt, the CEO of Glenview's Abt Electronics, died yesterday after a three-year struggle with cancer, according to a company spokesperson. A release from the store states that Bob, 77, began working at the family business...
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July 24, 2015 | The Glenview PatchBob Abt, CEO of Glenview-based Abt Electronics, died Thursday at the age of 77. Abt is credited with growing the business his parents, Dave and Jewel Abt, started in 1936 - according to the Chicago Tribune. His work in keeping the business successful...
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July 24, 2015 | TwiceGlenview, Ill. — Bob Abt, CEO of Chicagoland retail institution Abt Electronics, has died. He was 77. Abt and his four sons — Michael, Ricky, Billy and Jon — ran the family's single 37-acre mega retail facility here, which has evolved and grown...
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July 24, 2015 | DealerscopeAbt, the patriarch of the Abt family, entered the business in 1953 and eventually succeeded his parents, Abt founders David and Jewel Abt, who started the company as Abt Radio in 1936 in Chicago...
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July 24, 2015 | Crain's Chicago BusinessRobert Abt, CEO of the namesake Glenview retailer billed as the country's biggest single-store seller of electronics and appliances, died yesterday at his north suburban home. He was 77 and had been ill with cancer for three years...
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July 24, 2015 | WGN RadioSirott and Murciano spend some time remembering Bob Abt, the patriarch of Abt Electronics. The Bannos brothers arrive on a lighter note to "chew the fat" and hear Marianne role her "R"s. Then Al Maag, softball historian...
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July 24, 2015 | ABC 7 ChicagoBob Abt, the CEO of Glenview-based Abt Electronics whose parents started the business in 1936, passed away Thursday, according to a company spokesman. He was 77. Abt had battled cancer for the past three years, but still went into work every day until...
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July 10, 2015 | Chicago TribuneIt feels as if it's 100 degrees inside, and you need some tools to cool down your house stat. We rounded up some experts who offered quick-fix tips to get your home down to a reasonable temperature — even if the sun is trying its hardest to make you sweat...
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Arpil 13, 2015 | Chicago TribuneIt's never too early to early to start eco-friendly habits! Abt Electronics and Appliances, the largest independent single-store retailer in the country and devoted green retailer that recycles up to 95% of its waste, is hosting a day of educational Earth Day celebrations in-store at 1200 N. Milwaukee Ave, Glenview on Sunday, April 19 from 12-4:00 pm...
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March 26, 2015 | RetailWireWhen merchants think of building retail empires they typically envision opening location after location across wide geographic areas. Abt Electronics and Appliances has taken a different approach. It simply continues to expand its already significant presence...
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February 11, 2015 | Wall Street JournalIt has been a slow start for Google Inc.'s smartwatches. Research firm Canalys says just 720,000 smartwatches powered by Android Wear, Google's operating system for wearable devices, shipped in the last six months of 2014...
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December 18, 2014 | AP NewsOnline shopping has become as volatile as stock market trading. Wild, minute-by-minute price swings on everything from clothes to TVs have made it difficult for holiday shoppers to "buy low."...
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December 16, 2014 | CBS ChicagoInternet security cameras are amazing technology, but if your webcam isn't properly setup, you may not be the only person in the world watching...
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November 18, 2014 | CBS ChicagoDo you need to pick up an iPad for your brother, a DVD player for your parents, and what the heck, maybe a new TV for your living room? Then consider checking out Abt Electronics on Black Friday...
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October 16, 2014 | Daily HeraldAs television technology advances, so do the acronyms and the prices. But consumers likely will enjoy the shock-and-awe of watching a more incredible picture...
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June 15, 2014 | WMAQ-TV NBC 5 Weekend TodayCharlie Wojciechowski shows us some last minute gifts for Father's Day that are available at ABT in Gleview...
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June 15, 2014 | WGN-TVThe largest LED smart TV on the market has made its way to Glenview. The Samsung 110" UHD 4K LED 3D Smart Frameless HDTV is 110 inches, and completely frameless...
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June 15, 2014 | WGNThe largest LED smart TV on the market has made its way to Glenview. The Samsung 110" UHD 4K LED 3D Smart Frameless HDTV is 110 inches, and completely frameless...
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June 12, 2014 | Entrepreneur MagazineLikely, we have all done it. We walk into a retail store, browse their huge selection of inventory, talk with their highly-trained salespeople, pull out our smart phones, scan the product barcode and...
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June 11, 2014 | Twice MagazineNew York — Samsung held its annual star-studded Hope for Children Gala last night at Cipriani Wall Street, here, honoring Samsung's guests and partners who have helped improve children's lives across the U.S...
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June 10, 2014 | CSNCHICAGO.COMLooking for the ultimate Father's Day gift? This could be it-- if you're looking to spend $150,000 on dear old dad...
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June 2, 2014 | CE OutlookAnother store that was omitted from the Top 25 Car Audio Specialists, was actually the top grossing store to our knowledge, for a single store location. We left out Chicago's ABT Electronics...
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April 30, 2014 | Illinois Cops MagazineFederal, state and local law enforcement agencies have come to Abt Electronics in Glenview to further their crime-fighting prowess and proficiency...
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April 24, 2014 | Realtor MagazineWhether theyre getting their house ready for the market or creating a dream kitchen in a home they just bought, clients considering a major kitchen redo will need guidance...
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April 22, 2014 | NBC ChicagoMany electronics contain materials which could pollute the environment or pose a health risk if not properly discarded...
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February 2, 2014 | WGNTVJosh Davis explains the best electronics for watching the Olympics...
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January 29, 2014 | WGNTVJosh Davis explains game day electronics from Abt...
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November 27, 2013 | Northbrook PatchChristmas season is go time for retailers. How they're hustling to satisfy consumers' wishes...
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July 24, 2013 | Northbrook PatchI had no idea I needed a watermelon-decorated watermelon knife, until I saw one at Abt...
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June 4, 2013 | CBS ChicagoMothers are wonderful, however, dads and their support often come in under the radar. Why not surprise him with more than a giant vat of caramel corn or another set of cheesy grilling tools?...
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May 30, 2013 | Daily HeraldBack in the days before I had a wife, kids, mortgage, 401(k), PPO, lawn mower, colonoscopy results and other trappings of a severe case of adulthood, I owned a $700 VCR...
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April 22, 2013 | USA TodayThe garage is going more high-tech, high-gloss and high-end at many houses. But it doesn't have to be upscale to be functional or fun. Forget dusty gray concrete, exposed wall beams and a broken down TV in the corner. Many of today's garages have granite-like floors, cabinets that would be at home in pricey kitchens and audio and video that...
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April 12, 2013 | Crain's Chicago BusinessPlass Appliance & Furniture Inc., once one of metro Chicago's bigger appliance retailers, is liquidating and will close its five remaining stores by summer...
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March 28, 2013 | Yahoo! HomeAre you searching for a way to watch your favorite shows, without having to pay the high price for cable TV? Whether cable is too expensive, or just not available in your area, don't despair. Cable isn't the only game in town.
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March 26, 2013 | Northbrook PatchAs of March 20, it has been officially spring, and if you are planning on entertaining this year for Passover or Easter, you might be in the mood for a special dish to serve. Chef Johnny Collante, the Executive Chef at Jolane's Restaurant at 1100 Milwaukee Ave. in Glenview has shared some unique dishes that anyone can enjoy...
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March 13, 2013 | Modern LuxuryOnce you've landed your dream car (or, lucky you, cars), you want to make sure that it's at its best. Whether you're looking for a state-of-the-art custom audio system, tinted glass or just a world-class wash or detail, the following shops are where in-the-know motorheads go to pull in, hand over the keys and get their prized possessions truly taken care of...
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Febuary 02, 2013 | Chicago TribuneMike Brenner plans to turn on a new supersize screen for the Super Bowl. For weeks, Brenner, 60, had scoured advertisements and searched online for a 70-inch television, but it wasn't until three days before the Super Bowl that he inspected his options in person...
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January 25, 2013 | Daily HeraldA new 84-inch television, dubbed ultra high-definition with four times the pixels for a more realistic screen appearance, made its suburban debut Thursday. Now, if you have $20,000 to spare, you can buy it for your home...
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January 25, 2013 | Evanston PatchLG Electronics introduced an 84-inch TV powered by some of the most cutting edge, "Ultra High Definition" (UHD) technology, during a launch party at Glenview's Abt Electronics store on Thursday night. They made at least one sale...
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January 07, 2013 | The Wall Street JournalThe high-definition DVD, the Palm Pre and Lady Gaga's Polaroid Glasses have one thing in common: They launched at the Consumer Electronics Show to much fanfare, only to disappear from sight or languish as failures on store shelves...
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January 04, 2013 | Examiner.comOne of the measures of a politician is the promises they make in the heat of a political campaign. All too often, those "big promises" made are broken. Not the case with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle who ran on a platform that included...
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January 03, 2013 | Wilmette LifeGLENVIEW — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday the final move to reduce the 1 percent county sales increase. Preckwinkle appeared in Glenview with Chicago-area business leaders at Abt Electronics, saying the decision will save taxpayers $440 million...
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January 02, 2013 | Journal OnlineWhen Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle took her victory lap today (Wednesday) marking the complete rollback of a 1% sales tax hike implemented several years ago by previous county board President Todd Stroger, she did it in Glenview...
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January 02, 2013 | Chicago Sun TimesChicago area motorists still are waiting for toll booths on the Tri-State to be pulled out, as authorities said would happen long ago. State taxpayers still are waiting for the "temporary" income tax surcharge - enacted in 1989 - to end...
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January 02, 2013 | NBC ChicagoTodd Stroger's controversial 2008 sales tax hike is officially rolled back, his successor announced Wednesday. The Cook County sales tax dropped to .75 percent on New Year's Day, completing the final rollback of Stroger's 1 percent tax increase...
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January 02, 2013 | CBS ChicagoCHICAGO (CBS) – It's not very often that we hear about taxes going down, but on Wednesday, retailers and elected officials were celebrating the final roll-back of Cook County's sales tax increase pushed through by former County Board President Todd Stroger in 2008...
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January 02, 2013 | Glenview PatchCook County taxpayers will be spending less money at the cash register from now on. The county sales tax dropped to .75 percent on January 1, effectively repealing the one percent sales tax hike former County Board President Todd Stroger introduced during his tenure...
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December 24, 2012 | CNBCBELLEVUE, Wash. — It used to be that a new version of the Windows operating system was enough to get people excited about buying a new computer, giving sales a nice pop. Not this time. Windows 8, the latest edition of Microsoft's software, failed to pack shoppers into a Microsoft store in a mall here last week...
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December 19, 2012 | Glenview PatchIf you're looking to experience Sony's new 84-inch 4k Ultra HD television in person, you can head to Abt Electronics in Glenview this week. The store, at 1200 N. Milwaukee Ave., is among a group of only 19 retailers in the nation – and currently the only one in the Chicagoland area...
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December 16, 2012 | Custom RetailerAbt Electronics said this week that it is carrying Sony and LG's 4K HDTVs, with special events planned to show them. "We are very excited to be one of the elite group of retailers lucky enough to carry the 4K Ultra HD TVs" Abt's co-president Jon Abt said in a statement...
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November 19, 2012 | Glenview PatchBuying the perfect holiday gift can be tricky — especially when it comes to gadgets. Luckily a panel of tech bloggers and Abt Electronics are teaming up to help you make the right decisions. The panelists include...
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November 13, 2012 | Chicago TribuneAbt prides itself on being a family-run business — there's almost always an Abt family member on the showroom floor — so it's fitting that the culture is less formal than at many large companies. "It's very noncorporate here," said co-president Jon Abt. "It's a real family-centric environment...
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November 13, 2012 | Chicago TribuneThe Chicago Tribune released its annual Top Workplaces survey Monday, with a broad cross section of companies -- and dozens of new names — earning recognition as the best places to work in Chicago. Abt Electronics and Coyote Logistics repeated as the top large and midsize employers...
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August 15, 2012 | Glenview PatchThe famed Glenview retailer continually freshens up its offerings even while sales and customer loyalty boom. A new bedding department is the newest addition to Abt's 7,000-square-foot showroom. The first item a visitor spots in Abt's new upstairs bedding department...
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July 24, 2012 | Glenview AnnouncementsMike Abt of Abt Electronics in Glenview was an avid spectator at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and later the 2008 games in Beijing. But this year he participated in an ancient Olympic tradition preceding the summer 2012 Olympic Games in London...
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July 23, 2012 | Daily HeraldMike Abt, co-president of family-owned Abt Electronics in Glenview, never expected to return to London nearly 30 years after his backpacking days. This time, he did so as a runner of the Olympic torch. The Glencoe resident was one of about 8,000 who participated...
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July 20, 2012 | Red EyeThe Olympics might be a week away and taking place on the other side of the Atlantic, but the fanfare got a taste of the Chicago area last week. That's when Glencoe resident Michael Abt carried the Olympic torch 300 meters...
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June 25, 2012 | Chicago TribuneWhen four brothers and their dad run an electronics and appliance store, anything's apt to happen. "I come in here some mornings, the door's shut, and I open it up and one of my brothers is in here doing something," Jon Abt said of his office...
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June 18, 2012 | The New York TimesEven as Best Buy insists it can get out of its current predicament, competitors are circling, as everyone tries to prove one point: that electronics stores can thrive. Best Buy is closing 50 of its big-box stores, and its sales at stores open at least a year are falling...
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June 15, 2012 | The StreetNEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Considering the creative small businesses marketing gifts this Father's Day, consumers shouldn't settle on buying the first tie they see. Consumers will spend about $12.7 billion this year on gifts for dad, according to the National Retail Federation...
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June 13, 2012 | Chicago TribuneFor the third consecutive year, Consumer Reports magazine rated Abt Electronics in Glenview as the best place to shop for major appliances. Abt scored well on price, selection and all-around experience, according to Consumer Reports, which surveyed more than 18,000 subscribers...
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June 12, 2012 | MacNewsWorldApple may have fulfilled consumers' desire for more features in iOS 6, but it's not clear it satisfied their cravings for innovation. "The announcement of iOS 6 felt more like a mashup of what other companies have already done instead of a groundbreaking new user experience...
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June 09, 2012 | Glenview PatchThe Glenview-based electronics giant will add a second-floor expansion to its current 100,000 square foot retail showroom. Already one of the region's largest independent electronics and appliance retailers, Glenview-based Abt will soon be getting even bigger...
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June 06, 2012 | Crain's Chicago BusinessIf you've just dropped thousands of dollars on new home appliances at Abt Electronics, you may be interested in the Glenview company's latest offering. Abt is expanding into home security services throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Beginning this month, the company will...
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June 05, 2012 | Globe NewswireCHICAGO, June 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INTERNET RETAILER CONFERENCE AND EXPO -- LogMeIn (Nasdaq:LOGM) today announced that it will preview new Twitter integration and social media management capabilities for its BoldChat customer care...
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June 05, 2012 | Park Ridge Herald-AdvocateHave Dreams, a local autism resource nonprofit hosted its fourth annual Night of Dreams Gala on April 27 at the JW Marriott in Chicago to raise funds for Have Dreams' renowned autism intervention services.John and Kathy Bruckner of Chicago and...
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June 05, 2012 | Mundelein ReviewThe Cradle's seventh annual tasting event and fundraiser, Night of Promise, took place on Saturday, April 28 at Glenview's Abt Electronics — Cradle's gracious host every year since the inaugural Night of Promise in 2006. This year's Night of Promise...
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June 2012 | Today's Chicago WomanThey're known by name. Many of them are known simply by first or last name. These women and men are true personal brands: individuals who are recognized and have built their brand far beyond...
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April 17, 2012 | Internet RetailerOnly about one in a thousand online display ads leads a consumer to click, but consumer electronics retailers Abt Electronics and Crutchfield say they're boosting display ad click-throughs...
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April 12, 2012 | Fox NewsChicago - One more thing about the best places to work in Chicago. The Tribune is doing its annual survey of area employees to determine the local companies that have the most dynamic, supportive and inclusive cultures...
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April 09, 2012 | TwiceNEW YORK — When the going got tough in CE and appliances, the toughest dealers got going by broadening their assortments into new and varied product categories. Recalling their entrepreneurial spirit...
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April 07, 2012 | Daily HeraldApple is on the verge of doing what few others have: change the English language. When you have a boo-boo, you reach for a Band-Aid not a bandage. When you need to blow your nose, you ask for Kleenex...
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April 04, 2012 | Daily HeraldDirecTV subscribers can watch the Cubs' 2012 season opener Thursday on WGN-TV after all. Tribune Broadcasting announced this evening that it has reached an agreement with DirecTV that will enable...
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March 12, 2012 | Trib LocalOrganizers of Saturday's Green Living Fair in Libertyville are hoping the event's plethora of recycling opportunities will attract people who want to learn more about sustainable living...
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March 09, 2012 | Philadelphia Entrepreneur ExaminerI just spoke to Josh Davis, who is the manager of Abt Electronics Apple Boutique and here is what he had to say about the new iPad: Q: Do you think the upgrade is worth it? A: The people that were at the event when Apple announced the new iPad and got to see the...
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March 1, 2012 | The HUB MagazineHow do you see the future of retail? Kensuke Suwa: The gap between what is sold in the store and what is sold online is getting smaller and smaller. More people are becoming accustomed to operating the smartphone and also e-commerce...
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February 09, 2012 | CBS LocalCHICAGO (CBS) — Samsung Electronics is now admitting that millions of its flat screen TV's may have problems that cause them to just shut down. As 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports, owners have been complaining about it for years and were unable to get help...
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February 08, 2012 | USA TODAYCHICAGO — The deaths of four Chicago-area children since late October after TVs toppled on them are prompting calls for more safety measures and increased awareness. The most recent fatality was Tuesday, when 1-year-old Shaun Brown bumped an older TV...
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February 01, 2012 | Chicago TribuneWith Super Bowl XLVI just days away, advertisers are in an all-out blitz, pitching everything from pizzas to TVs in conjunction with the biggest sporting event of the year. The ads often feature "super" savings and football themes, but one thing is conspicuously...
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January 23, 2012 | Consumer Electronics DailyU.S. 3D TV demand and sales trends remained largely the same in the holiday season as what was seen in the rest of 2011, retailers polled by Consumer Electronics Daily told us...
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January 20, 2012 | Tech News WorldUltrabooks may be targeting part of the tablet market, but using a tablet is a different experience from using a thin notebook computer. Meanwhile, convertible and hybrid form factors are gaining traction, and accessories can be used to add full-sized keyboards...
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January 09, 2012 | Globe NewswireWOBURN, Mass., Jan. 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LogMeIn, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOGM) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Bold Software, LLC, a leading provider of web chat and customer communications software...
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