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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Abt's Apple Specialist Talks iPhone 5

The Glenview electronic giant's Apple expert chats about the iPhone 5 release, what users can expect and why you need to check it out. From a new processor to a killer camera and lots of other goodies, Apple's latest toy will 'blow your mind.'

Mark Sept. 21 in your calendar. It’s iPhone 5 release day, baby! After yesterday’s highly anticipated iPhone 5 announcement, Patch chatted with Abt’s Apple Boutique manager Joshua Davis about new features, why the iPhone 5 will “make you drool” and how you can make sure you have one when they go on sale. Davis, of Morton Grove, has worked with Abt for eight years. He has appeared on a variety of local television shows and is often an expert source for national publications. Patch: Tell us about some of the cool features we can expect with the new iPhone release. What are some of the biggest changes/upgrades?  JD: Apple's announcement today has got us all geared up. There's two major things going on with the new iPhone 5. The hardware …

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Consumer Reports: Abt Rated Best Place to Buy Appliances Nationwide

The magazine surveyed more than 18,000 respondents across the country who said the Glenview retailer was their top choice over national chains including Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy and Sears.

Glenview electronics giant Abt has been named No. 1 for major appliance purchases by Consumer Reports magazine for the third consecutive year. Despite having only a single brick-and-mortar location (plus an online store on Amazon.com), Abt earned high marks for price, selection and overall experience,  according to the magazine. The national survey, which polled 18,000 people, showed deals matters most, followed by quality and solid customer service. One survey respondent Marc Hamilton said he was first introduced to Abt through the company’s webstore and was impressed with the retailer’s offerings. "I hadn't heard of Abt, but I did some online research and liked what I saw," Hamilton, who lives in the St. Louis area, told Consumer Reports…

Melanie Paul

8:14 am on Saturday, February 9, 2013

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Saturday, June 9, 2012

Abt Adding Mattresses, Security Services to Offerings

The 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. According to a Crain’s Chicago Business blogger, the company will begin working with major home security brands like GE and Honeywell offering security services to customers throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Stay up-to-date on the latest Glenview news: Like us on Facebook! Starting this month, customers can request services including door and window sensor installation, motion detectors and carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, the blog shared.  Plus, the 100,000-square-foot retail space is heading for expansion with the addition of a second-floor mattress and bedding accessories showroom. Scheduled for …

Joanne

2:03 pm on Monday, June 11, 2012

I'm sure it's over priced and mis-managed just like everything else they do.   more ›

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