Business & Tech

7 Living and Shopping Essentials Found at Abt

I had no idea I needed a watermelon-decorated watermelon knife, until I saw one at Abt.

I grew up on the North Shore in a family that bought most, if not all, its appliances from Abt. I remember when Abt was on Waukegan Road in Morton Grove. I got my first Diskman from Abt, my ears have never forgiven me. 

As a boy, the rows of televisions, electronics and saltwater marine life captured my imagination. As an adult, Abt manages to be cooler than ever. I can actually buy stuff now. 

So in a nod to my favorite family owned appliance and electronics store, here's a look at the seven living and shopping essentials you never knew you'd need until you found them at Abt.

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