Benzinga | Jan 25, 2022 08:18AM EST

Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Planned Store Openings In 2022

Y, Texas, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, today announced that it will open at least eight new stores in 2022 that will fill in certain existing markets in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky and Texas, and expand Academy's footprint into Virginia and West Virginia. With these openings, Academy's existing store count will grow to 267 and expand its reach to 18 states. Academy is evaluating additional locations for stores that could also open in 2022.

"Academy Sports + Outdoors is excited to begin a chapter of growth with new stores this year, making shopping with us more convenient than ever in existing markets and providing new customers with the best assortment of sports apparel, footwear, equipment and outdoor gear," said Michael P. Mullican, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "We have built a strong foundation of stores by being a fun destination that fuels sports, hobbies, and outdoor adventures. We are confident that our wide assortment of top brands and value products, coupled with outstanding customer service will make Academy the go-to sports and outdoors retailer for families in these new communities."

Location: Estimated Grand Opening:

Atlanta, GA Spring 2022

Lexington, KY Summer 2022

Panama City, FL Summer 2022

Atlanta, GA Summer 2022

Richmond, VA Summer 2022

Houston, TX Fall/Winter 2022

Huntington, WV Fall/Winter 2022

Jeffersonville, INFall/Winter 2022

Academy's new stores will help local customers kickstart fun by providing the products, services, and knowledge they need to do the activities that they love and make new memories. Families can expect to find Academy team members who are passionate about sports and outdoor activities, along with a unique and broad assortment from top brands like Nike, YETI, Adidas, The North Face, Under Armour, Columbia Sportswear, plus Academy's private label brands like Magellan Outdoors, Freely, Mosaic, H2O Xpress, and BCG.

The new stores will also provide a dynamic and fun shopping experience while offering convenient options, such as buy online pick-up in store service, curbside pick-up service and free shipping on online orders over $25. Customers in these locations can also take advantage of a suite of in-store services that will include free assembly of grills and bikes, scope mounting, bore sighting, line winding/spooling, propane exchange and the ability to purchase hunting and fishing licenses.

Until the new stores open, customers can shop online at academy.com or through Academy's mobile app, receive digital ads and offers, engage with Academy's social media accounts (@academy), sign up for email alerts, and watch out for information on upcoming grand opening events.

Academy expects the new stores to bring nearly 500 new jobs across the eight communities. Individuals interested in careers at Academy Sports + Outdoors can visit careers.academy.com to apply for open positions.