The brand is continuing its expansion efforts as it eyes the launch of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.
The sporting goods and outdoor recreation opened seven new stores across five different states in November, completing its fiscal 2023 store expansion plans. For the full year, Academy opened a total of 14 locations, for a total of 282 stores across 18 states.
In November, Academy opened stores in the following markets: Tampa Bay, Florida; Indianapolis, Indiana; Austin, Texas; West Palm Beach, Florida, Christiansburg, Virginia, Harlingen, Texas and Springfield, Illinois. Academy’s merchandise assortment include apparel, footwear, sports and camping equipment, hunting and fishing gear and more, from both national and exclusive private-label brands. The retailer also offers free services such as grill and bike assembly, scope mounting, bore sighting, line winding/spooling and propane exchange. Hunting and fishing licenses are also available to purchase in stores.
“Academy Sports + Outdoors is excited to provide even more customers with a localised assortment that meets the needs of active families in these new communities,” said Sam Johnson, President of Academy Sports + Outdoors. “With the growth of these new stores and academy.com, Academy is able to help more customers have fun out there and be the destination for low prices and gifts that create lasting family memories.”
