Academy Sports + Outdoors Accelerates Growth with Eleven New Stores Opening in Third Quarter 2025

Core Insights - Academy Sports + Outdoors has opened three new locations and plans to open eight more in fall 2025, aiming for a total of 20 to 25 new stores in the fiscal year [1][3] - The new stores are expected to create over 650 jobs across the company's footprint [3] Store Openings - New locations are in Boardman, Ohio; Beaufort, S.C.; and Virginia Beach, Va., with additional openings planned in Rome, Ga.; Cullman, Ala.; Mishawaka, Ind.; Lakeland, Fla.; Columbia, Tenn.; Albany, Ga.; Palestine, Texas; and Batesville, Miss. [1] - Each new store will celebrate its grand opening with exclusive deals, giveaways, and community-focused charitable initiatives [4] Community Engagement - Academy partnered with local organizations to host donation shopping sprees for local youth, providing essential back-to-school gear [5] Product Offering - Academy stores offer a wide range of products including apparel, footwear, sports and camping equipment, hunting and fishing gear, and outdoor cooking supplies from top national brands [2][6] - The company guarantees the best value by beating competitor prices by 5% and offers additional savings through its Academy Credit Card [7] Private Label Brands - Academy features exclusive private label brands such as Magellan Outdoors, Freely, and R.O.W., providing quality outdoor apparel and equipment [8] Customer Engagement - Customers can join the myAcademy rewards program, which includes a 10% welcome offer and lower free shipping minimums [10] Company Overview - Academy Sports + Outdoors is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the U.S., with over 300 stores across 21 states [11]