Katy, Texas — Academy Sports + Outdoors has surpassed 300 stores after opening its first locations in York, Pa., Harrisburg, Pa., and Hagerstown, Md. These stores also mark Academy’s first locations in Pennsylvania and Maryland, increasing the retailer’s footprint to 21 states. In addition, Academy opened a new store in Kansas City, Mo., in March, and will open another new location in Charlotte, N.C., in April. The company plans to open a total of 20-25 new stores in its 2025 fiscal year.
“Academy’s continued new store expansion reinforces our commitment to helping more customers and communities have fun out there. With the opening of these five new stores, we’re expanding access to the best apparel, footwear, sports and camping equipment,” says Eric Friederich, senior vice president of retail operations at Academy Sports + Outdoors. “Opening our 300th store and growing into two more states are exciting milestones, and we look forward to continuing our growth into new markets and becoming the go-to destination for customers looking for a localized assortment with the top brands at the lowest prices.”
In 2023, Academy opened a total of 14 new stores across 6 different states. The following year, in 2024, Academy’s expansion efforts resulted in opening 16 new stores across 10 different states, including its first locations in Ohio.
Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to more than 300 stores across 21 states and counting. For more information, visit www.academy.com.
SOURCE: Academy Sports + Outdoors