retailers

Katy, Texas — Academy Sports + Outdoors will open 15-17 new stores in its fiscal 2024 year, starting with two new stores in the first quarter in Knightdale, N.C., and Greenwood, Ind. The new stores are part of Academy’s plans to open 160 to 180 new stores over the next 5 years.  Half of the new stores are expected to open in markets where the retailer has an existing footprint. The remaining 80 to 90 stores are planned for new and adjacent markets, with a focus on expanding to smaller …

Hudson, Ohio — Joann Inc., a fabrics and sewing retailer based in Hudson, Ohio, has filed for prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company’s 829 stores and its website will remain open for business. Following the bankruptcy process, if approved, Joann will become a private company owned by some of its lenders and other industry parties, and its shares will no longer be listed on Nasdaq or any other national stock exchange. As of March 19, the company’s stock has been delisted. Joann expects to emerge from the voluntary bankruptcy process …

New York City — Revo, a premium, high-quality, performance sunglass company, opened its first U.S. brick-and-mortar retail store in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood on March 13. The retail showroom is located at 436 West Broadway. The new store introduces an exclusive and engaging shopping experience to both loyal Revo enthusiasts and those discovering the iconic brand for the first time. Once inside, visitors are greeted by a series of displays showcasing the complete spectrum of Revo’s offerings, all of which feature the brand’s signature NASA-based lens technology. Custom prescription sunglasses, limited …