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Katy, Texas, August 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Academy Sports + Outdoors (“Academy”) (Nasdaq: ASO), As a leading retailer of full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation, we are pleased to announce the opening of our first store. Richmond, Virginia shop. Located at 11861 W. Broad St. on The Corner of Short Pump, the 58,075 square foot store brings a wide selection of sports and outdoor products to Richmond. The Academy will hold a Grand Opening Festival. Friday, August 19thth finished August 21 (Sun)stThroughout the weekend, customers can look forward to exclusive sales, giveaways, Richmond Flying Squirrels mascot appearances, Richmond Raceway Pace Car exhibits, branded activations sold at the Academy, and food truck samples.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens First Store in Virginia
The Richmond location is the third of nine new stores the Academy will open this year. VirginiaThe Academy looks forward to continuing its expansion efforts in 2022 and beyond, with a target of opening 80 to 100 new stores over the next five years.
“Academy Sports + Outdoors is excited to start the fun in the Richmond community by giving our customers what they need to make it easy and affordable to pursue their passion for sports and the outdoors. .” Sam Johnson, Academy Vice President of Retail Operations. “Whether you’re an angler looking for your next big catch on the James River, a small leaguer looking for the perfect cleat, or a watersports enthusiast looking for your next kayaking adventure, our excellent value and services create new possibilities, so that families can be active.”
Customers include Nike, Adidas, The North Face, Under Armor, Columbia, YETI, Trager, Costa, Timberland, Coleman, etc. The Academy also delivers everyday value and quality through exclusive private label brands such as Magellan Outdoors, Freely, ROW, BCG, H2O Xpress, Mosaic and O’Rageous. These brands cover outdoor apparel and gear, women’s and men’s apparel, workout clothing, and fishing. equipment, outdoor furniture, and water gear, respectively.
The new location is a fun destination where families can find Nike Tops for their next workout class, Rawlings Gloves for their next sporting season, and Titleist Pro V1 ball sleeves for Round 18 at their favorite golf course. . Plus, the store has everything you need to create a backyard oasis, with a wide selection of patio sets, barbecue grills, and outdoor games. The Academy also offers complimentary services such as grill and bike assembly, scope installation, bore sighting, line winding/spooling, and propane changes. You can also purchase a hunting and fishing license in-store.
For more information on the grand opening event and deals, please visit academy.com/shortpump or text SHORTPUMP to 22369. academy.com or receive via Academy’s mobile app digital advertising and offers on the Academy’s social media accounts (@school), sign up for email/text alerts and stay tuned for information about upcoming grand opening events.
Individuals interested in a career at the Academy can visit career.academy.com Apply for open positions.
About Academy Sports + Outdoor
Academy is a leading retailer of full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation. usaFounded in 1938 as a family business. texas, Academy has grown to 262 stores in 17 states. The Academy’s mission is to provide “fun for everyone” and the Academy fulfills this mission with localized merchandising strategies and value propositions that connect strongly with a wide range of consumers. Academy’s product assortment focuses on key categories in outdoor, apparel, sports and recreation, and footwear through both leading national and private label portfolios. For more information, see: www.academy.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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