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Academy Sports + Outdoors Continues to Expand Footprint in Q2 with Three New Locations
Retailer aims to provide fun for all, sustains plan to open 20-25 new stores in fiscal 2025 KATY, Texas, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports +
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[{"type":"text","content":"Retailer aims to provide fun for all, sustains plan to open 20-25 new stores in fiscal 2025\nKATY, Texas, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors (\"Academy\" or the \"Company\") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce it has opened two new locations in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. and Midlothian, Va.; and will open another new store in Morgantown, W.Va. later this month. The openings come on the heels of the retailer surpassing 300 total stores in Q1 and reinforces its commitment to bringing a broad assortment of quality sporting goods and outdoor gear to more families across the country.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\"Just in time for summer, Academy Sports + Outdoors is thrilled to provide customers a destination for the whole family that makes pursuing their sports and outdoors passions easy and affordable,\" said Eric Friederich, Senior Vice President of Retail Operations at Academy Sports + Outdoors. \"As we continue to expand our national footprint, Academy is excited to be the new go-to destination in these communities for customers looking for the top brands at a great value.\"\n2025 Q2 New Store Opening Locations\nFort Walton Beach, Florida\nMidlothian, Virginia \nMorgantown, West Virginia\nAs part of Academy's focus on local communities, the Company celebrated each new store by hosting donation shopping sprees with local non-profit organizations including Boys & Girls Clubs of The Emerald Coast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond in Fort Walton Beach and Midlothian, respectively. Each location also celebrated its grand opening with exclusive deals and giveaways, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and fun for the entire family.\n\"Academy Sports + Outdoors' generous donations have already made a significant impact in our local community by not only providing essential equipment but also breaking down financial barriers that often prevent kids from participating in sports and outdoor activities,\" said Shervin Rassa, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. \"This support directly enhances our Triple Play program, which promotes daily physical activity and an overall healthy lifestyle. We are excited to continue our partnership by helping more young people stay active, build confidence, and enjoy sports and outdoor fun.\"\nContinuing on its...