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Academy Sports + Outdoors Grows Retail Footprint with Two New Locations in Ohio and Oklahoma
Company plans to open a total of 20-25 new stores in fiscal 2026KATY, Texas, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy" or the
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[{"type":"text","content":"Company plans to open a total of 20-25 new stores in fiscal 2026KATY, Texas, March 10, 2026 /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 will open two new locations in North Canton, Ohio and Muskogee, Oklahoma. With these stores, the company now has four locations in Ohio, and 14 locations in Oklahoma and is on its way to opening a total of 20-25 new stores in fiscal 2026.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAs Academy expands its footprint, the company is reinforcing its commitment to making a positive impact in each community it serves. Academy is donating over $10,000 to support more than 40 children through local Parks and Recreation groups tied to the new stores.The community impact will be on full display at the grand opening of Academy's North Canton, Ohio store, where Cleveland safety Grant Delpit is expected to join Academy in hosting 20 local youth selected by Canton Parks & Recreation leadership for a shopping spree. Delpit's involvement reflects the importance of community partnerships and Academy's belief that fun can't lose.\"Expanding into North Canton and Muskogee is an exciting step forward as Academy continues to grow and reach more customers across the country,\" said Eric Friederich, Senior Vice President of retail operations at Academy Sports + Outdoors. \"We're focused on extending our footprint with intention, growing in the right markets, strengthening our connection with customers, and creating stores that make it easier for families to get out and enjoy the activities they love.\"2026 Q1 New Store Opening LocationsNorth Canton, OHMuskogee, OKThe two new stores are expected to bring about 120 total new jobs to their local communities. Individuals interested in careers at Academy can visit careers.academy.com to apply for open positions.In 2025, Academy opened a total of 24 new stores across 16 states including its first locations in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The previous year, in 2024, Academy's expansion efforts resulted in opening 16 new stores across 10 different states.Every Academy store is a fun destination where families can find apparel, footwear, sports and camping equipment, hunting and fishing gear, outdoor cooking, and more from top national brands at an everyday value...