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Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens First Indianapolis-area Store
The new Westfield/Carmel store marks Academy's fifth location in Indiana KATY, Texas, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy")
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[{"type":"text","content":"The new Westfield/Carmel store marks Academy's fifth location in Indiana\nKATY, Texas, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors (\"Academy\") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its first store in the Indianapolis area. Located at 1960 East Greyhound Pass in Westfield, the approximately 75,000-square-foot store brings a wide assortment of sports and outdoors merchandise to the area.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAcademy will host grand opening festivities from Friday, August 25 through Sunday, August 27. Throughout the weekend, customers can look forward to exclusive deals and giveaways, special appearances by Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart, renowned competitive eating professional and Indianapolis local Joey Chestnut, Indiana Fever point guard Grace Berger, Major League Fishing pro angler and Indianapolis native Jacob Wheeler, and more.\nThis marks the third store Academy has opened in 2023. This fall, Academy will also open the state's sixth store in Avon, Ind. Academy plans to continue its expansion efforts with the goal of opening 13 – 15 stores this year, and a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.\n\"As Academy Sports + Outdoors expands into Indy, we are thrilled to embrace the sports and outdoors passions of the entire community. Here in the Amateur Sports Capital of the World, our wide assortment of beginner to professional gear will help the community continue to embrace their passions and find new ones too,\" said Sam Johnson, Academy's Executive Vice President of Retail Operations. \"Whether you're looking for a Colts jersey, a deer stand or a new basketball goal, we have something for every member of the family. We look forward to providing the best sports and outdoors equipment, at a great value, to enhance your family fun.\"\nA Proud Partner of the Indianapolis Colts, Academy collaborated with the team during training camp to thank Westfield High School teachers with a sideline experience and gift cards from Academy. Both Academy and the Colts look forward to continuing to make a positive impact on the Indy community through additional events, digital content, and social media collaborations. Colts fans can find tailgating essentials, licensed apparel and novelty items both in store and o...