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Academy Sports + Outdoors
About Academy Sports + Outdoors
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of 301 stores across 21 states as of March 7, 2025. Looking to join our team? Search available opportunities today: careers.academy.com
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Operations & Supply
Academy Sports + Outdoors celebrated the grand openings of its two newest stores in Lacy Lakeview, Texas, and Fayetteville, Georgia.
Reported by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Operations & Supply
Academy Sports + Outdoors opened Store #420 Fayetteville, Georgia for the 10th time in 2026.
Reported by Jim Lampassi
Presence & Recognition
Academy Sports + Outdoors hosted College Colors Day featuring DaKerriaa Edwards and Kenneth Turner representing HBCU excellence and Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge.
Reported by Kenneth Turner