Academy Sports + Outdoors expands with 11 new locations in 2025.

Academy Sports + Outdoors has opened three new locations in Ohio, South Carolina, and Virginia, and plans to open eight more in the fall in Georgia, Alabama, Indiana, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, and Mississippi. This brings the total number of new stores opened in 2025 to 11, with a goal of opening 20-25 new locations this fiscal year. Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer.

Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) has announced the opening of three new locations in Ohio, South Carolina, and Virginia, with plans to open eight more in the fall. This brings the total number of new stores opened in 2025 to 11, in line with the company's goal of opening 20-25 new locations this fiscal year [1].

The new stores are located in Boardman, Ohio; Beaufort, South Carolina; and Virginia Beach, Virginia, with additional locations planned for Rome, Georgia; Cullman, Alabama; Mishawaka, Indiana; Lakeland, Florida; Columbia, Tennessee; Albany, Georgia; Palestine, Texas; and Batesville, Mississippi [2]. Combined, these 11 new stores are expected to bring more than 650 new jobs across Academy's footprint [1].

Each Academy store offers a wide range of sporting goods, outdoor recreation equipment, and top national brands at competitive prices, featuring a 5% price-beat guarantee. The company continues to emphasize its private label brands, such as Magellan Outdoors, Freely, and R.O.W., alongside premium national brands [2].

Academy's expansion strategy highlights its confidence in the brick-and-mortar retail model, contrary to industry trends toward e-commerce. The company's full-service approach—offering free assembly services, licensing, and a price-match guarantee—demonstrates a focus on customer experience that can't be replicated online [2].

The company's community engagement initiatives, such as partnerships with local organizations for charitable events, further underscore its commitment to making a positive impact in the communities it serves [1].

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[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/academy-sports--outdoors-accelerates-growth-with-eleven-new-stores-opening-in-third-quarter-2025-302539229.html
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ASO/academy-sports-outdoors-accelerates-growth-with-eleven-new-stores-lwtbgpvks87g.html