How many Academy stores are there?
259
Academy Sports + Outdoors
| Academy headquarters in Katy, Texas | |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1938 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Headquarters | Unincorporated Harris County (near Katy, Texas, U.S. |
| Number of locations | 259 (2020) |
What states are Academy stores in?
Academy Sports and Outdoors currently operates 259 stores located in 16 states contiguous to or close to Texas. They are in: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
Is Academy Sports privately owned?
Privately owned by the Gochman family, Academy Sports & Outdoors operates the fourth largest chain of retail sporting goods “megastore” outlets in the United States.
Is Magellan owned by Academy?
The Magellan brand is an exclusive brand of Academy Sports + Outdoor. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to 259 stores across 16 states.
Is Academy brand Australian made?
Australian menswear label The Academy Brand has continued to pursue a vertical retail strategy, opening two new stores in Westfield Bondi and Warringah Mall.
Can dogs go inside Academy Sports?
Academy Sports and Outdoors is pet-friendly. They welcome dogs inside to walk the aisles of sporting goods and outdoor items, as long as they are on a leash and well-behaved. Academy is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00am to 10:00pm and Sunday from 9:00am to 9:30pm.
Who bought academy?
KKR
2011 – Academy Sports + Outdoors is acquired by KKR, a leading global investment firm. Rodney Faldyn is named CEO & President. The company also launches academy.com as a full eCommerce retail site.