Academy Sports + Outdoors

Overview

Academy Sports + Outdoors is a prominent sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer based in Katy, Texas. Founded in 1938, the company has grown from a tire shop selling military surplus to one of the largest sporting goods chains in the United States, operating 301 stores across 21 states, primarily in the southern U.S.

The company offers a wide range of products, including outdoor gear, sports equipment, apparel, footwear, and recreation items. Its inventory features both well-known national brands like Nike and Reebok, as well as private label options, catering to diverse consumer needs. Academy aims to provide "Fun for All" through a comprehensive shopping experience in large-format stores, which range from 35,000 to 50,000 square feet. The organization has achieved significant sales milestones, reaching $6.4 billion in fiscal 2022 and approximately $6.15 billion in fiscal 2024. Academy transitioned to private equity ownership in 2011 and went public in 2020, enhancing its market presence and capital base.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 281-693-8200
• Website: academy.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/academy-sports-and-outdoor

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Other specialty stores
• Consumer discretionary
• Outdoor apparel performance
• Store expansion
• Outdoor equipment performance
• Retail
• Online shopping
• Outdoor recreation
• Merchandise
• B2C
• Fishing supplies
• Recreational gear
• Sports accessories performance
• Sales growth
• Sports fan gear
• Camping equipment
• Outdoor footwear
• Private brands
• Sports accessories
• Hunting gear performance
• Recreational equipment
• Hunting equipment
• Licensed merchandise
• Activewear
• Performance athletic wear
• Strategic partnerships
• Outdoor equipment
• Outdoor gear accessories
• Performance accessories
• Customer focus
• Fishing accessories
• Performance gear
• Outdoor gear performance
• Store network
• Market growth
• Consumer goods
• Outdoor apparel
• Sportswear
• Fishing gear performance
• Apparel
• Sports equipment
• Sports nutrition
• E-commerce
• Customer service
• Performance apparel
• Hunting clothing
• Hunting gear
• Team gear
• Product assortment
• Brand partnerships
• Retail chain
• Hunting accessories
• Footwear
• Sporting goods
• Outdoor gear
• Performance clothing
• Hunting boots
• Outdoor activities
• Hunting accessories performance
• Sports apparel
• Camping gear
• Private label
• Sports apparel performance
• Performance equipment
• Fishing clothing
• Outdoor sports
• Performance footwear
• Sports gear accessories
• Fishing accessories performance
• Performance sportswear
• Fishing gear
• Performance gear performance
• Fan merchandise
• Performance gear accessories
• Hunting supplies
• Fishing tackle
• Fitness apparel
• Water bottles
• Backpacks
• Running shoes
• Football cleats
• Basketball shoes
• Soccer gear
• Golf clubs
• Outdoor clothing
• Yoga mats
• Exercise equipment
• Coolers
• Tailgating supplies
• Hiking boots
• Camping tents
• Fishing rods
• Ammunition
• Firearms
• Sport accessories
• Apparel for men
• Apparel for women
• Children's sports gear
• Fishing apparel
• Cycling gear
• Home gym equipment
• Weight training
• Health supplements
• Sports recovery tools
• Life vests
• Kayaks
• Boating gear
• Outdoor cooking equipment
• Cooling products
• Camping cookware
• Sports protection gear
• Basketball hoops
• Baseball bats
• Softball equipment
• Exercise and fitness accessories
• Outdoor recreational supplies
• Distribution
• Consumer products & retail
• Consumer internet
• Consumers
• Internet
• Information technology & services
• Shoes
• Apparel & fashion
• Fashion
• Shoe stores
• Shopping
• Sports wear

Technologies Used

• 33Across
• AWS SDK for JavaScript
• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Akamai
• Amadesa
• Amazon AWS
• AppNexus
• Bing Ads
• Bootstrap Framework
• Cedexis Radar
• Dotomi
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• DoubleClick Floodlight
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Google AdWords Conversion
• Google Analytics
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Font API
• Google Maps
• Google Maps (Non Paid Users)
• Google Play
• Google Plus
• Google Tag Manager
• IBM Websphere
• Listrak
• LiveRamp
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mimecast
• Mobile Friendly
• Monetate
• New Relic
• Nginx
• OpenX - Exchange
• Paypal
• RTB House
• Remote
• Rubicon Project
• Ruxit
• Scene7
• Tealium
• The Trade Desk
• TripleLift
• Typekit
• UPS
• Ubuntu
• Vimeo
• WordPress.org
• Workday
• Workday Recruit
• YouTube
• accessiBe
• iTunes
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• KKR