Retailer continues to expand its national footprint while remaining invested in local communities
KATY, Texas, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce it will open three new locations this quarter. The first store will open in Altoona, Pa.; which marks the third store in the state, followed by two new Tennessee locations in North Knoxville, Tenn. and Morristown, Tenn. The openings build on momentum from two new store openings in Q1, reinforcing Academy's ongoing commitment to strategic long-term growth. With each new location, Academy remains focused on serving local communities with a broad assortment of high-quality gear at everyday value.
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