Academy Sports + Outdoors to continue Atlanta area expansion with new store in Kennesaw
Store will bring 100 new jobs to the area and mark the company’s ninth location in Atlanta
KATY, TEXAS (February 3, 2016) – Academy, Ltd. (d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors), a premier
sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer, announced that it will open its first store in Kennesaw later
this year. This will mark the company’s ninth location in the Atlanta area and 14th in the state of
Georgia.
“We’re looking forward to offering active-minded families in Kennesaw their own Academy
Sports + Outdoors location to shop for all their sports, outdoor and lifestyle needs at our
everyday low prices,” says Ken Attaway, Academy Sports + Outdoors executive vice president,
chief operating officer. “We’re excited about our continued growth in the Atlanta region and
being an active member of this community for years to come.”
The new location will be nearly 63,000 square feet and bring approximately 100 jobs to the
area. The store will offer similar services to the existing Atlanta-area locations such as scope
mounting, bore sighting, line winding/spooling, propane exchange, racquet stringing and will sell
hunting and fishing licenses along with local team licensed apparel and novelty items.
Academy Sports + Outdoors is known for its commitment to being the low price leader on its
wide selection of casual and athletic footwear and apparel, team sports and golf products, patio
sets, barbecue grills, along with hunting, fishing and camping equipment and gear.
A cornerstone of the Academy Sports + Outdoors philosophy is active community support and
grassroots involvement throughout its footprint. The company has a history of giving back to
local communities through partnerships with sports teams, youth organizations, and outdoor
conservation programs. Academy Sports + Outdoors is the official sporting goods retailer of the
Atlanta Braves and the Coastal Conservation Association of Georgia, as well as the proud
corporate partner of the Georgia Bulldogs.
Prior to the store opening, customers can shop academy.com, receive the digital version of the
weekly ad, engage with Academy through its social media sites, sign up for email and SMS text
alerts, or visit any of its existing Atlanta-area stores.
About Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy Sports + Outdoors is a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer with a broad
assortment of quality hunting, fishing and camping equipment and gear along with sports and
leisure products, footwear, apparel, patio sets, barbecue grills and much more. The $4 billion
company operates over 200 stores throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina,
Tennessee and Texas, where the company is based. The Academy Sports + Outdoors
philosophy is to deliver an unparalleled shopping experience by providing convenience, offering
a broad selection of quality products, delivering exceptional customer service and selling the
right stuff at everyday low prices. For more information about Academy Sports + Outdoors visit
academy.com, facebook.com/academy, twitter.com/academy, pinterest.com/academy,
youtube.com/academy and instagram.com/academy.