Academy Sports + Outdoors to open fifth location in Orlando area
New store will bring 100 additional jobs to the area
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 a new location in the Millenia
area later this year. This will mark the company’s fifth location in Central Florida after opening in
Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Melbourne and East Colonial last year.
“We are excited to offer active-minded families in the Millenia area their own Academy Sports +
Outdoors location to shop for all their sports, outdoor and lifestyle needs at everyday low
prices,” says Ken Attaway, Academy Sports + Outdoors executive vice president, chief
operating officer. “We’re looking forward to opening this year and being an active member of the
Millenia community for years to come.”
The 63,000 square foot store will bring approximately 100 new jobs to the area. It will provide
similar services to the existing location 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
Orlando City Soccer Club as well as a Proud Partner of UCF Athletics, Ducks Unlimited and
National Wild Turkey Federation.
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 four Central Florida locations.
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.