Academy Sports + Outdoors to open two new North Carolina locations
Stores will bring about 200 new jobs; marks the company’s 12th and 13th North Carolina locations
KATY, TEXAS (MAY 2, 2018) – Academy, Ltd. (d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors), a sports,
outdoor and recreation lifestyle retailer, dedicated to making it easier for everyone to enjoy more
sports and outdoors, announced that it will open its first stores in Matthews and Winston-Salem
this summer. The company recently opened its first store in New Bern, N.C. last month.
“We are excited to offer active-minded families in Matthews and Winston-Salem their own
Academy Sports + Outdoors location to shop for all their sports, outdoor and lifestyle needs at
everyday low prices,” said Sam Johnson, Academy Sports + Outdoors’ executive vice president of
retail operations. “We’re looking forward to opening this year and being an active member of these
communities for years to come.”
Customers can expect to find everyday low prices and a unique product assortment from brands
such as Nike, Under Armour, adidas, Columbia, and Magellan Outdoors. The store will have
everything customers need for their next outdoor adventure, including hunting, fishing, and
camping gear, as well as sports equipment. The store will also carry a wide variety of leisure
products, footwear, apparel, patio sets, barbecue grills, and much more, paired with exceptional
customer service. Customers will be offered services such as scope mounting, bore sighting, line
winding/spooling, propane exchange, racquet stringing and the ability to purchase hunting and
fishing licenses.
Prior to the grand opening, the store donated $100 shopping sprees to 30 local athletes from the
Craven County Special Olympics to shop for anything they wanted while being accompanied by
Academy
Individuals interested in careers at Academy Sports + Outdoors can visit academy.com/careers to
apply for open positions. In addition to visiting the new store, customers can shop academy.com,
receive the digital version of the weekly ad, engage with Academy Sports + Outdoors through its social media sites, and sign up for email alerts.
About Academy Sports + Outdoors
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we make it easier for everyone to enjoy more sports and outdoor
activities. At each of our 245+ locations, we carry a wide range of apparel, footwear, hunting,
fishing and camping equipment, patio sets and barbeque grills, along with sports and recreation
products, at everyday low prices. For all. For less. 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.