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3 days ago
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Academy Sports + Outdoors Forge Ahead With 3 New Doors
Academy Sports + Outdoors continues to grow its store base. The sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer has opened two new doors in the second quarter and a third that's forthcoming later this month, bringing the total new stores opened to seven across six states thus far in 2025. More from WWD Obermeyer's New CEO Sets Sights on Female Hunters and Anglers Inside Allbirds' Refreshed Store Concept Designed to Make It 'Easier to Shop' Lingerie Label Ysé Opens First London Store on King's Road The two new locations opened this month are in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and Midlothian, Vir., with a third door slated to open in Morgantown, W. Vir., later this month. Included in the seven new stores opened this year are the retailer's first stores in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The retailer is one of the few retailers that has steadily been expanding its store base. It opened 14 new doors across six states in 2023, followed by 16 new sites in 10 different states in 2024. The company plans to open between 160 to 180 new locations over the next five years, and has plans to open between 20 to 25 new stores this year. In March, the retailer said it is expanding its Nike partnership and adding the Jordan brand into its stores and online. It also debuted the Converse brand in January. As part of its focus on local communities, the retailer's store opening celebrations at each new store included hosting donation shopping sprees with local non-profits, such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of The Emerald Coast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond in Fort Walton Beach and Midlothian. The events included exclusive deals and giveaways for the entire family. 'Academy Sports + Outdoors' generous donations have already made a significant impact in our local community by not only providing essential equipment but also breaking down financial barriers that often prevent kids from participating in sports and outdoor activities,' Shervin Rassa, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, said. 'This support directly enhances our Triple Play program, which promotes daily physical activity and an overall healthy lifestyle. We are excited to continue our partnership by helping more young people stay active, build confidence, and enjoy sports and outdoor fun.' Academy, which sells apparel, footwear and sporting equipment across a myriad of categories and both national brands and private label, also offers free services such as bike assembly. National brands include Nike, Adidas, L.L. Bean, Carhartt, and Brooks, among others. Private label brands include Magellan Outdoors, Freely, R.O.W., BCG, H2OX, Redfield, and Mosaic. The company said the three new stores are expected to bring 'nearly 200 total new jobs' to their local communities. Jefferies analyst Jonathan Matuszewski said last month that the retailer could benefit from newness in footwear and its growing loyalty program, as well as potentially capture the trade-down customer. The company in March named Sumit Anand as its chief information officer. Best of WWD All the Retailers That Nike Left and Then Went Back Mikey Madison's Elegant Red Carpet Shoe Style [PHOTOS] Julia Fox's Sleekest and Boldest Shoe Looks Over the Years [Photos]
Yahoo
26-04-2025
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MJPD makes multiple arrests in separate incidents
Several arrests were made by Mt. Juliet Police between Monday and Tuesday in separate incidents. On Monday, MJPD conducted a traffic stop outside of the Academy Sports + Outdoors store. Officers discovered both occupants were being sought after for recent criminal activity. The vehicle, matching a description from a shoplifting case on Sunday, had an expired temporary license tag and was engaging in 'suspicious behavior,' according to police. The driver, a 50-year-old Hendersonville woman, was the suspect from the Sunday shoplifting case and allegedly shoplifted a pair of shoes on Monday. Her identity has not been released. The passenger, Brandi Menard, 34, of Hermitage, was wanted in Wilson County for a probation violation related to drug possession. Also on Monday, MJPD spotted a vehicle parked at the Mapco near Interstate 40. According to police, there was an issue with the license plate, leading to the officer becoming suspicious. The officer discovered the occupant was wanted in Davidson and Wilson counties for child abuse and failure to appear, respectively. After verifying her identity, Alexandria Askew, 32, of Nashville, was arrested on the failure to appear charge. Monday evening, a man was arrested on charges following a traffic stop by MJPD officers. The stop was initiated after the officer observed the vehicle failing to maintain its lane. The driver, identified as Eric Kwiatkowski, 54, of Hermitage, was wanted out of Nashville. He was arrested and charged with Delivery of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Felon in Possession of a Handgun, Possession of a Firearm by a Dangerous Felon and Possession with Intent to Sell Schedule I and II Controlled Substances. On Tuesday, officers pulled a vehicle over for violating the Slow Poke Law, where the driver is driving 'too slow' in the far-left lane of the interstate. In addition, the vehicle was unregistered, according to police. After calling in a check on the VIN, officers discovered the vehicle was reported stolen in January from Dickson County. The driver, Joseph Taylor, 31, of Nunnely, was arrested for possessing the stolen vehicle and driving on a revoked driver's license. Also on Tuesday, officers observed a vehicle 'driving recklessly' on Providence Marketplace and allegedly 'flying through' stop signs. After stopping the vehicle, police found evidence the driver had allegedly just shoplifted from TJ Maxx and HomeGoods. She was also wanted out of Rutherford County for failure to appear on drug charges. The driver, Jamie Johnson, 44, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and psilocybin mushrooms, in addition to theft charges.
Associated Press
08-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Academy Sports + Outdoors Donates More Than $550K to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® through Annual Holiday Partnership
Total donations have eclipsed over $2.7 million since 2020 KATY, Texas, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ('Academy') (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced the donation of more than $550,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. The donation is the result of a collaboration between the two organizations on holiday-inspired t-shirts and lounge pants featuring St. Jude patient art-inspired designs. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the products were donated to St. Jude. 'Academy Sports + Outdoors is proud to continue our work to support the young patients and their families at St. Jude and we're excited to see the program's growth this year,' said Matt McCabe, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer. 'It is a privilege to carry the St. Jude holiday apparel collection and support the hospital's mission of advancing cures and means of prevention for pediatric diseases.' Since 2020, Academy has donated more than $2.7 million in support of St. Jude's mission: Finding cures. Saving children®. 'We are so grateful for the creativity of our partners at Academy Sports + Outdoors who give customers an opportunity to help others while celebrating beautiful artwork by the kids of St. Jude,' said Steve Froehlich, Chief Revenue Officer of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 'It has been an incredible five years of partnership and we look forward to many more as we work together to help make cures possible for kids with cancer.' The men's and women's t-shirts and lounge pants were all exclusively available during the holiday season at all Academy stores and online at About Academy Sports + Outdoors Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to more than 300 stores across 21 states and counting. Academy's mission is to provide 'Fun for All' and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy's product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and footwear through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands. For more information, visit About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was largely considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and it won't stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness. Support the St. Jude mission by donating at liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and subscribing to its YouTube channel.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
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Academy Sports and Outdoors stock jumps on earnings, comparable sales beat
-- Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc (NASDAQ:ASO) shares jumped over 4% in Thursday's premarket trade after the U.S. sporting-goods store chain delivered fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations. The company posted quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.96, trumping the consensus estimate of $1.82. Revenue for the three-month period fell 6.6% year-over-year to $1.68 billion, but was still above the consensus forecast of $1.67 billion. Comparable sales declined 3%, better than the estimated 4.31% drop. 'Looking back on 2024, our team made significant strides toward achieving our long-term goals, all while thoughtfully navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment," said Steve Lawrence, CEO of Academy Sports + Outdoors. "As we head into 2025, we're energized by the opportunities that lie ahead. The foundation for growth that we've built over the past year should yield meaningful results this year and into the future," he added. For the full fiscal year 2025, the company expects EPS in the range of $5.75 to $6.20, below the consensus estimate of $6.47. Revenue is projected between $6.09 billion and $6.265 billion, compared to the $6.24 billion expected by analysts. Related Articles Academy Sports and Outdoors stock jumps on earnings, comparable sales beat Accenture, PDD and Darden Restuarants fall preamarket; Five Below gains Hapag-Lloyd sees earnings falling further this year as US tariffs, Suez weigh Sign in to access your portfolio
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20-03-2025
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Academy Sports and Outdoors stock jumps on earnings, comparable sales beat
-- Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc (NASDAQ:ASO) shares jumped over 4% in Thursday's premarket trade after the U.S. sporting-goods store chain delivered fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations. The company posted quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.96, trumping the consensus estimate of $1.82. Revenue for the three-month period fell 6.6% year-over-year to $1.68 billion, but was still above the consensus forecast of $1.67 billion. Comparable sales declined 3%, better than the estimated 4.31% drop. 'Looking back on 2024, our team made significant strides toward achieving our long-term goals, all while thoughtfully navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment," said Steve Lawrence, CEO of Academy Sports + Outdoors. "As we head into 2025, we're energized by the opportunities that lie ahead. The foundation for growth that we've built over the past year should yield meaningful results this year and into the future," he added. For the full fiscal year 2025, the company expects EPS in the range of $5.75 to $6.20, below the consensus estimate of $6.47. Revenue is projected between $6.09 billion and $6.265 billion, compared to the $6.24 billion expected by analysts. Related Articles Academy Sports and Outdoors stock jumps on earnings, comparable sales beat Accenture, PDD and Darden Restuarants fall preamarket; Five Below gains Hapag-Lloyd sees earnings falling further this year as US tariffs, Suez weigh Sign in to access your portfolio
