Academy Sports + Outdoors is a full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer headquartered in Katy, Texas. Founded in 1938, the company operates 301 stores across 21 states in the United States, employing more than 22,000 team members. Its product assortment is strong in categories including hunting, fishing, camping, sports equipment, apparel, and footwear.
The company has experienced significant growth, with annual sales increasing from $1 billion in 2003 to $6.4 billion in fiscal 2022. Academy Sports + Outdoors maintains a focus on providing quality products at accessible prices, with a value proposition designed to resonate with a broad range of consumers.
The retailer's approach includes a commitment to localized merchandising, tailoring store assortments to the needs of individual communities. The company's stated vision is to be the best sports and outdoors retailer in the country, guided by a mission to provide "Fun for All".
