Academy is one of the leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailers in the United
States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to 301 stores across
21 states, as of March 7, 2025. 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, footwear and sports & recreation through both leading national
brands and a portfolio of 20 private label brands, which go well beyond traditional sporting goods and
apparel offerings