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Academy Sports + Outdoors continues new store expansion with first location in Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

KATY, Texas, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer whose mission is to provide "Fun for All", will open its first location in Fredericksburg, Va. in the fall of 2023. This is Academy's second location in Virginia and will be over 77,000 square feet. Academy plans to continue its expansion efforts with the goal of opening 13 – 15 stores this year, and a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.

Key Points: 
  • This is Academy's second location in Virginia and will be over 77,000 square feet.
  • Academy plans to continue its expansion efforts with the goal of opening 13 – 15 stores this year, and a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.
  • The new location will carry a wide array of sports and outdoors products for customers to choose from to kickstart their fun.
  • Individuals interested in careers at Academy Sports + Outdoors can visit careers.academy.com to apply for open positions.

Academy Sports + Outdoors continues new store expansion with first location in Peoria, Illinois

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

KATY, Texas, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer whose mission is to provide "Fun for All", will open its first location in Peoria, IL in the summer of 2023. This is Academy's second location in Illinois which is set to open in Grand Prairie Plaza and will be over 60,000 square feet. Academy plans to continue its expansion efforts with the goal of opening 13 – 15 stores this year, and a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.

Key Points: 
  • This is Academy's second location in Illinois which is set to open in Grand Prairie Plaza and will be over 60,000 square feet.
  • Academy plans to continue its expansion efforts with the goal of opening 13 – 15 stores this year, and a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.
  • The location will carry a wide assortment of sports and outdoors products for customers to choose from to kickstart their fun.
  • Individuals interested in careers at Academy Sports + Outdoors can visit careers.academy.com to apply for open positions.

Academy Sports + Outdoors to begin 2023 store expansion with first location in Lafayette, Ind.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

KATY, Texas, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer whose mission is to provide "Fun for All", will open its first location in Lafayette, Ind. in the spring of 2023. The fourth location in Indiana is set to open in Lafayette Pavilions and will be over 60,000 square feet. Academy plans to continue its expansion efforts with the goal of opening a total of 80 to 100 new stores by the end of 2026.

Key Points: 
  • The fourth location in Indiana is set to open in Lafayette Pavilions and will be over 60,000 square feet.
  • Academy plans to continue its expansion efforts with the goal of opening a total of 80 to 100 new stores by the end of 2026.
  • The location will carry a wide assortment of sports and outdoors products for customers to choose from to kickstart their fun.
  • Individuals interested in careers at Academy Sports + Outdoors can visit careers.academy.com to apply for open positions.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Continues Growth with Two New Stores: Barboursville, W.Va. and Pinellas Park, Fla.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

KATY, TEXAS, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce the opening of two new stores, one in Barboursville, W. Va, and one in Tampa Bay, Fla. The Barboursville store is over 60,000 square feet and is located at 30 Tanyard Station Drive, in Tanyard Station shopping center. The Pinellas Park store is 50,000 square feet and is located at 7230 US Hwy 19 N. Both bring a great assortment of sports and outdoors merchandise to their communities ahead of the holiday season. Academy will host grand opening festivities from Friday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 20 at both stores. Throughout the weekend, customers at each location can look forward to exclusive deals, giveaways, meet and greet appearances, activations by brands sold at Academy, food truck samples and take advantage of great prices.

Key Points: 
  • Academy will host grand opening festivities from Friday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 20 at both stores.
  • Academy Sports + Outdoors has opened nine new stores in 2022, including its first stores in Virginia and West Virginia.
  • The Barboursville store marks the first in the state of West Virginia, and Pinellas Park marks the first Academy store in Tampa Bay and 14th in Florida.
  • Academy undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.

MANCHESTER CITY WOMEN AND NEW YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLUB ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADING PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, JLAB

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

New York, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Manchester City Womens Football Club and 2021 MLS Cup Champions, New York City FC, have today announced a new partnership with JLab, a leading personal technology company based in the United States and available in 80+ countries globally.

Key Points: 
  • New York, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Manchester City Womens Football Club and 2021 MLS Cup Champions, New York City FC, have today announced a new partnership with JLab, a leading personal technology company based in the United States and available in 80+ countries globally.
  • Speaking about the collaboration, Gavin Makel, Managing Director of Manchester City Women, said: We are delighted to welcome JLab as an official partner of our womens team.
  • JLab is excited to reach the global soccer community in a meaningful way through partnerships with Manchester City Womens Football Club and MLS Cup Champions NYCFC.
  • About Manchester City womens team:
    Formerly known as Manchester City Ladies FC, the club was founded in 1988 by City in the Community.

Fidelis Care, New York City FC Bring Healthy Recipes to Kids and Families this School Year

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

"Fidelis Care is proud to share our latest Lunchology menu, developed in partnership with New York City FC," said Chief Member Engagement Officer, Pam Hassen.

Key Points: 
  • "Fidelis Care is proud to share our latest Lunchology menu, developed in partnership with New York City FC," said Chief Member Engagement Officer, Pam Hassen.
  • "These recipes are both kid- and parent-friendly, as well as fun and easy to make as a family.
  • "Families continue to look for healthy and affordable meal and snack options for their children," offered NYS PTA President Dana Platin.
  • We hope that with these recipes, families can enjoy quality time and understand that eating healthy can be fun!"