Academy Sports And Outdoors Opens First Store In Lexington, Kentucky

by Shivani Kumaresan, Benzinga Staff Writer

September 27, 2022 11:46 AM | 1 min read |

Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc ASO is planning to open its first store in Lexington, Kentucky.
The store, which is about 80,000 square-foot will house an assortment of sports and outdoor merchandise.
The Lexington location marks the sixth Academy store in Kentucky, and the opening of the fifth of nine new stores Academy expects to open in 2022.
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Continuing its expansion efforts, Academy Sports aims to open 80 to 100 new stores over the next five years.
Customers can shop for athletic and casual shoes, sports and outdoor equipment, and clothing from brands.
Price Action: ASO shares are trading higher by 5.80% at $45.40 on the last check Tuesday.