The sporting goods retailer has committed over
$2 million towards HBCUs and has
expanded its HBCU discount to include alumni
KATY,
Texas, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy
Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) is continuing its
commitment to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCUs) throughout its footprint for the fourth consecutive year.
To help celebrate the legacy of HBCU homecomings and continue to
make gameday fun for all, now through November 4, Academy will offer alumni, in
addition to current students, faculty, and staff of HBCU
institutions 10% off purchases in-stores and online at
academy.com/HBCUDiscount. Customers are invited to shop Academy's
licensed HBCU fan gear assortment in-store, online at
academy.com/HBCU, or through Academy's mobile app.
"Academy Sports + Outdoors is committed to supporting and
investing in HBCU communities," said Lawrence Lobpries, Academy's Chief Marketing
Officer. "We are excited to extend the HBCU discount to include
alumni this year. We look forward to helping faculty, students and
alumni get ready for homecoming and showoff their HBCU pride with
all the clothes, accessories and gear they want."
Since 2020, Academy has committed over $2
million towards HBCU initiatives including local community
givebacks, and partnerships with the Southwestern Athletic
Conference (SWAC), the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
(CIAA), and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(SIAC).
Academy Sports + Outdoors is the Official Sporting Goods and
Outdoor Retailer of the SWAC, CIAA, and SIAC. The retailer will
continue to partner with these conferences throughout the HBCU
Homecoming season to make a positive impact in its communities
through additional events, digital content, and social media
collaborations.
To receive up-to-date information and deals, text HBCU to 22369*
and watch out for information on upcoming events and activations on
Academy's social media accounts (@academy).
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 273 stores across
18 states. 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
www.academy.com.
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