New partnership offers consumers convenient,
on-demand access to apparel, footwear, sporting goods and outdoor
recreation equipment, and more
KATY,
Texas, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy
Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced a new
exclusive partnership with DoorDash (Nasdaq: DASH), the local
commerce platform, to offer on-demand delivery from Academy's 285
stores across 19 states during the upcoming Back-to-School season.
Academy products can be ordered directly through the DoorDash app,
helping consumers easily pursue their sports and outdoors passions
by shopping for items they need delivered on the same day, in under
an hour on average.*
"Academy Sports + Outdoors is continually looking for ways to
help our customers get to the fun faster, and we believe this
partnership with DoorDash will provide them with a new option to
get the gear they need," said Chad
Fox, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer.
"We're excited to partner with the leading local commerce platform
to give our customers another convenient way to get the products
they need quickly so they can have fun out there."
Academy Sports + Outdoors stores are now available on the
DoorDash app, helping consumers easily shop for everyday items they
need delivered same-day. All locations will also be available on
DashPass, DoorDash's membership program that offers members a
$0 delivery fee and reduced service
fee on eligible orders from thousands of restaurants, grocery, and
convenience stores nationwide.**
* Based on average delivery time. Delivery times may vary and
are not guaranteed.
** DashPass benefits apply only to eligible orders that meet
the minimum subtotal requirement listed on DoorDash for each
participating merchant. Other fees (including service fees), taxes,
and gratuity still apply. After signing up for DashPass, you will
be charged the then-current renewal price (plus applicable taxes)
automatically on a recurring basis until you cancel. DashPass terms
(including how to cancel) here:
www.doordash.com/terms.
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 285 stores across
19 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.
About DoorDash:
DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) is a technology company that connects
consumers with their favorite local businesses in more than 30
countries across the globe. Founded in 2013, DoorDash builds
products and services to help businesses innovate, grow, and reach
more customers. DoorDash is your door to more: the local commerce
platform dedicated to enabling merchants to thrive in the
convenience economy, giving consumers access to more of their
communities, and providing work that empowers.
Media Contact: Shane
Carlisle, Public Relations Manager,
shane.carlisle@academy.com
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