Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. reported it will open its first location in Peoria, IL, this summer; this is the second location in Illinois, set to open in Grand Prairie Plaza. The floor space covers over 60,000 square feet.
Academy plans to expand its store count, opening 13-to-15 stores in 2023 and 120-to-140 new stores by the end of 2027.
“We’re excited to be a new destination for the Peoria community to find everything they need to pursue their sports and outdoors passions with top national brands like Nike, Adidas, Yeti, Columbia, Carhartt, and many more,” said Sam Johnson, Academy’s executive vice president of Retail Operations. “At Academy Sports + Outdoors we deliver fun with a broad assortment of products at a great value and unmatched service that makes it easier for active families planning a day on the Illinois River, kids gearing up for summer fun and anglers reeling in a big catch.”
