Academy Sports + Outdoors relocating Macon store to Tom Hill Sr. Blvd in October. The new 48,279-square-foot store will be located at 195 Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard. An exact opening date has not been announced. 3 hours ago MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Academy Sports + Outdoors plans to relocate its Macon store to Northpark Center in October. According to a news release from the company on Tuesday, the new 48,279-square-foot store will be located at 195 Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard. Its current location is across town at 1689 Eisenhower Parkway. Academy says the relocated store, which will occupy the address formerly occupied by Big Lots, will continue selling apparel, footwear and equipment for hunting, fishing, camping, outdoor cooking and team sports. The retailer did not announce an exact opening date or provide information about when its current Macon location will close. People interested in working at the new location can apply through Academy's careers website. Academy was founded in Texas in 1938 and operates more than 300 stores across 21 states.

Academy Sports + Outdoors has appointed Matthew M. Pasch as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. In this role, Pasch will oversee the company's talent strategy, human resources, and communications functions across corporate offices, distribution centres, and retail operations. Pasch joins Academy from Burlington, where he most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. During his tenure at Burlington, he held various senior leadership positions, including roles overseeing human resources for merchandising, marketing, strategy, and supply chain functions. He will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Steve Lawrence and replaces William S. Ennis, who recently retired. Academy Sports + Outdoors operates more than 300 stores across 21 US states.

Academy Sports + Outdoors plans new Manor location. Sporting giant Academy Sports' could soon bring its full-scale sporting goods and outdoor retail concept to Manor. Published Date: September 3, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT Sporting goods giant eyes Highway 290 project in fast-growing Travis County suburb. According to public filings, Academy Sports + Outdoors plans to open a new location at 14018 US 290 in Manor. Founded in 1938 in San Antonio, Academy Sports + Outdoors offers sporting goods, outdoor recreation gear, apparel, and footwear from national brands alongside its own private-label lines. The brand is known for its "one single roof" concept, bringing a full-scale sports store and outdoor and hunting shop together under one roof. What Now Austin reached out to Academy Sports' representatives to inquire about the opening timeline but did not receive a response prior to publication. Permitting records list a construction completion date of March 2027. However, dates listed in public filings are not always definitive. What Now has tracked Academy Sports' rapid national expansion in other markets. What Now Atlanta reported on the opening of a 50,200-square-foot Perimeter Center store, the company's 12th in metro Atlanta at the time, while What Now Charleston covered a new Academy store anchoring the upcoming Victory Village development in Lexington, South Carolina, alongside Target. The Manor opening adds to a wave of development activity What Now has tracked along the city's Highway 290 corridor. What Now Austin reported on a new McAlister's Deli planned for the area and separately covered new locations for IHOP, Mountain Mike's Pizza, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe, reflecting Manor's rapid growth as one of the fastest-expanding suburbs east of Austin. Love its content? Add WhatNow as a preferred source on Google to see more of its trusted coverage when you search. Be the first to know. From new restaurant openings to exciting retail launches and real estate insights, be the first to know what's happening in Austin Daniela Velez is a bilingual journalist and communications strategist based in Colombia. She has covered stories across the humanitarian, political, and entertainment sectors, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective shaped by her background in Communications and Political Philosophy from Universidad de La Sabana and additional training in Modern Journalism from NYU