In a strategic move to enhance customer convenience and accessibility, Academy Sports + Outdoors, a renowned purveyor of sporting goods and outdoor recreation equipment, has forged a groundbreaking partnership with the esteemed on-demand delivery platform, DoorDash. This collaboration will empower customers to order a plethora of Academy's products directly through the DoorDash app, with the promise of swift deliveries within an average of one hour.
Chad Fox, the Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at Academy, expressed his enthusiasm for this new alliance, stating, 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. This sentiment underscores the retailer's unwavering commitment to enhancing the customer experience and catering to the evolving needs of its patrons.
As part of this groundbreaking partnership, all of Academy's 285 stores across 19 states will be made available on the DoorDash platform, including the option for customers to access the retailer's offerings through the DashPass program. This membership service offers members the convenience of $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible orders from thousands of restaurants, grocery, and convenience stores nationwide.
The partnership with DoorDash comes at a pivotal moment for Academy Sports + Outdoors, as the retailer continues to expand its footprint with the ambitious goal of opening 160 to 180 new stores during the next five years. This strategic move not only underscores the company's confidence in its growth trajectory but also highlights its dedication to providing customers with seamless access to its diverse product portfolio.
Academy's stores are renowned for offering a comprehensive range of apparel, footwear, sports and camping equipment, hunting and fishing gear, outdoor cooking, and more from top national brands as well as its exclusive private label offerings. Additionally, the retailer provides a suite of complimentary services, including grill and bike assembly, scope mounting, bore sighting, line winding/spooling, and propane exchange, further enhancing the customer experience.
The partnership with DoorDash represents a significant milestone in the evolution of Academy Sports + Outdoors, as the retailer embraces the power of on-demand delivery to cater to the ever-changing needs of its customers. By leveraging the reach and expertise of the leading local commerce platform, Academy is poised to solidify its position as a premier destination for sports and outdoor enthusiasts, delivering unparalleled convenience and accessibility to its diverse product offerings.
