Rudy Milian’s Views & News Blog

This Views & News blog offers you not only links to news sites that cover the retail real estate industry but a blurb from Rudy Milian with his summary observations, opinions and insights about the news that retail real estate professionals need to stay up-to-date in an ever-changing industry. Find here our selection of published news about store openings and closings, retail real estate activity, trends influencing commercial real estate, the impact of economic indicators on property valuations, merchandise categories and leasing trends, and more. Some of the news sites linked here are accessible to the public, while others require free or paid registration.

March 28, 2025

Academy Sports + Outdoors plans to open 20-25 new stores in 2025

March 28, 2025/ Rudy Milian

Academy Sports + Outdoors has surpassed 300 stores after opening in York, Pa., Harrisburg, Pa. and Hagerstown, Md. These 2025 openings mark Academy's first locations in Pennsylvania and Maryland, increasing the retailer's footprint to 21 states.

In addition, Academy opened a new store in Kansas City, Mo. in March, and will open another new location in Charlotte, N.C. in April 2025.

The company plans to open a total of 20-25 new stores in its 2025 fiscal year. In 2024, Academy opened a total of 16 new locations across 10 states, including its first in Ohio.

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Views & News Blog

Rudy Milian’s Views & News Blog

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Woodcliff Realty Advisors, LLC provides management consulting for shopping center companies, retailers, commercial real estate organizations, communities and investors.

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