Academy Sports + Outdoors Discount Codes & Deals

About Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy Sports + Outdoors was founded in 1938 by Arthur Gochman. This chain of national discount stores offers sporting goods and outdoor accessories. In 2011, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company acquired this company's retail stores. Academy generates more than $4.9 billion in annual revenue. The company employs approximately 17,000 employees in 15 states. Academy continues to thrive in the sporting goods industry because of its competitive prices and quality items. Its corporate headquarters are located near Katy, Texas.

Annual Sales
Academy offers plenty of ways for customers to save money. These include holiday sales and Black Friday specials. This store offers daily discounts on goods in a variety of categories.

Customer Service
Academy makes its representatives easily accessible to its customers. The customer care number is (888) 922-5336. The website includes a help section that allows customers to check order status and rate their customer experience. For immediate assistance, customers can contact a local store and speak with a manager.

In-Store Financing
Customers can apply for an Academy Sports + Outdoors credit card. Upon approval, they can use it to pay for goods online or in the store. Benefits include 5% off future purchases, $15 off the first purchase and free standard shipping (minimum $15 purchase). This card is not available to customers who live in California.

Free Shipping
Academy Sports + Outdoors does offer free shipping on orders of $25 or more when customers sign in. Free shipping is also available to customers without signing in, but the minimum is $35. Some items are excluded from free shipping like large or heavy items and firearms and ammunition.

Gift Cards
Academy gift cards are available online and in the stores. When customers buy bulk gift cards, they receive free standard shipping. Academy ships gift cards to customers by mail. Electronic Academy store gift cards are not available.

Store Selections
Customers can purchase goods for men, women and children. Available apparel includes jeans, underwear, school uniforms, jackets, workwear, hats, masks, sunglasses, socks, workout clothing and more. It offers outdoor items for hunting, fishing, cycling, backyard recreation, grilling, hiking and camping.

Top Brands
Customers can find dozens of top brands at Academy. These include Columbia, Nike, Under Armor, Adidas, Carhartt, Skechers, The North Face, YETI, ProForm, BCG, Brooks, Crocs and Ariat.

Return Policy
Academy has a customer-friendly return policy. With a receipt, customers who return their items within 60 days will receive a refund. Without a receipt, Academy can verify purchases made with debit and credit cards. For unverified purchases, customers will receive a store credit that equals the lowest price of the item within 90 days.

Final Sales
For some items, Academy has an 'all sales are final' policy. These include most brands of firearms, shooting accessories, crossbows, registered boats/canoes/kayaks/trailers, gasoline-powered items and onboard motors.

Check Order Status
Customers can check the status of an order on the Academy website. They can enter their order billing zip code and receive information about their order, such as if it has been shipped, where it is and when it is expected to be delivered.

Product Recalls
Academy lists product recalls on one of its website's pages. Customers can click the 'product recalls' tab to get the latest recall notices. If one of their products is on the recall list, they can take it to an Academy store for repair or replacement.

Rebates
Some Academy products offer rebates from manufacturers. Rebate information is included on the site's rebates page. Customers can receive up to $600 back on select purchases.

Store Services
Academy offers a variety of in-store services for its customers. Services include hunting/fishing licenses, propane exchange, product delivery, scope mounting and line spooling. Prices for each service may vary.