Outdoor Cooking is a Bright Spot in Academy Sports’ Earnings

Big box outdoor cooking retailers, both on the hardware side and on the sporting goods side, have all noted challenges with the consumer environment. Consumers are under pressure, being selective, and trading down on goods.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Q3 2023 earnings were no different with those themes. They did have one bright spot though, that we didn’t hear called-out at other retailers.