DoorDash and Academy Sports and Outdoors: A Match Made in Heaven for Fast, Convenient Shopping

DoorDash has recently partnered with Academy Sports and Outdoors to provide on-demand delivery of a wide range of products. Customers can now have their orders delivered from 285 Academy Sports and Outdoors locations across 19 states in under an hour on average. DashPass members with eligible orders will not be charged an additional delivery fee, making the service even more convenient.

The partnership with Academy Sports and Outdoors showcases DoorDash’s expansion beyond just restaurants. Over the past year, DoorDash has added more retailers to its platform, including Ulta Beauty, Lowe’s, The Vitamin Shoppe, Camping World, and Staples. This collaboration allows shoppers to access the products they need quickly and easily, enhancing their overall shopping experience.

Chad Fox, executive vice president and chief customer officer at Academy Sports and Outdoors, expressed the company’s commitment to providing customers with convenient ways to access the products they need for outdoor activities. The addition of DoorDash as a delivery partner aligns with this goal, offering shoppers a new option to receive the gear they need promptly.

Academy Sports and Outdoors recently announced plans to open between 160 to 180 stores over the next five years, with initial locations set to open in 2024. The retailer has also expanded its product assortments through partnerships with Fanatics and L.L. Bean. With a focus on enhancing the customer experience, Academy Sports and Outdoors continues to evolve its offerings to meet the diverse needs of its shoppers.

DoorDash’s partnership with Academy Sports and Outdoors comes after the appointment of Robert Howell as senior vice president and chief supply chain officer. Howell is responsible for overseeing the company’s distribution centers, supply chain operations, and logistics both in the U.S. and abroad