Academy Sports + Outdoors laying off 100 employees

KATY, Texas – Academy Sports + Outdoors cut 100 jobs from its Katy headquarters Thursday. 

The company said in a statement that 100 non-customer facing positions were eliminated as part of the next phase of a "strategic reorganization" and a need for greater efficiency.

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“Our passion for what we do and for what we offer customers is the driving force behind our constant push for improvement,” said Academy President and CEO J.K. Symancyk in a statement. “Today’s changes, while difficult, will create a more nimble and collaborative organization that will better serve our stores and the changing needs of our customers.”

The company said they will provide a transition package to help affected team members during this time.

 

 

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