GARDENDALE, Ala. (WBMA) — Academy Sports + Outdoors is expected to bring about 60 new jobs to Gardendale when the sporting goods retailer opens its first store in the city next month.
The 55,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in November at 650 Gayle Street. It will be Academy’s 18th location in Alabama, according to the company.
The store will sell sporting goods and outdoor recreation products, including apparel, footwear, hunting and fishing equipment, camping supplies, outdoor cooking products and team sports equipment…