Instacart and Academy Sports + Outdoors Team Up for Same-Day Delivery in as Fast as an Hour

Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced a new partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer. The partnership brings Academy's broad catalog to the Instacart Marketplace, giving customers same-day delivery in as fast as an hour for items ranging from camping and fishing equipment to fitness gear, team sports equipment, and Academy's own popular private label brands - all at no markups.

"Our customers expect to get what they need fast, and that's exactly what this partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors delivers," said Blake Wallace, Vice President of Commercial Partnerships at Instacart. "With Academy now on Instacart, our customers can get the gear they need for that last-minute camping trip or tomorrow's game in as fast as one hour."

"At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we're committed to serving our customers wherever and however they choose to shop, delivering a seamless experience across every channel as we continue to expand our omnichannel presence," said Chad Fox, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at Academy Sports + Outdoors. "From helping Always Game Families gear up for everyday moments to providing access to top national brands and exclusive private brands, our partnership with Instacart offers another convenient way to shop Academy's broad assortment at the same great prices customers find in our stores."

With over 300 Academy stores across 21 states available on the Instacart Marketplace, the partnership launches just in time for the season's biggest moments – from back-to-school and fall sports to hunting season, tailgating, and outdoor adventures.

To celebrate the launch, new qualifying Academy customers can take $15 off a $75+ purchase* now through October 12th on Instacart.com.

Academy Sports + Outdoors joins more than 2,200 national and local retail banners on the Instacart Marketplace. To start shopping Academy, customers can visit https://www.instacart.com/store/academy-sports-outdoors or download the Instacart App on their mobile device.

SOURCE Maplebear Inc. dba Instacart