Academy Sports and Outdoors proudly highlights its successes in cargo frontloading.

Academy Sports and Outdoors expressed confidence in its inventory strategy during a recent earnings call, as EVP and CFO Earl Ford noted no regrets about frontloading inventory earlier in the year to avoid new tariffs. This approach allowed the retailer to maintain prices at last year’s levels, enhancing consumer value. Despite initial challenges with elevated inventory, the situation improved, and sell-through rates for frontloaded products were strong. Ford mentioned that while some price increases are expected, they will vary by category, and the company prioritized inventory management over share repurchases to navigate market uncertainties effectively.