Academy Sports to open at Hammond Square

Hammond, La. Covington, La.-based Stirling Properties said Tuesday that Academy Sports + Outdoors will open at Hammond Square Shopping Center, in Hammond, La.

The Texas-based sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer will occupy a freestanding store that is approximately 70,000 sq. ft. and is slated to open in summer 2011.

Originally developed as a 430,000-sq.-ft. enclosed mall, the new Hammond Square is almost double the original size and is designed as a combination power/lifestyle center. Retailers include Target, Dillard’s, J.C. Penney, Sears, AMC Theatre, Best Buy, T.J. Maxx, Ulta, Books-A-Million, Rite Aid, rue21 and Foot Locker.