Academy
Wayne C. Babineaux is a seasoned retail professional with extensive experience in product development and sourcing. Currently serving as the Sr. Director of Product Development and Global Sourcing for Private Brands at Academy Sports + Outdoors since August 2006, Wayne leads a team comprising two Senior Managers and eleven indirect reports. Previous roles at Academy include Senior Buyer for Camping and Summer Seasonal/Wheeled Goods, where responsibilities encompassed category management for various outdoor equipment and seasonal products. Prior to his tenure at Academy, Wayne held several buying positions at Foley's Department Stores and May Department Stores focusing on hosiery and footwear. Wayne earned a degree from the University of Houston between 1994 and 1999.
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Academy
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With roots as a tire shop in San Antonio in 1938, which later sold surplus military equipment, Academy Sport & Outdoors now operates over 130 sporting good stores throughout the South and Southwest. Academy stores offer a variety of apparel, footwear and equipment for various sports and outdoors activities. Academy Sport & Outdoors was acquired by the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co L.P. in August.