Academy Sports + Outdoors - FROM SCREEN TIME TO FAMILY TIME: HOLIDAY GIFTS THAT GET FAMILIES ACTIVE, OUTDOORS AND TOGETHER

KATY, Texas, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --BACKGROUND:As holiday shopping gets underway, many families are looking for gifts that create more connection and less distraction. From youth sports and fitness to fishing, camping and backyard recreation, gifts that encourage families to put down their devices, get moving and spend time together can offer something that lasts well beyond the holiday season.Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/academy-sports-outdoors/9422251-en-academy-sports-outdoors-holiday-gifts-guideThe interest comes as families continue to navigate the role of phones and screens in their daily lives. Pew Research found that 80% of parents view smartphones as harmful to kids and teens, while roughly half of teens say their parents are frequently distracted by phones during conversations.For families trying to be more intentional about their time together, the right holiday gift can be more than something to unwrap.

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