West Marine Closes 59 Stores Nationwide

West Marine is closing 59 stores nationwide, including five in Washington—Bellingham, Bremerton, Everett, Spokane, and Port Townsend—as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. Customers can still pick up orders before closure, which hasn’t been announced yet. Despite the upheaval, the company remains open and stocked in key locations like Anacortes, Bellevue, Olympia, Fife, and Seattle, and gift cards are still valid. With roots dating back to 1968 and liabilities between $500 million and $1 billion, this is a major pivot for the longtime marine gear giant—but they’re still committed to helping boaters get back on the water. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1910eed94e61d118