West Marine Files for Bankruptcy

West Marine, the nation’s largest boating supply chain, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closing 59 stores nationwide — including 8 in Florida — as part of a major restructuring effort. Despite the closures, the company vows to stay open and continue serving boaters. The move stems from a perfect storm of supply chain chaos, extreme weather disruptions, and shifting consumer habits. While Bonita Springs is on the chopping block, key Southwest Florida locations like Fort Myers, Naples, and Marco Island remain unaffected. West Marine is focused on stabilizing its finances while keeping its core promise: expert service and quality products for every boater. 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/c0a7993fae1e8abd