https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/outdoor-retail-giant-files-for-bankruptcy-closes-59-storesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/outdoor-retail-giant-files-for-bankruptcy-closes-59-storeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/outdoor-retail-giant-files-for-bankruptcy-closes-59-stores#u1159Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:07:02 +0000Outdoor retailer West Marine has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close 59 stores as part of a restructuring plan. The company cites supply chain disruptions, shifting consumer spending, and extreme weather as key challenges. Executives have received retention bonuses, and the company aims to exit bankruptcy by August. Eight Florida locations are confirmed for closure.What's confirmed:West Marine has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is closing 59 stores across 23 states as part of its restructuring efforts.The company is the largest boating retailer in the U.S.Eight Florida location https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/outdoor-retail-giant-files-for-bankruptcy-closes-59-storeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/outdoor-retail-giant-files-for-bankruptcy-closes-59-stores#u789Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:41:16 +0000Outdoor retailer West Marine is shutting 59 stores across 23 states under Chapter 11, cutting its footprint by over a quarter. The company cites supply chain issues, extreme weather, and consumer spending shifts as drivers. Executives received retention bonuses ahead of the filing, with an August exit from bankruptcy targeted. Eight Florida locations are confirmed for closure.What's confirmed:West Marine is closing 59 stores in 23 states as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring plan.Eight of the closures are in Florida.The company plans to emerge from bankruptcy by August 2026.Executives receiv https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/outdoor-retail-giant-files-for-bankruptcy-closes-59-storeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/outdoor-retail-giant-files-for-bankruptcy-closes-59-stores#u511Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:06:47 +0000Outdoor and boating retailer West Marine filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 1, 2026, and will close 59 stores across 23 states as part of a restructuring plan. The company cited supply chain disruptions, extreme weather, and shifting consumer behavior as key factors. Executives received retention bonuses before the filing, and the company plans to exit bankruptcy by August. The closures will reduce its retail footprint by over a quarter.What's confirmed:West Marine filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 1, 2026, and will close 59 stores in 23 states across the U.S.The closures include lo