THE BIZ
We’re not making fun of this news with the title and title video – a lot of people are losing their jobs. We don’t think anyone wins here.
West Marine announced that it added 32 stores to its list of locations that will close as part of its bankruptcy proceedings, bringing the total number of closures to 91, according to the company’s store-closure directory. West Marine filed for bankruptcy in May.
The additional locations span more than 20 states. Florida accounts for the largest concentration on the full list of closures, with 18 locations, including newly added stores in Deerfield Beach, Cutler Bay, Miami, Pinecrest, Delray Beach, Punta Gorda, Melbourne, Jensen Beach, Spring Hill and a second in Orlando.
Other additional closures include stores in:
Sacramento and Santa Barbara, Calif.
Branford and Norwalk, Conn.
Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Mandeville, La.
Danvers, Mass.
North East, Md.
Holland, Mich.
Minnetonka, Minn.
Lodi, N.J.
Buffalo, Huntington Harbor and Riverhead, N.Y.
Toledo, Ohio
Portland, Ore.
Columbia, S.C.
Lewisville, Texas
Alexandria, Va.
Burlington, Vt.
Bellevue and Olympia, Wash.
Washington, California and Michigan each have seven locations on the closure list.
West Marine said its actions reflect the “difficult decision to close select store locations” while emphasizing that the company continues to operate its remaining stores and online business. The retailer said gift cards, rewards benefits and warranties will be honored at other locations and online. Thanks to Soundings Trade Only
