West Marine Files for Bankruptcy
May 18, 2026
The retailer has filed a Chapter 11 restructuring support agreement in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
The retailer has filed a Chapter 11 restructuring support agreement in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Bloomberg is reporting that West’s private equity owners are “laying the groundwork for potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy.”
Chuck Rubin became CEO of West Marine in December, following a career that included being CEO at Ulta Beauty and the craft brand Michaels, as well as being president of North American retail for Office Depot and a partner at the information-technology company Accenture.
West Marine CEO Eric Kufel on angling, retail and vendor relationships.
The private equity firm L Catterton takes a controlling interest in the retailer’s ownership.
West Marine Inc. said today that it named Doug Robinson, who spent 13 years at Lowe’s, as the new CEO of the retail chain.
West Marine is being acquired by New York-based private-equity firm Monomoy Capital Partners.
West Marine said it raised $33,380 during its annual National Safe Boating Week fundraiser at its stores and on its website. From May 18-29 manufacturers
West Marine named the 25 non-profit organizations that will receive $1,500 spring BlueFuture grants.
The retailer has filed a Chapter 11 restructuring support agreement in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Bloomberg is reporting that West’s private equity owners are “laying the groundwork for potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy.”
Chuck Rubin became CEO of West Marine in December, following a career that included being CEO at Ulta Beauty and the craft brand Michaels, as well as being president of North American retail for Office Depot and a partner at the information-technology company Accenture.
West Marine CEO Eric Kufel on angling, retail and vendor relationships.
The private equity firm L Catterton takes a controlling interest in the retailer’s ownership.
West Marine Inc. said today that it named Doug Robinson, who spent 13 years at Lowe’s, as the new CEO of the retail chain.
West Marine is being acquired by New York-based private-equity firm Monomoy Capital Partners.
West Marine said it raised $33,380 during its annual National Safe Boating Week fundraiser at its stores and on its website. From May 18-29 manufacturers
West Marine named the 25 non-profit organizations that will receive $1,500 spring BlueFuture grants.
