West Marine Readies Possible Bankruptcy
May 4, 2026
Bloomberg is reporting that West’s private equity owners are “laying the groundwork for potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy.”
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.
West Marine is sponsoring Northern California’s 16th annual Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race.
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.
West Marine is sponsoring Northern California’s 16th annual Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race.
