West Marine stores in Portland and Southwest Harbor are among 59 that the national chain plans to close after filing for bankruptcy in May, according to the company’s website.
“We recently made the difficult decision to close select store locations,” the website states. “While this change wasn’t easy, our commitment to you hasn’t changed one bit. West Marine is open, stocked and ready to help with everything you need to get back on the water.”
West Marine is closing nearly 30% of its 200 stores as part of a restructuring agreement reached in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. The company is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The website shows widespread clearance sales with some items over 70% off. Customers can still shop in stores and online. All sales at closing stores are final.
The company hasn’t announced closing dates.
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