Boating and outdoor retailer West Marine filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is closing 59 stores across 23 states. The restructuring affects one of its two Oregon locations—the Tigard store—with liquidation sales currently underway and running through late September.
Reason for Closures.
The Florida-based West Marine cited significant headwinds driving the bankruptcy, including:
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Extreme weather events.
- Shifts in consumer behavior and decreased discretionary spending.
Affected Oregon Location.
- Tigard: 15230 S.W. Sequoia Parkway, Suite 190
other Nearby Closures
If you are located near the Washington border, five locations in Washington are also slated for closure:
- Bellingham
- Bremerton
- Everett
- Port Townsend
- Spokane
For the full list of nationwide closures across all 23 states, you can read the reporting provided by Fast Company.
If you are looking for alternative outdoor or marine retailers in the Oregon region, or would like to know how to locate the closest remaining open West Marine store, let me know how you’d like to proceed!
