Fort Lauderdale, Florida — West Marine, one of the nation’s best-known boating and fishing supply retailers, is preparing to close dozens of stores across the United States as it works through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring aimed at stabilizing its finances and continuing operations.
The Florida-based company announced that 59 retail locations in 23 states will close as part of its reorganization efforts.
The move comes just weeks after the retailer filed for bankruptcy protection and began implementing plans designed to reduce debt and strengthen its long-term financial position…