A major boating and marine supplies retailer, West Marine, is closing five of its Washington stores after filing for bankruptcy last month.
The Florida-based company is closing its locations in Bellingham, Bremerton, Everett, Spokane, and Port Townsend, according to West Marine.
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 17 and is working to reduce its debt and stabilize operations after years of financial challenges.
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West Marine noted the bankruptcy filing was largely due to its supply chain disruptions, changes in consumer behavior, and extreme weather events, according to a news release obtained by The Seattle Times…