West Marine Files for Bankruptcy

LitigationMay 2026

West Marine entered a Restructuring Support Agreement with overwhelming support from its lenders and equity holders. The retailer's distress could reshape marine retail tenancy and reduce demand for marina-adjacent commercial space.

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