West Marine celebrates 50th anniversary with gift card promotion
West Marine will commemorate the company’s 50th anniversary with a new promotion.
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West Marine is the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, with nearly 250 company-operated stores in 38 states and Puerto Rico.
West Marine taking applications for 2018 grants
This Sunday, West Marine will begin accepting applications for its 2018 BlueFuture grants. The 2018 cycle will run for two months through Thursday, May 31, with the names of grant recipients to be announced by mid-summer.
West Marine to re-open flagship store on St. Patrick’s Day
West Marine will re-open its flagship store in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., plus seven other retail locations on March 17.
West Marine event focuses on youth fishing
West Marine is launching a new event designed to get young people fishing at five locations around the country.
West Marine to sponsor TV show about fishing
West Marine says it will be the exclusive retail sponsor for the offshore fishing TV show, “Into the Blue.”
West Marine raises funds for BlueFuture program
West Marine said it raised more than $30,000 to support its nonprofit BlueFuture grants program during a month-long company fundraiser in December.
West Marine names new CEO
West Marine Inc. said today that it named Doug Robinson, who spent 13 years at Lowe’s, as the new CEO of the retail chain.
West Marine names recipients of BlueFuture grants
West Marine has named the 25 nonprofit organizations that will receive fall 2017 BlueFuture grants.
Annual West Marine BlueFuture fundraiser begins Friday
West Marine kicks off its annual Month of Giving on Friday to support its nonprofit BlueFuture program.
West Marine raises funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
West Marine raised more than $41,300 in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society during an October fundraiser in stores across the country.
CEO to leave West Marine
Recently acquired West Marine Inc. said chief executive Matt Hyde, who led the company for five years, will leave.
West Marine keeps focus on boat business after sale to Monomoy
West Marine, which closed on its sale to private equity firm Monomoy Capital Partners earlier this month, will continue to focus on its core boat business as the company moves ahead.
West Marine seeks applications for fall BlueFuture grants
West Marine said it will begin accepting online applications on Sept. 1 for its next round of 2017 BlueFuture grants.
West Marine plans BlueFuture event during S.C. store grand opening
West Marine said it is looking for marine-focused nonprofits in the Hilton Head area of South Carolina to participate in a BlueFuture “All Day Give Back” community day on Sept. 30.
West Marine reports 2017 2Q results
Retailer West Marine reported a net second-quarter profit of $21 million, slightly less than it earned in the same quarter last year.
West Marine acquired by private-equity firm
West Marine is being acquired by New York-based private-equity firm Monomoy Capital Partners.
West Marine hands out BlueFuture grants
West Marine named the 25 non-profit organizations that will receive $1,500 spring BlueFuture grants.
West Marine will sponsor paddleboard race in California
West Marine is sponsoring Northern California’s 16th annual Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race.
West Marine fundraiser honors World Oceans Day
West Marine will sell “pieceless” puzzles at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Conn., and in 75 select stores across North America.
West Marine teams with Columbia on photo contest
West Marine, in partnership with Columbia, launched the 2017 “Deck Out Dad” Contest.
West Marine BlueFuture fundraiser ends Monday
Only a few days remain for people who want to support West Marine’s BlueFuture.
West Marine sponsors new fishing tourney in Florida
West Marine is sponsoring the third annual Coastal Conservation Association Statewide Tournament and Angler’s Rodeo in Florida.