West Marine
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 Acquired
The private-equity firm L Catterton will take a controlling interest in the retailer’s ownership.
Nonprofits Benefit from West Marine Grants
The marine retailer distributed more than $100,000 BlueFuture grants, its largest grant cycle to date.
West Marine to carry Techron fuel treatment
The company says the additive is available online and will be in stores starting in April.
West Marine supports shoreline cleanup
Company will provide complimentary cleanup kits for International Coastal Cleanup Day.
West Marine partners with nonprofit to raise money for cancer research
The company has helped raise nearly $200,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
West Marine distributes 2019 grants
The national retailer grants $40,500 in funds to nonprofit organizations dedicated to youth boating, conservation, education and stewardship.
West Marine releases boat commissioning tool
The tool will provide a list of required gear and boating essentials for specific boats.
West Marine hires chief marketing officer
Aaron Carpenter has more than 20 years in retail.
West Marine hires chief merchandise officer
Ron Baime’s two decades of experience include 12 years with Dick’s Sporting Goods.
West Marine’s Ken Seipel talks about the retailer’s future
The new CEO wants to get back to core markets, expand private-label products and look at international opportunities for the long term.
West Marine names CEO
Ken Seipel, an executive from the retail industry, takes the helm at the national chain.
West Marine will raise money for grants
Gift tag proceeds will go toward BlueFuture program.
Doug Robinson is out, as the company launches a search for his replacement.
Doug Robinson is out, as the company’s private-equity owners launch an executive search for a replacement.
West Marine awards 2018 BlueFuture grants
West Marine has announced the 50 nonprofit organizations that will receive $1,500 in grant awards in the retailer’s BlueFuture waterway stewardship program. Earlier this month, West Marine distributed checks to the winners.
West Marine fundraiser to benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
West Marine is continuing a partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at all its retailers’ stores from Sept. 1-Sept. 30.
West Marine sponsors Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
The retailer with have a rigging truck on site and will provide shuttle service to its store on North Halsted Street.
West Marine sponsors Florida STAR competition
West Marine is sponsoring the 4th Annual Coastal Conservation Association’s Florida STAR competition, a program designed to educate the public about the importance of conservation of Florida’s marine resources and to engage families and youth in fishing.
Inside the changes at West Marine
West Marine has undergone numerous changes in recent months, having been sold to private equity firm Monomoy Capital Partners, and taken from public to private last fall.
West Marine sponsors party at Volvo Ocean Race
West Marine will sponsor Sail Newport’s Stars and Stripes Spring Celebration party tomorrow night at the Ocean Race Club in Newport, R.I.
West Marine CEO discusses the company’s refocus on core customers
West Marine is refocusing on its core customers in an effort to regain market share lost in recent years.
West Marine celebrates 50th anniversary with gift card promotion
West Marine will commemorate the company’s 50th anniversary with a new promotion.
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.