Event Brief
West Marine to close 59 stores, incl. Tampa Bay
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: West Marine plans to close 59 stores nationwide, including two locations in the Tampa Bay area.
WHO: West Marine
WHAT: Closing 59 stores nationwide, including two in the Tampa Bay area
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 4:42 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa Bay area, Florida
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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