West Marine will soon open its new 20,000-square-foot store in Chicago that will serve as its flagship location and wholesale hub for the Midwest.
The retailer has scheduled grand opening festivities for April 23-26 at the store's location at 1160 N. Halsted Street just off the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River that wraps around Goose Island.
The store will cater to all those who enjoy life on the water, stocking everything from weatherproof gear to kayaks, as well as stand-up paddleboards and a wide selection of men's and women's shoes and apparel from the top nautical brands. In addition to core boating equipment such as maintenance supplies, sailboat hardware, trailer supplies and an engine parts counter, the store will have hundreds of the latest marine electronics units on display for mariners to touch and test.
The new store will also serve as the company's Midwest hub for Port Supply, the wholesale division of West Marine. The Port Supply hub will serve as resource for marine businesses including professional boat builders, boat yards, boat dealers and governmental agencies.
“I've spent most of my life on the Great Lakes, and I couldn't be happier to ensure everyone in Chicago and the surrounding areas have top-notch products and equipment they need to have amazing experiences on the water,” said new Chicago West Marine General Manager Gary Sibilsky.
West Marine operates over 270 stores in 38 states, Puerto Rico and Canada and an e-commerce website that reaches domestic and international customers.
