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WATSONVILLE, Calif., Sept. 07, 2016 -- West Marine, Inc. (NASDAQ:WMAR) today announced that the Company has been invited to present at the 2016 Gateway Conference being held on September 7-8, 2016 at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco.
West Marine management is scheduled to present on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 8:00 am Pacific Time.
The presentation will be webcast live and available for replay in the Investor Relations section of West Marine’s website at www.westmarine.com and on the Gateway Conference website at www.gateway-conference.com/presenters.
To receive additional information, request an invitation or to schedule a one-on-one meeting, please email [email protected].
About West Marine
Each person has a unique connection to the water. At West Marine (westmarine.com) (NASDAQ:WMAR), our knowledge, enthusiasm and products prepare waterlife adventurers to foster that connection and explore their passions. With more than 250 stores located in 38 states and Puerto Rico, an eCommerce website reaching domestic, international and professional customers, West Marine is recognized as a leading Waterlife Outfitter for cruisers, sailors, anglers and paddlesports enthusiasts. Since first opening our doors in 1968, West Marine associates continue to share the same love for the water as our customers and provide helpful advice on the gear and gadgets they need to be safe and have fun.
About the Gateway Conference
The 5th Annual Gateway Conference is an invite-only conference presented by Liolios, which brings together the most compelling companies with the nation’s top institutional investors and analysts. This year’s event features more than 100 companies from a number of growth industries, including technology, business and financial services, consumer, digital media, clean technology and life sciences. The format has been designed to give attendees direct access to senior management via company presentations, Q&A sessions and one-on-one meetings. For more information, visit www.gateway-conference.com or www.liolios.com.
Contact: West Marine, Inc. Jeffrey Lasher, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (831) 761-4229
