It had a modest catalog of products, a brief "About Us" section and an order form for the printed catalog. Harbor Freight's website went online in 1997. Harbor Freight tests their tools in their own quality assurance facility located in Camarillo, California. Harbor Freight sells many tools under in-house brands, sourced directly from manufacturers. As of 2022, Harbor Freight Tools operates over 1,300 retail stores in 48 states. The venture proved successful, and Harbor Freight Tools began to open stores across the United States. It later moved to 1301 Winchester Road, Suite 213. The original location was at 1387 East New Circle Road.
In 1980, Harbor Freight Tools opened its first retail store in Lexington, Kentucky, to sell returned merchandise from its mail order business.
From the mid-1980s to 2010 Harbor Freight was headquartered in nearby Camarillo, California.įirst Harbor Freight Tools retail store, located in Lexington, Kentucky In 1985, Eric Smidt was named president of the company at age 25 he served under that title until 1999, when he became chief executive officer. As the business grew, its name was changed to Harbor Freight Tools. The company began as a mail order tool business that dealt with liquidated and returned merchandise. In 1977, Eric Smidt and his father, Allan Smidt, started Harbor Freight and Salvage in a small building in North Hollywood, California. The company employs over 25,000 people in the United States, and has over 1,300 locations in 48 states.
It operates a chain of retail stores, as well as an e-commerce business. Harbor Freight Tools, commonly referred to as Harbor Freight, is a privately held tool and equipment retailer, headquartered in Calabasas, California, United States.
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