Retail Stores
Though primarily focused on tools, Harbor Freight did still deal in some salvage, and created retail stores to liquidate both the salvage products as well as returned merchandise. Harbor Freight launched its first store in Lexington, Kentucky, attached to what was then the location of the mid-west/east coast distribution center for mail-order. This venture was a success, and Harbor Freight began bringing in over a billion dollars in revenue. Since that first store in Lexington, Harbor Freight has grown to over 410 stores in 47 states.
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