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In 1977, when Harbor Freight Tools was started as a small family-owned business, they made a commitment to provide working people with great quality tools at the lowest prices. And for over 45 years, Harbor Freight Tools has done just that. With more than 1350 stores across the country and growing, they offer more than 7,000 tools and accessories at quality levels that match or exceed competing brands, but at prices that are up to 80% less, from hand tools and generators, to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools, Harbor Freight offers they're not your typical retailer. Th... Read More
In 1977, when Harbor Freight Tools was started as a small family-owned business, they made a commitment to provide working people with great quality tools at the lowest prices. And for over 45 years, Harbor Freight Tools has done just that. With more than 1350 stores across the country and growing, they offer more than 7,000 tools and accessories at quality levels that match or exceed competing brands, but at prices that are up to 80% less, from hand tools and generators, to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools, Harbor Freight offers they're not your typical retailer. They're a team of high-achievers, who have a passion for excellence and continuous improvement and obsess about getting things done. They're also equally committed to doing the right thing and giving back to their community. And for them, collaboration is the golden rule. Read Less
Harbor Freight Tools Company Stats
As of February 2024
- Industry
- Retail and Wholesale
- Founded
- 1977
- Headquarters
- Calabasas, California
- Country/Territory
- United States
- President and CEO
- Eric Smidt
- Employees
- 35,700
Forbes Lists
#409
America's Best Large Employers (2024)
Retail and Wholesale
#86
America's Largest Private Companies (2023)
Retailing
America's Best Employers By State (2023)
Retail and Wholesale
#304
Best Employers for Women (2023)
Retail and Wholesale
#107
Best Employers for Veterans (2022)Dropped off in 2023
Retail and Wholesale
#343
Best Employers for Diversity (2021)Dropped off in 2022
Retail and Wholesale
Harbor Freight Tools Financial Summary
Select list year
2023
2022
2021
2020
Revenue
$6.5B
Sources
FactSet; Forbes.
Revenue
$6.8B
Sources
FactSet; Forbes.
Revenue
$5.1B
Sources
FactSet; Forbes.
Revenue
$5B
Sources
FactSet; Forbes.
Related People & Companies
Eric Smidt
Company Stakeholder
L Brands
Related by Industry: Retail and Wholesale
Los Angeles, CA
Located in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division Metropolitan Area
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