Fairhaven’s Harbor Freight Tools Store Now Open
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — Fairhaven’s newest retail store is now open, as Harbor Freight Tools opened up shop on Wednesday.
The store is located at 13 Berdon Way, in the former Regal House Furniture location next to Ocean State Job Lot.
We first learned Harbor Freight was coming to Fairhaven back in April.
As those who have shopped at other nearby Harbor Freight locations in Fall River, East Wareham, Raynham or Plymouth can tell you, the store has a lot more than just tools. There are a variety of items for around the home, as well as automotive items, firearms safes and carrying cases and more.
When we visited the store the day after its grand opening, the very friendly and attentive staff told us a number of people had been stopping in since Wednesday and that everyone seemed to be pleased with what the store has to offer.
The store will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
What Is Harbor Freight Tools?
Harbor Freight Tools advertises itself as “Quality Tools, Lowest Prices” with over 1,500 locations in 48 states.
The company began as Harbor Freight and Salvage in North Hollywood, California in 1977 and opened its first retail store in 1980 in Lexington, Kentucky.
What Happened to the Regal House Furniture Outlet?
The Regal House outlet permanently closed late last year. It moved into that location from its Belleville Avenue location in New Bedford back in January 2019. It joined Ocean State Job Lot, which moved from Fairhaven Commons to the former Shaw’s supermarket space in 2017.
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What Else Is Opening Soon in Fairhaven?
Another major retailer is set to open in the coming months in Fairhaven Commons, as Burlington is moving into the former Ocean State Job Lot site next to Marshalls.
READ MORE: Burlington Opening in Fairhaven in the Fall of 2024
Fairhaven also has two new coffee shops on the way, with Mirasol’s Cafe on Huttleston Avenue set to open “very soon."
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Starbucks is also under construction where the former Dunkin’ was located at the corner of Alden Road and Huttleston Ave.
That shop is expected to open in the fall.
READ MORE: Starbucks Coming Soon to Fairhaven
Are There Other Stores Opening Up in the Area?
On July 31, Ollie's @ Building #19 will open up in the Fieldstone Marketplace on Kings Highway in New Bedford, in another building that once housed a Shaw's.
Restaurant Depot is also going to open in the other half of that building as well, but no opening date has been announced yet.
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