News Summary
Okatie will soon welcome a new Harbor Freight Tools store this summer, providing local residents with improved access to a wide range of hardware and tools. The store will occupy nearly 20,000 square feet, located at 127 Okatie Center Boulevard North, and is set to open by mid-July or early August of 2025. This new location aims to cater to the needs of residents who currently travel to Bluffton or Savannah for hardware supplies.
Okatie will welcome a new Harbor Freight Tools store this summer, providing residents with easier access to a variety of hardware and tools.
The new location will occupy nearly 20,000 square feet in a free-standing building, dedicated to hardware, tools, and equipment.
Details regarding the store were announced by Michael Patterson of Horne Properties, a Knoxville, Tennessee-based company that manages property development in the Okatie Crossing area.
Store Location and Accessibility
The Harbor Freight store will be located at 127 Okatie Center Boulevard North, situated between Pet Paradise Boarding Service and Citadel Self Storage. This location is conveniently accessible from US 278 and Highway 170.
Operating Hours
Once opened, the store will operate seven days a week:
- Monday to Saturday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Projected Opening Date
The store is expected to be completed by mid-July or early August of 2025.
Local Need
Currently, residents in Okatie must travel to Bluffton or Savannah to visit the nearest Home Depot, ACE Hardware, or Lowe’s for their hardware needs.
About Harbor Freight
Harbor Freight offers a diverse range of tools and equipment, including:
- Automotive tools
- Air and power tools
- Storage solutions
- Outdoor power equipment
- Generators
- Welding supplies
- Shop equipment
- Hand tools
As a company, Harbor Freight employs 24,000 associates across 1,200 locations nationwide.
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Additional Resources
- Island Packet: New Store in Okatie
- Wikipedia: Harbor Freight
- Island Packet: Local News Update
- Google Search: Hardware Stores
- Island Packet: Business News
- Google Scholar: Retail Development
- Island Packet: Beaufort Community News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Retail Business
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