Grainger Sales Surge in August

W.W. Grainger Inc., Lake Forest, Ill. (GWW), said its total sales volume in August increased 20%. This figure includes a 5% increase from acquisitions and a 1% boost from the foreign exchange rates. Excluding these factors the company's sales increased ...
Sept. 13, 2010

W.W. Grainger Inc., Lake Forest, Ill. (GWW), said its total sales volume in August increased 20%. This figure includes a 5% increase from acquisitions and a 1% boost from the foreign exchange rates. Excluding these factors the company's sales increased 14% for the month. U.S. sales were up +15%. Details