Grainger sales up 5 percent in April
Grainger reported that sales for the month of April increased 5 percent versus April 2013.
Organic sales increased 5 percent, driven by 7 percentage points from volume, partially offset by 2 percentage points from the timing of the Easter holiday.
Sales in the United States increased by 7%, while sales in Canada declined by 12% (5% in local currency).
Sales to all other business, which Grainger defines primarily as Asia, Europe and Latin America, were up by 18% (22% in local currency).
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY MAGAZINE
The March/April issue of Industrial Supply magazine features an in-depth cover story about Joyce Lansdale and Vallen. Plus, we're featuring articles by contributing writers Dirk Beveridge, Frank Hurtte, and David Kahle, as well as interviews with numerous product and distribution industry experts.
