Grainger April sales up 8%
Grainger reported sales for the month of April increased 8 percent versus April 2012.
The increase included 3 percentage points from volume, 2 percentage points from price, 2 percentage points from acquisitions and 2 percentage points from the timing of the Easter holiday, partially offset by a 1 percentage point decline from foreign exchange.
Sales in the United States were up 9%, sales in Canada increased 7% (9% in local currency) and sales to other business, primarily Asia, Europe and Latin America, were up by 7% (12% in local currencies).
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.
