February 3, 2022

Grainger ’21 Sales Reach $13B

The company’s 2021 fourth-quarter sales were up 14.2% over the same period a year prior, while adjusted operating earnings were $417 million.

The company set numerous personal bests, including full-year 2021 sales at a record $5.5 billion, a 22% increase over 2020.

The January PMI registered 57.6%, a decrease of 1.2 percentage points from the seasonally adjusted December reading of 58.8%.

The St. Louis-based electrical, communications and data networking distributor says Richard S. King has been named to the new role.

B2B payments and net-term financing capabilities are a prime example of a ‘timely, sexy’ feature that can drastically accelerate digital growth.

The supplier of commercial supplies, equipment, consumables and expertise to specialty contractors announced the acquisition this week.

The Philadelphia-based global hygiene and health company acquired a U.S.-based cleaning and wiping company and manufacturer.