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Grainger e-commerce chief: How can you help customers make a decision?
In 2013, Grainger surpassed $3 billion in sales from e-commerce channels, representing a third of total company sales. Paul Miller, vice president of global e-commerce for Grainger, spoke with Editor Lindsay Konzak about Grainger’s approach and plans for e-commerce.
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- Where Grainger sees opportunity with technology
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CEO: Grainger has been under-marketing its safety capabilities for years.
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Grainger revenues grew 5 percent in 2013 from the prior year.
MSC's acquisition of Barnes' North American distribution operations was among the top deals in 2013.
Grainger’s strategic moves dominate the list in 2013.
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Organic daily sales increased 3 percent.
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