Latest W.W. Grainger (GWW) Headlines
Grainger Reports February 2014 Sales Results
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 13, 7:00AM CDT
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported sales results for the month of February 2014. Sales increased 3 percent versus February 2013. Results for the month included 2 percentage points from acquisitions, net of dispositions, and a 2 percentage points decline from unfavorable foreign exchange. Excluding acquisitions and foreign exchange, organic sales increased 3 percent driven by 4 percentage points from volume, 1 percentage point from increased sales of seasonal products, partially offset by a 2 percentage points decline from business disruptions due to the extreme weather that closed customer and Grainger facilities across the United States at times during the month. February 2014 had 20 selling days, the same as February 2013. The 2014 first quarter will have 63 selling days, the same number as the 2013 first quarter.
Veolia Recognized as Outstanding Supplier by Grainger
Business Wire - Thu Mar 13, 6:00AM CDT
Veolia Environnement North America was presented with the Sustainable Supplier of the Year Award at Grainger's annual supplier conference yesterday in Rosemont, Ill. Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, presents awards annually to a select group of suppliers for outstanding performance throughout the year.
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Port-A-Cool, LLC Recognized as the 2013 Supplier of the Year by Grainger
Business Wire - Wed Mar 12, 12:04PM CDT
Port-A-Cool, LLC, the Texas-based manufacturer of portable evaporative coolers and evaporative cooling media, has been named the Grainger 2013 Supplier of the Year. Port-A-Cool was presented with the top Partners in Performance Award at Grainger's annual supplier conference held recently in Rosemont, Illinois.
Port-A-Cool, LLC Recognized as the 2013 Supplier of the Year by Grainger
Business Wire - Wed Mar 12, 9:14AM CDT
Port-A-Cool, LLC, the Texas-based manufacturer of portable evaporative coolers and evaporative cooling media, has been named the Grainger 2013 Supplier of the Year. Port-A-Cool was presented with the top Partners in Performance Award at Grainger's annual supplier conference held recently in Rosemont, Illinois.
New Leaders, Acquisitions, and Upcoming Earnings Results - Analyst Notes on The Home Depot, Lowe's, Grainger, WESCO, and HD Supply Holdings
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 10, 11:39AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD), Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE: LL), W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW), WESCO International Inc. (NYSE: WCC), and HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HDS). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Mechanical Cable Procurement Category Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
PRWeb - Sun Mar 09, 4:01AM CDT
Mechanical cable has a buyer power score of 3.7 out of 5. "This market's buyer power score shows that suppliers are usually flexible with their prices, but buyers should not expect to find huge deals," according to IBISWorld procurement analyst Olawale Harrison. The top companies in this market offer the best and most reliable products but at a premium that is relatively nonnegotiable.
Grainger Poised To Benefit From Sales Initiatives - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 25, 2:00PM CST
Grainger will benefit from its continued focus on e-commerce, expansion of product offerings and sales force.
New Book, Brief, Sets Standard for "Less is More" Mandate
PRWeb - Thu Feb 20, 7:10AM CST
In business, there's suffering when people aren't succinct: conversations that don't end; presentations that are pointless; meetings that run painfully long. There's a general helplessness that brevity is beyond reach in an information-driven, attention economy. The impact is real and the cost of ineffectiveness is high.
Ten Directors Slated For Grainger's Board To Be Voted On At The Company's Annual Meeting On April 30, 2014
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 19, 2:30PM CST
The Board of Directors of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) today selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2014 - 2015 period. The ten candidates, all current board members, to be voted on at the annual meeting are:
Grainger To Present At Upcoming Investor Conferences
PR Newswire - Mon Feb 17, 9:00AM CST
Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products serving businesses and institutions, today announced its participation at investor conferences during the months of February and March 2014.
WW Grainger Rises 2.52% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 14, 4:37PM CST
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $241.00 to a high of $245.96. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $239.72 on volume of 713,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Look for Shares of WW Grainger to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 2.52% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 14, 4:36PM CST
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $241.00 to a high of $245.96. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $239.72 on volume of 713,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Upgrade Alert for WW Grainger (GWW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 14, 7:05AM CST
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) was upgraded from Neutral to Outperform at RW Baird today. The stock closed yesterday at $239.64 on volume of 643,000 shares, above average daily volume of 550,000. WW Grainger share prices have moved between a 52-week high of $276.38 and a 52-week low of $216.38 and closed yesterday at 11% above that low price at $239.64 per share. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.05% lower and 0.51% lower over the past week, respectively.
Grainger Reports January 2014 Sales Results
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 13, 7:00AM CST
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported sales results for the month of January 2014. Sales increased 3 percent versus January 2013. Results for the month included 1 percentage point from acquisitions, net of dispositions, and a 2 percentage points decline from unfavorable foreign exchange. Excluding acquisitions and foreign exchange, organic sales increased 4 percent driven by 2 percentage points from volume, 2 percentage points from price and 2 percentage points from strong sales of seasonal products, partially offset by a 2 percentage points decline from business disruptions due to the extreme weather that closed customer and Grainger facilities across North America at times during the month. January 2014 had 22 selling days, the same as January 2013. The 2014 first quarter will have 63 selling days, the same number as the 2013 first quarter.
ALG: Short-Term Rise in Incentives Expected as Escalating Inventories Mix with Slowing Sales
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 12, 6:00AM CST
As vehicle inventories rise to their highest levels since August 2009, the analysts at ALG, the auto industry benchmark for future vehicle values, are predicting a short-term spike in incentives. ALG's mid- to long-term forecast (up to 36 months) still projects a 15 - 20 percent increase, but the recent escalation in inventory levels and a lack of adjustment in production levels are causing ALG to rethink its short-term forecast, according to Eric Lyman, Vice President of Editorial and Consulting for ALG.
Downgrade Alert for WW Grainger (GWW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Feb 11, 7:03AM CST
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) was downgraded from Neutral to Sell at Goldman Sachs today. The stock closed yesterday at $234.29 on volume of 642,000 shares, above average daily volume of 493,000. Over the past year, WW Grainger has traded in a range of $216.38 to $276.38 and closed yesterday at $234.29, 8% above that low. In the last five trading sessions, the 50-day moving average (MA) has fallen 0.5% while the 200-day MA has remained constant.
Guardian 8 Grows Sales Team With Additions From Grainger and Securitas
Marketwire - Thu Feb 06, 5:30AM CST
Guardian 8 Corporation, a wholly owned operating subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCQB: GRDH), announced today that it has expanded its team with strategic hires for three newly created sales director positions. The new sales directors bring more than 30 years of combined experience from past positions at Securitas Security Services USA, Kent Security and Fortune 500 company W.W. Grainger. Each sales director will be responsible for a 10-state territory, covering the West, Midwest and Southern regions of the United States. They will report to the Guardian 8 COO Paul Hughes.
Tomorrow's Ex-Dividends To Watch: SRLP, PAG, ACC, GWW, STX
at The Street - Wed Feb 05, 9:00AM CST
SRLP PAG ACC GWW STX are going ex-dividend tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, 5:00 AM ET
PwC Cleveland and Cleveland Cavaliers Launch "Trees for Threes" Program
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 30, 8:00AM CST
The Cleveland Cavaliers and PwC US have teamed up to make the Northeast Ohio community greener by launching the "Trees for Threes" program. As part of their commitment to sustainability and the environment, the Cavs and PwC have pledged to plant one tree for every three pointer the Cavs make during regular season home games.
Grainger Declares Quarterly Dividend
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 29, 8:48AM CST
The board of directors of W.W. Grainger, Inc. declared a cash dividend of 93 cents per share payable on March 1, 2014, to shareholders of record on February 10, 2014.
Grainger Reports February 2014 Sales Results
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 13, 7:00AM CDT
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported sales results for the month of February 2014. Sales increased 3 percent versus February 2013. Results for the month included 2 percentage points from acquisitions, net of dispositions, and a 2 percentage points decline from unfavorable foreign exchange. Excluding acquisitions and foreign exchange, organic sales increased 3 percent driven by 4 percentage points from volume, 1 percentage point from increased sales of seasonal products, partially offset by a 2 percentage points decline from business disruptions due to the extreme weather that closed customer and Grainger facilities across the United States at times during the month. February 2014 had 20 selling days, the same as February 2013. The 2014 first quarter will have 63 selling days, the same number as the 2013 first quarter.
Veolia Recognized as Outstanding Supplier by Grainger
Business Wire - Thu Mar 13, 6:00AM CDT
Veolia Environnement North America was presented with the Sustainable Supplier of the Year Award at Grainger's annual supplier conference yesterday in Rosemont, Ill. Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, presents awards annually to a select group of suppliers for outstanding performance throughout the year.
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Port-A-Cool, LLC Recognized as the 2013 Supplier of the Year by Grainger
Business Wire - Wed Mar 12, 12:04PM CDT
Port-A-Cool, LLC, the Texas-based manufacturer of portable evaporative coolers and evaporative cooling media, has been named the Grainger 2013 Supplier of the Year. Port-A-Cool was presented with the top Partners in Performance Award at Grainger's annual supplier conference held recently in Rosemont, Illinois.
Port-A-Cool, LLC Recognized as the 2013 Supplier of the Year by Grainger
Business Wire - Wed Mar 12, 9:14AM CDT
Port-A-Cool, LLC, the Texas-based manufacturer of portable evaporative coolers and evaporative cooling media, has been named the Grainger 2013 Supplier of the Year. Port-A-Cool was presented with the top Partners in Performance Award at Grainger's annual supplier conference held recently in Rosemont, Illinois.
New Leaders, Acquisitions, and Upcoming Earnings Results - Analyst Notes on The Home Depot, Lowe's, Grainger, WESCO, and HD Supply Holdings
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 10, 11:39AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD), Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE: LL), W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW), WESCO International Inc. (NYSE: WCC), and HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HDS). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Mechanical Cable Procurement Category Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
PRWeb - Sun Mar 09, 4:01AM CDT
Mechanical cable has a buyer power score of 3.7 out of 5. "This market's buyer power score shows that suppliers are usually flexible with their prices, but buyers should not expect to find huge deals," according to IBISWorld procurement analyst Olawale Harrison. The top companies in this market offer the best and most reliable products but at a premium that is relatively nonnegotiable.
Grainger Poised To Benefit From Sales Initiatives - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 25, 2:00PM CST
Grainger will benefit from its continued focus on e-commerce, expansion of product offerings and sales force.
New Book, Brief, Sets Standard for "Less is More" Mandate
PRWeb - Thu Feb 20, 7:10AM CST
In business, there's suffering when people aren't succinct: conversations that don't end; presentations that are pointless; meetings that run painfully long. There's a general helplessness that brevity is beyond reach in an information-driven, attention economy. The impact is real and the cost of ineffectiveness is high.
Ten Directors Slated For Grainger's Board To Be Voted On At The Company's Annual Meeting On April 30, 2014
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 19, 2:30PM CST
The Board of Directors of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) today selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2014 - 2015 period. The ten candidates, all current board members, to be voted on at the annual meeting are:
Grainger To Present At Upcoming Investor Conferences
PR Newswire - Mon Feb 17, 9:00AM CST
Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products serving businesses and institutions, today announced its participation at investor conferences during the months of February and March 2014.
WW Grainger Rises 2.52% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 14, 4:37PM CST
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $241.00 to a high of $245.96. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $239.72 on volume of 713,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Look for Shares of WW Grainger to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 2.52% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 14, 4:36PM CST
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $241.00 to a high of $245.96. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $239.72 on volume of 713,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Upgrade Alert for WW Grainger (GWW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 14, 7:05AM CST
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) was upgraded from Neutral to Outperform at RW Baird today. The stock closed yesterday at $239.64 on volume of 643,000 shares, above average daily volume of 550,000. WW Grainger share prices have moved between a 52-week high of $276.38 and a 52-week low of $216.38 and closed yesterday at 11% above that low price at $239.64 per share. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.05% lower and 0.51% lower over the past week, respectively.
Grainger Reports January 2014 Sales Results
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 13, 7:00AM CST
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported sales results for the month of January 2014. Sales increased 3 percent versus January 2013. Results for the month included 1 percentage point from acquisitions, net of dispositions, and a 2 percentage points decline from unfavorable foreign exchange. Excluding acquisitions and foreign exchange, organic sales increased 4 percent driven by 2 percentage points from volume, 2 percentage points from price and 2 percentage points from strong sales of seasonal products, partially offset by a 2 percentage points decline from business disruptions due to the extreme weather that closed customer and Grainger facilities across North America at times during the month. January 2014 had 22 selling days, the same as January 2013. The 2014 first quarter will have 63 selling days, the same number as the 2013 first quarter.
ALG: Short-Term Rise in Incentives Expected as Escalating Inventories Mix with Slowing Sales
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 12, 6:00AM CST
As vehicle inventories rise to their highest levels since August 2009, the analysts at ALG, the auto industry benchmark for future vehicle values, are predicting a short-term spike in incentives. ALG's mid- to long-term forecast (up to 36 months) still projects a 15 - 20 percent increase, but the recent escalation in inventory levels and a lack of adjustment in production levels are causing ALG to rethink its short-term forecast, according to Eric Lyman, Vice President of Editorial and Consulting for ALG.
Downgrade Alert for WW Grainger (GWW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Feb 11, 7:03AM CST
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) was downgraded from Neutral to Sell at Goldman Sachs today. The stock closed yesterday at $234.29 on volume of 642,000 shares, above average daily volume of 493,000. Over the past year, WW Grainger has traded in a range of $216.38 to $276.38 and closed yesterday at $234.29, 8% above that low. In the last five trading sessions, the 50-day moving average (MA) has fallen 0.5% while the 200-day MA has remained constant.
Guardian 8 Grows Sales Team With Additions From Grainger and Securitas
Marketwire - Thu Feb 06, 5:30AM CST
Guardian 8 Corporation, a wholly owned operating subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCQB: GRDH), announced today that it has expanded its team with strategic hires for three newly created sales director positions. The new sales directors bring more than 30 years of combined experience from past positions at Securitas Security Services USA, Kent Security and Fortune 500 company W.W. Grainger. Each sales director will be responsible for a 10-state territory, covering the West, Midwest and Southern regions of the United States. They will report to the Guardian 8 COO Paul Hughes.
Tomorrow's Ex-Dividends To Watch: SRLP, PAG, ACC, GWW, STX
at The Street - Wed Feb 05, 9:00AM CST
SRLP PAG ACC GWW STX are going ex-dividend tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, 5:00 AM ET
PwC Cleveland and Cleveland Cavaliers Launch "Trees for Threes" Program
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 30, 8:00AM CST
The Cleveland Cavaliers and PwC US have teamed up to make the Northeast Ohio community greener by launching the "Trees for Threes" program. As part of their commitment to sustainability and the environment, the Cavs and PwC have pledged to plant one tree for every three pointer the Cavs make during regular season home games.
Grainger Declares Quarterly Dividend
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 29, 8:48AM CST
The board of directors of W.W. Grainger, Inc. declared a cash dividend of 93 cents per share payable on March 1, 2014, to shareholders of record on February 10, 2014.
