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In 2010, Most Customers Expect What Grainger.com Has

March 10, 2010
These days, companies should strive for Web sites that are informative, easy-to-use and customer-focused.
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Sidebar: Grainger's E-Commerce Timeline

March 10, 2010
Key events in Grainger's e-commerce evolution.
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Grainger's E-Commerce Evolution

March 10, 2010
Lessons learned from distributor's journey on the leading edge of technology.
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Grainger February Daily Sales Grow 12%

March 10, 2010
Excluding acquisitions, seasonal sales and foreign exchange, GWW daily sales up 4%.
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MDM's Free News Tool for Your Organization's Web site

March 3, 2010
Share distribution industry news and trend analysis with your members or customers.
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Top 100 Distributors to Watch

March 2, 2010
This is your invitation to participate in MDM's Market Leaders report.
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How McMaster-Carr Kept It Simple Online

February 24, 2010
Keep your Web site focused on your customers' needs, and not on flash.
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Acklands-Grainger Acquires Ranson Industrial and Safety Supplies

February 22, 2010
Ranson has one location in Sarnia, Ontario.
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Interline Brands Sales Decline 11.4% in 2009

February 19, 2010
Organic sales for the distributor of MRO products were down 12.5% for the year.
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Grainger Adds 85,000 Products to Catalog

February 12, 2010
Grainger catalog now has more than 300,000 products; online, Grainger features 500,000.
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Industry Data: Stanley/Black & Decker

Post-Merger Makeup

Source: Stanley Works and Black & Decker