Grainger (GWW) Reports Sales Down 2% in November

Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported sales results for the month of November 2008. Daily sales declined 2% versus November 2007. Sales benefited by approximately 1 percentage point due to Lab Safety's acquisition of Highsmith. Sales were negatively affected by approximately 3 percentage points due to foreign exchange. There were two fewer selling days in November 2008 (19) versus November 2007 (21).

W.W. Grainger, Inc. supplies facilities maintenance and other-related products in North America.

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