ID Quick Hits: A Closer Look At Grainger’s Big Q2

In our latest ID Quick Hits episode, editor Mike Hockett examines the facts and figures from Grainger's fiscal second quarter and why the company had such large gains.

Mike Hockett
Jul 20, 2018
Grainger reported its second quarter financial results Wednesday morning, showing more big sales and profit gains for the MRO products giant
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