Does Grainger Canada Sell to the Public?

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Overview of Grainger

  • Grainger operates internationally.
  • Grainger serves over 3 million business customers.
  • Grainger offers industrial and safety supplies.
  • Grainger has over 23,000 employees.
  • Grainger has 598 branches and 33 distribution centers.
  • Grainger owns Zoro.
  • Grainger incorporated in 1927 in Chicago.
  • David Grainger owns part of Grainger.
  • In 1996, Grainger purchased Acklands.
  • You can register without an account and purchase with a credit card.
  • Grainger sells to businesses, not the public.
  • Grainger has inventory for businesses.

Can Individuals Buy from Grainger?

  • Grainger sells products for business use following manufacturers’ guidelines.
  • Revenue comes from business sales rather than retail.
  • Anyone can buy from Grainger with an account.
  • Grainger sells wholesale to businesses and individuals.
  • The Grainger Choice brand signals quality and value products.
  • Grainger distributes products used to maintain facilities.

Acklands Grainger and Grainger Relationship

  • Grainger is the parent company of Acklands Grainger.
  • Acklands Grainger is the Canadian subsidiary of W.W. Grainger.
  • Grainger acquired Acklands in 1996, now known as Grainger in Canada.
  • Individuals can buy from Grainger with an account.
  • Grainger focuses more on business/organizational sales than retail.

Additional Information:

  • Zoro.com is a subsidiary of Grainger specializing in online sales.
  • David Grainger, son of the founder, is a major shareholder of Grainger.

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