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W.W. Grainger, Inc. Names George Davis to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

CHICAGO, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced George Davis has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective July 26, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • In this role, he supported the CEO to redefine Intel's strategic direction and expand its competitive advantage in a dynamic and evolving industry.
  • Prior to that, Mr. Davis was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for wireless technology provider Qualcomm.
  • "We are excited to welcome George to the Board of Directors and look forward to seeing the impact he makes for our team members and customers."
  • With this appointment, Grainger now has 12 members on its Board of Directors.

Grainger announces plans for new Oregon distribution center

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

CHICAGO, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced plans to open a 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Gresham, Oregon in 2025. The new Northwest Distribution Center will enhance customer service across the Pacific Northwest, providing the company additional capacity to continue delivering best-in-class, next day complete orders across the United States. Grainger plans to break ground this summer.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced plans to open a 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Gresham, Oregon in 2025.
  • The new Northwest Distribution Center will enhance customer service across the Pacific Northwest, providing the company additional capacity to continue delivering best-in-class, next day complete orders across the United States.
  • Grainger plans to break ground this summer.
  • This new facility is in addition to 10 other DC and branch locations that Grainger currently operates in the U.S. Pacific Northwest states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana.

Grainger Releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

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Monday, July 10, 2023

CHICAGO, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report on www.GraingerESG.com.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report on www.GraingerESG.com .
  • "Grainger has long been an industry leader in ESG, with the goals of bettering our communities and running more sustainable operations," said D.G.
  • The report, which covers the fiscal year that ended Dec. 31, 2022, highlights how Grainger's purpose-driven culture directly supports its ESG initiatives.
  • The report also emphasizes Grainger's focus on four key priorities: Customer Sustainability Solutions, Supplier Diversity, Energy and Emissions, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

GRAINGER NOW PROVIDES TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR PART-TIME TEAM MEMBERS

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

CHICAGO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced it has expanded its long-standing educational assistance program to include part-time team members and has partnered with new institutions to provide high-quality degree programs, with some offered at no cost.

Key Points: 
  • "Embracing curiosity is core to how we operate as a team and Grainger is proud to support all team members in achieving their educational and career goals," said Randy Tosch, Vice President, Talent for Grainger.
  • From day one, all team members are eligible to apply to the program, which provides up to $5,250 per year toward a qualifying degree.
  • Many programs through these two universities are offered to Grainger team members at no charge, with others provided at a special, discounted rate.
  • Grainger's benefits are designed to offer choice and flexibility to help team members feel their best at work and off the clock, and include many financial and wellbeing programs that support both team members and family members.

GRAINGER NOW PROVIDES TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR PART-TIME TEAM MEMBERS

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

CHICAGO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced it has expanded its long-standing educational assistance program to include part-time team members and has partnered with new institutions to provide high-quality degree programs, with some offered at no cost.

Key Points: 
  • "Embracing curiosity is core to how we operate as a team and Grainger is proud to support all team members in achieving their educational and career goals," said Randy Tosch, Vice President, Talent for Grainger.
  • From day one, all team members are eligible to apply to the program, which provides up to $5,250 per year toward a qualifying degree.
  • Many programs through these two universities are offered to Grainger team members at no charge, with others provided at a special, discounted rate.
  • Grainger's benefits are designed to offer choice and flexibility to help team members feel their best at work and off the clock, and include many financial and wellbeing programs that support both team members and family members.

GRAINGER NOW PROVIDES TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR PART-TIME TEAM MEMBERS

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

CHICAGO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced it has expanded its long-standing educational assistance program to include part-time team members and has partnered with new institutions to provide high-quality degree programs, with some offered at no cost.

Key Points: 
  • "Embracing curiosity is core to how we operate as a team and Grainger is proud to support all team members in achieving their educational and career goals," said Randy Tosch, Vice President, Talent for Grainger.
  • From day one, all team members are eligible to apply to the program, which provides up to $5,250 per year toward a qualifying degree.
  • Many programs through these two universities are offered to Grainger team members at no charge, with others provided at a special, discounted rate.
  • Grainger's benefits are designed to offer choice and flexibility to help team members feel their best at work and off the clock, and include many financial and wellbeing programs that support both team members and family members.

GRAINGER NOW PROVIDES TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR PART-TIME TEAM MEMBERS

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

CHICAGO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced it has expanded its long-standing educational assistance program to include part-time team members and has partnered with new institutions to provide high-quality degree programs, with some offered at no cost.

Key Points: 
  • "Embracing curiosity is core to how we operate as a team and Grainger is proud to support all team members in achieving their educational and career goals," said Randy Tosch, Vice President, Talent for Grainger.
  • From day one, all team members are eligible to apply to the program, which provides up to $5,250 per year toward a qualifying degree.
  • Many programs through these two universities are offered to Grainger team members at no charge, with others provided at a special, discounted rate.
  • Grainger's benefits are designed to offer choice and flexibility to help team members feel their best at work and off the clock, and include many financial and wellbeing programs that support both team members and family members.

GRAINGER NOW PROVIDES TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR PART-TIME TEAM MEMBERS

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

CHICAGO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced it has expanded its long-standing educational assistance program to include part-time team members and has partnered with new institutions to provide high-quality degree programs, with some offered at no cost.

Key Points: 
  • "Embracing curiosity is core to how we operate as a team and Grainger is proud to support all team members in achieving their educational and career goals," said Randy Tosch, Vice President, Talent for Grainger.
  • From day one, all team members are eligible to apply to the program, which provides up to $5,250 per year toward a qualifying degree.
  • Many programs through these two universities are offered to Grainger team members at no charge, with others provided at a special, discounted rate.
  • Grainger's benefits are designed to offer choice and flexibility to help team members feel their best at work and off the clock, and include many financial and wellbeing programs that support both team members and family members.

GRAINGER NOW PROVIDES TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR PART-TIME TEAM MEMBERS

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 8, 2023

CHICAGO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced it has expanded its long-standing educational assistance program to include part-time team members and has partnered with new institutions to provide high-quality degree programs, with some offered at no cost.

Key Points: 
  • "Embracing curiosity is core to how we operate as a team and Grainger is proud to support all team members in achieving their educational and career goals," said Randy Tosch, Vice President, Talent for Grainger.
  • From day one, all team members are eligible to apply to the program, which provides up to $5,250 per year toward a qualifying degree.
  • Many programs through these two universities are offered to Grainger team members at no charge, with others provided at a special, discounted rate.
  • Grainger's benefits are designed to offer choice and flexibility to help team members feel their best at work and off the clock, and include many financial and wellbeing programs that support both team members and family members.

Grainger named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2023

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

CHICAGO, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced its designation as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2023 — the second consecutive year the company received the recognition.  

Key Points: 
  • To determine the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Great Place To Work ® analyzed the anonymous survey responses of more than half a million employees from Great Place To Work Certified™ companies with at least 1,000 workers.
  • Grainger U.S. team members are eligible to participate in a wide variety of benefits designed to address the needs of team members.
  • The Company was also recognized as one of America's Most Innovative Companies in 2023 by Fortune Magazine and made the lists for Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ and Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago™ for 2022.
  • To read more about why team members say Grainger is a great workplace, visit Grainger's Great Place to Work profile .