W. W. Grainger (GWW)

Company ID: 226 | CIK: 0000277135
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Human capital disclosures. Workforce totals and demographics are point-in-time. Flow metrics use the year-to-date period for 10-Q and full year for 10-K. Workforce actions (RIFs, restructurings, acquisition-related changes) are listed in the table at the bottom.

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Workforce Actions

Period EndTypeStatusAffected% WorkforceAnnouncedExpected CompletionGeographySegment / FunctionChargeSourceNote
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted20252025-12-17United KingdomOther (Cromwell business)USD 186 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of the Cromwell business completed December 17, 2025 as Grainger exited the U.K. market; announced in the third quarter of 2025. The $186 million loss was recorded in SG&A and includes cumulative translation losses; no tax benefit was recognized. Assets of $246 million and liabilities of $83 million were removed from the balance sheet. Headcount affected not disclosed; not treated as discontinued operations.
2025-12-31plant_closurecompleted20252025-12-31United KingdomEndless Assortment (Zoro U.K.)USD 10 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Full closure of the Zoro U.K. online business, completed during the fourth quarter of 2025 as part of the U.K. market exit; announced in the third quarter of 2025. Closure expenses of $10 million were recorded in SG&A with no tax benefit. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-09-302025-12-17United KingdomOther (Cromwell business)USD 186 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Cromwell business completed 2025-12-17; $186M loss recorded in SG&A (includes cumulative translation losses), with no tax benefit. Announcement quarter stated as Q3 2025; exact announcement date not given. Headcount not disclosed.
2025-12-31plant_closurecompleted2025-09-302025-12-31United KingdomEndless Assortment (Zoro U.K.)USD 10 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of Zoro U.K. business completed in Q4 2025 as part of U.K. market exit; $10M closure expenses in SG&A with no tax benefit. Headcount not disclosed; completion date stated only as Q4 2025.
2025-12-31restructuringcompleted2024-04-01North AmericaHigh-Touch Solutions N.A. and OtherUSD 16 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges recorded in Q2 2024 consisting primarily of team member severance and benefit costs. $15M in High-Touch Solutions N.A. and $1M in Other.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-09-012025-12-17United KingdomOtherUSD 186 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Cromwell business completed Dec 17, 2025. Loss of $186M recorded in SG&A.
2025-12-31plant_closurecompleted2025-09-012025-12-31United KingdomEndless AssortmentUSD 10 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Zoro U.K. business in Q4 2025. Expenses of $10M recorded in SG&A.
2025-09-30divestiture_reductionin_progress2025-092025-12-31United KingdomOther (Cromwell business)USD 186 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company committed in September 2025 to sell Cromwell as part of a full U.K. market exit; definitive agreement signed 2025-10-06, closing expected in Q4 2025. Charge is a pre-tax asset impairment recorded in SG&A with no tax benefit; no employee count disclosed.
2025-09-30plant_closureannounced2025-09United KingdomEndless Assortment (Zoro U.K.)USD 10 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Proposed closure of Zoro U.K. operations, subject to U.K. legal, regulatory and employment consultation processes; closure expenses recorded in SG&A with no tax benefit. No employee count or completion date disclosed.
2025-09-30divestiture_reductionannounced2025-09-302025-12-31United KingdomOther (Cromwell business)USD 186 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company committed to plan to sell Cromwell business in UK; recorded $186M impairment loss. Completion expected in Q4 2025. Employee count not disclosed.
2024-12-31restructuringcompletedHigh-Touch Solutions N.A.USD 15 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Charges recorded in SG&A in the second quarter of fiscal 2024, consisting primarily of team member severance and benefit costs. Headcount affected not disclosed. Status inferred as completed since charges were recognized and the company expects no material effect on future results.
2024-12-31restructuringcompletedOther (non-reportable businesses; primarily Cromwell U.K. and a captive insurance entity)USD 1 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Charges recorded in SG&A in the second quarter of fiscal 2024, consisting primarily of team member severance and benefit costs. Headcount affected not disclosed. Status inferred as completed since charges were recognized and the company expects no material effect on future results.
2024-12-31restructuringcompleted2024-06North AmericaHigh-Touch Solutions N.A.USD 15 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Recorded in Q2 2024 within SG&A; charges primarily team member severance and benefit costs; headcount affected not disclosed; company does not expect material effect on future results
2024-12-31restructuringcompleted2024-06North AmericaOther businessesUSD 1 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Same Q2 2024 restructuring program, sub-component in Other businesses (Cromwell U.K. and captive insurance); headcount affected not disclosed
2024-12-31restructuringcompleted2024-04-01North AmericaHigh-Touch Solutions N.A. and OtherUSD 16 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Second quarter 2024 restructuring charges of $15 million in High-Touch Solutions N.A. and $1 million in Other businesses. Charges consisted primarily of team member severance and benefit costs. Employee count not disclosed.
2024-06-30restructuringcompletedNorth AmericaHigh-Touch Solutions N.A.USD 15 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 2024 restructuring charges recorded in SG&A, primarily employee severance and benefit costs; no employee count or timing disclosed. Company does not expect material effect on future results.
2024-06-30restructuringcompletedNorth AmericaOther businesses (including Cromwell)USD 1 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 2024 restructuring charges recorded in SG&A, primarily employee severance and benefit costs; no employee count or timing disclosed.
2024-06-30restructuringin_progress2024-06-30North AmericaHigh-Touch Solutions N.A.USD 15 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges consisted primarily of employee severance and benefit costs.
2024-06-30restructuringin_progress2024-06-30GlobalOtherUSD 1 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges consisted primarily of employee severance and benefit costs.
2023-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted20232023United StatesHigh-Touch Solutions N.A.USD 26 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		E&R Industrial Sales, Inc. divested in Q4 2023; associated headcount reduction not disclosed. Charge was a one-time pre-tax loss on divestiture recorded in SG&A, with a one-time tax benefit also recognized.
2023-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedUnited StatesHigh-Touch Solutions N.A.USD 26 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		E & R Industrial Sales, Inc. divested in Q4 2023 with a one-time pre-tax loss of $26M recorded in SG&A; no employee count disclosed.
2022-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-10-212022-10-21United KingdomOther businesses (Cromwell software subsidiary)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Grainger divested Cromwell's wholly owned U.K. software business on 2022-10-21; a $21 million gain was recorded in SG&A in Q4 2022. Employee headcount affected was not disclosed.
2022-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-10-212022-10-21United KingdomOther businesses (Cromwell)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Divestiture of Cromwell's wholly owned software business completed October 21, 2022; a $21 million gain was recorded in SG&A (a gain, not a charge). No headcount impact disclosed.
2020-12-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesU.S. segment (high-touch business)USD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		FY2020 net restructuring charge; employee counts and program completion timeline not disclosed
2020-12-31restructuringcompletedCanadaCanada segment (high-touch business)USD 12 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		FY2020 net restructuring charge; employee counts and program completion timeline not disclosed
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressGermanyOther businesses — Zoro Tools Europe (ZTE)USD 9 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Liquidation/wind-down of operations commenced in Q4 2020; German entity remained in liquidation at filing
2020-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-06-30EuropeOther businesses — Fabory high-touch businessUSD 109 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Net pretax loss on sale within SG&A; excludes $177 million Q1 2020 impairment write-down; affected headcount not disclosed
2020-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-08-21ChinaOther businesses — China high-touch businessUSD 5 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Recorded as a net pretax gain within SG&A; affected headcount not disclosed
2020-12-31restructuringUnited StatesU.S. high-touch businessUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2020 restructuring activity in the U.S. business; no employee counts or completion dates disclosed.
2020-12-31restructuringCanadaCanada high-touch businessUSD 12 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2020 restructuring activity in Canada; no employee counts or completion dates disclosed.
2020-12-31restructuringInternationalOther businessesUSD 9 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2020 restructuring activity within Other businesses; no employee counts disclosed.
2020-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-06-30EuropeFabory high-touch businessUSD 109 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge is the net loss on sale of the Fabory business, not severance; includes $177M goodwill/intangible/long-lived asset write-down recorded in Q1 2020. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2020-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-08-21ChinaChina high-touch businessUSD 5 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Recorded as a gain of approximately $5 million on sale; headcount removed not disclosed.
2020-12-31plant_closurein_progressGermanyZoro Tools Europe (endless assortment)USD 9 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Liquidation of Zoro Tools Europe commenced November 2020; $9M wind-down expense recorded in SG&A. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2020-12-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring, net (U.S.) charge of $6 million.
2020-12-31restructuringcompletedCanadaUSD 12 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring, net (Canada) charge of $12 million.
2020-12-31restructuringcompletedOther businessesUSD 9 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring, net (Other businesses) charge of $9 million.
2020-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-06-302020-06-30EuropeFabory businessUSD 109 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Divested Fabory high-touch business in June 2020; recognized net loss of approximately $109 million.
2020-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-08-212020-08-21ChinaChina high-touch businessUSD -5 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Divested China high-touch business in August 2020; recognized gain of approximately $5 million.
2020-12-31plant_closurecompleted2020-11-01GermanyZoro Tools EuropeUSD 9 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Commenced liquidation of Zoro Tools Europe in November 2020; recognized loss of approximately $9 million.
2020-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-06-302020-06-30EuropeFabory business (Other businesses)USD 109 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fabory divested 2020-06-30 (Q2 event, disclosed in this filing); net loss of approximately $109 million recognized in SG&A, including $45 million of reclassified cumulative FX translation losses. No employee-count impact disclosed.
2020-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-08-212020-08-21ChinaChina business (Other businesses)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		China business divested 2020-08-21 within the quarter; a $5 million gain (not a charge) was recognized in SG&A. No employee-count impact disclosed.
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressCanadaCanada reportable segment (branch network)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Disclosed only as a line item 'Restructuring, net of branch gains (Canada)' of $(1) million for Q3 2020 (a net credit); no employee counts, severance amounts, or completion dates given.
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesU.S. reportable segment (branch network)USD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		YTD line item 'Restructuring, net of branch gains (U.S.)' of $6 million for the nine months ended 2020-09-30; no employee counts, severance amounts, or completion dates disclosed.
2020-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-06-30EuropeFabory businessUSD 109 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Divestiture of Fabory business in Europe completed June 30, 2020. Net loss of approx $109M recognized. Employee count not disclosed.
2020-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-08-21ChinaChina businessUSD -5 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Divestiture of China business completed August 21, 2020. Gain of approx $5M recognized. Employee count not disclosed.
2020-06-30restructuringin_progress2020-12-31United States; CanadaU.S. and Canada businesses (involuntary employee terminations, net of branch sale gains)USD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring charges of approximately $1M in Q2 2020 and $8M for the six months ended June 30, 2020, primarily involuntary employee termination costs in the U.S. and Canada, net of gains from branch sales; reserve of approximately $10M at June 30, 2020, expected to be paid through 2020. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2020-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-06-30EuropeFabory business (Other businesses)USD 109 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fabory divested June 30, 2020; results included through divestiture date. Reported net loss of approximately $109M on the divestiture (in SG&A), including $48M of accumulated FX translation losses reclassified from AOCE — this is a divestiture loss, not a severance charge. Headcount removed through the divestiture not disclosed. Related Q1 2020 impairment charges of $58M (goodwill/tradenames) and approximately $44M (long-lived assets, including ROU assets) are asset impairments, not workforce actions.
2020-06-30restructuringcompletedUnited States and CanadaUnspecifiedUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges primarily consisted of involuntary employee termination costs in the U.S. and Canada business, net of gains from the sales of branches.
2020-06-30restructuringcompletedUnited States and CanadaUnspecifiedUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		YTD charges primarily consisted of involuntary employee termination costs in the U.S. and Canada business, net of gains from the sales of branches.
2020-03-31restructuringin_progress2020-12-31United States and CanadaU.S. and Canada businessesUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 2020 restructuring charges of approximately $7 million, primarily involuntary employee termination costs; reserve of $13 million at 2020-03-31 expected to be paid through 2020. No employee counts disclosed.
2020-03-31otherin_progressGlobalCompany-wideMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost-conservation measures included temporary employee furloughs, reduced work hours, reduced short-term executive pay and delayed salary increases; no counts or dates quantified.
2020-03-31restructuringin_progress2020-12-31United States and CanadaUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges primarily consisted of involuntary employee termination costs. Remaining reserves expected to be paid through 2020.
2020-03-31otherin_progressGlobalMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company implemented initiatives including temporarily furloughing employees or reducing work hours in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
2019-12-31restructuringcompletedPrimarily United StatesU.S. business primarily; minor amounts in other businesses and unallocated corporateUSD 5 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Restructuring footnote states fiscal 2019 activity was not material and discloses no employee counts or program timeline; status reflects fiscal-year charge recognition only. Non-GAAP table additionally shows $2 million restructuring in other businesses and $(1) million unallocated; Canada was nil. Prior-year charges of $47 million (2018) and $116 million (2017) excluded as comparative-period data.
2019-12-31restructuringin_progress2020-12-31United StatesU.S. businessUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Net restructuring charge of $5M in the U.S. business for FY2019, net of branch gains; filer describes 2019 restructuring activity as not material. Remaining reserve of ~$10M at year-end expected to be paid through 2020. Employees affected not disclosed.
2019-12-31restructuringin_progress2020-12-31InternationalOther businessesUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring charge of $2M in other businesses for FY2019 (partially offset by $(1)M unallocated restructuring). Employees affected not disclosed.
2019-12-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesU.S. BusinessUSD 5 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net charge of $5 million related to restructuring primarily in the U.S. business.
2019-12-31restructuringcompletedCanadaCanada BusinessMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Customer disruption as a result of actions taken to reduce the branch footprint and optimize sales coverage.
2019-09-30restructuringin_progress2020-12-31Canada and U.S.Canada and U.S. segmentsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Q3 2019 charges of $4M primarily for involuntary employee termination costs. Reserve balance of $16M expected to be paid through 2020.
2019-09-30restructuringin_progress2020-12-31Canada and U.S.Canada and U.S. segmentsUSD 27 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		YTD 2019 charges of $27M primarily for involuntary employee termination costs. Reserve balance of $16M expected to be paid through 2020.
2019-06-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31United States and Canadarestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring actions initiated in 2017-2018 substantially completed; current-period activity described as not material. Reserve balance was approximately $24 million at June 30, 2019 (vs. $47 million at December 31, 2018), primarily in accrued compensation and benefits, with the majority expected to be paid during 2019. No employee-affected count disclosed for the current period; prior-year charges of $15 million (Q2 2018) and $23 million (YTD 2018) related mainly to involuntary terminations in Canada and the U.S. and are not current-period figures.
2019-06-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31Canada and U.S.Sales & MarketingUSD 15 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Q3 2019 charges of $15M primarily for involuntary employee termination costs in Canada and U.S., net of branch sale gains. Reserve balance of $24M as of June 30, 2019, with majority expected to be paid in 2019.
2019-06-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31Canada and U.S.Sales & MarketingUSD 23 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		YTD 2019 charges of $23M primarily for involuntary employee termination costs in Canada and U.S., net of branch sale gains. Reserve balance of $24M as of June 30, 2019, with majority expected to be paid in 2019.
2019-03-31restructuringin_progressUnited States and CanadaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring actions initiated in 2017-2018 were substantially complete by Q1 2019; ~$2M of costs recorded in the quarter (vs. $8M in prior-year quarter), primarily involuntary terminations in Canada and the U.S. net of branch sale gains. Reserve of $35M at 2019-03-31 (vs. $47M at 2018-12-31), majority expected to be paid during 2019. No employee counts disclosed.
2019-03-31restructuringin_progress2019-12-31United States and CanadaGeneral and AdministrativeUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company recorded $2 million in restructuring costs, primarily involuntary employee termination costs. Reserve balance of $35 million is expected to be paid during 2019.
2018-12-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesU.S. segmentUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2018 net charge of $8M comprising $15M involuntary employee termination costs and $6M of gains on asset sales, less a $1M COGS credit. MD&A non-GAAP presentation shows $19M U.S. restructuring net of $10M branch gains. Cost-reduction initiatives substantially completed during 2018; cumulative program charges $70M with approximately $3M additional expected. Announcement date not stated in this filing (program initiated in prior years).
2018-12-31restructuringcompletedCanadaCanada segment (Acklands-Grainger)USD 35 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2018 net charge of $35M comprising $24M involuntary employee termination costs plus $11M other charges (asset impairments, write-downs, exit-related costs), net of $1M branch gain. MD&A attributes the 2018 daily volume decline of 23 points partly to branch closures and sales coverage optimization; 54 of 92 Canadian branch locations were operational at year-end. Cost structure reset majority complete; cumulative program charges $93M with no further charges expected.
2018-12-31restructuringcompletedOther businesses (endless assortment and international high-touch operations)USD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2018 net charge of $6M comprising $1M involuntary employee termination costs, $4M other charges and $1M COGS. MD&A non-GAAP presentation shows $5M for this segment. Cumulative program charges $67M with no further charges expected.
2018-12-31restructuringcompletedCorporate (unallocated expense)USD -2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Net credit of $2M at the corporate/unallocated level in 2018. Company-level cost-reduction initiatives substantially completed during 2018; cumulative program charges $18M with no further charges expected.
2018-12-31othercompletedChicago area, Illinois, United StatesCorporate facilities / office locationsother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		In Q4 2018 the company consolidated three office locations into one main Chicago-area location under a new 10-year lease that increased future minimum lease payments by $48M and sublease income by $6M. No headcount impact disclosed; captured as a facility-consolidation action consistent with MD&A references to consolidation of facility and office locations.
2018-12-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesU.S. reportable segmentUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2018 restructuring costs net of gains of $8M, including $15M involuntary termination costs offset by branch sale gains; $3M of additional costs still expected.
2018-12-31restructuringcompletedCanadaCanada reportable segment (Acklands-Grainger)USD 35 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2018 restructuring costs net of gains of $35M, including $24M involuntary termination costs; program described as substantially completed with no further costs expected. MD&A attributes Canada volume decline of 23 points to branch closures and sales coverage optimization.
2018-12-31restructuringcompletedInternational (Europe, Asia, Mexico and other businesses)Other businessesUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2018 restructuring costs net of gains of $6M, including $1M involuntary termination costs; no further costs expected.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompletedCanadaCanada branch networkMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Branch closures and sales coverage optimization cited as drivers of the 23-point Canada volume decline in 2018; no closure count or affected-employee count disclosed. Item 2 Properties notes 92 Canada branch locations of which 54 are operational.
2018-12-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesU.S. BusinessUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net charge of $8 million including involuntary employee termination costs and other charges, net of gains.
2018-12-31restructuringcompletedCanadaCanada BusinessUSD 35 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net charge of $35 million including involuntary employee termination costs and other charges.
2018-12-31restructuringcompletedOther BusinessesOther BusinessesUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net charge of $6 million including involuntary employee termination costs and other charges.
2018-12-31restructuringcompletedCorporateUnallocated ExpenseUSD -2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net benefit of $2 million related to unallocated expenses.
2018-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 47,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-12-31restructuringin_progressCurrent Assets Write-Downs [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-12-31restructuringin_progressFixed Asset Write-Downs And Disposals [Member]USD -10,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2018-12-31restructuringin_progressContract Termination [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2018-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 40,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2018-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2018-09-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31United StatesU.S. segment and Company levelUSD 5,037 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Nine-month 2018 restructuring costs, net of gains; includes involuntary termination and other charges. Employee-affected counts not disclosed. Cumulative incurred to date $67.4M with $2.3M additional expected through 2019.
2018-09-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31CanadaCanada segmentUSD 22,057 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Nine-month 2018 restructuring costs, net of gains; branch closures and sales coverage optimization. Employee-affected counts not disclosed. Cumulative incurred to date $80.5M with $6.7M additional expected through 2019.
2018-09-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31InternationalOther businessesUSD 4,662 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Nine-month 2018 restructuring costs, net of gains; includes Colombia wind-down related items in prior year. Employee-affected counts not disclosed. Cumulative incurred to date $65.4M with $0.5M additional expected through 2019.
2018-09-30plant_closurein_progressUnited States, CanadaBranch network and corporate officesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Other charges include gains from sales of branches in the U.S. and Canada and corporate offices; branch closure headcount impacts not quantified.
2018-09-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31United StatesUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Q3 2018 charges include involuntary employee termination costs and other charges. Program expected to continue through end of 2019.
2018-09-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31CanadaUSD -1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Q3 2018 charges include involuntary employee termination costs and other charges (gains). Program expected to continue through end of 2019.
2018-09-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31Other businessesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Q3 2018 charges include other charges. Program expected to continue through end of 2019.
2018-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 27,068,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-09-30restructuringin_progressCurrent Assets Write-Downs [Member]USD 4,201,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-09-30restructuringin_progressFixed Asset Write-Downs And Disposals [Member]USD -17,847,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30restructuringin_progressContract Termination [Member]USD 3,456,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 36,828,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-09-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 430,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-06-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31United StatesU.S. segment and Company-level (Unallocated) cost reductionUSD 1,537 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Six months ended 2018-06-30 restructuring costs, net of gains, for U.S.; includes involuntary termination costs and other charges net of branch-sale gains. No employee count disclosed. Announcement date not stated; program described as previously announced.
2018-06-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31CanadaCanada segment — business model reset / profitability focusUSD 22,938 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Six months ended 2018-06-30 restructuring costs, net of gains, for Canada; includes involuntary termination costs, asset write-downs and exit-related costs. No employee count disclosed.
2018-06-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31Other businesses (international and single-channel businesses)Other businessesUSD 3,547 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Six months ended 2018-06-30 restructuring costs, net of gains, for Other businesses. A separate Unallocated expense component of $(4,688) thousand (net gain) offsets these components to a program total of $23,334 thousand. No employee count disclosed.
2018-06-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31United StatesUnallocatedUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Six months ended June 30, 2018. Includes involuntary employee termination costs and other charges/gains. Expected completion through end of 2019.
2018-06-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31CanadaUnallocatedUSD 23 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Six months ended June 30, 2018. Includes involuntary employee termination costs and other charges/gains. Expected completion through end of 2019.
2018-06-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31Other businessesUnallocatedUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Six months ended June 30, 2018. Includes involuntary employee termination costs and other charges/gains. Expected completion through end of 2019.
2018-06-30restructuringin_progress2019-12-31Unallocated expenseCorporateUSD -5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Six months ended June 30, 2018. Negative value indicates net gains or reversals. Expected completion through end of 2019.
2018-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 23,334,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-06-30restructuringin_progressCurrent Assets Write-Downs [Member]USD 3,958,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-06-30restructuringin_progressFixed Asset Write-Downs And Disposals [Member]USD -11,893,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-06-30restructuringin_progressContract Termination [Member]USD 2,031,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 29,945,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-06-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD -707,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-03-31restructuringin_progress2018-12-31United StatesU.S. businessUSD 2,994 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing previously announced program; Q1 2018 involuntary employee termination costs of $2,994 thousand, partly offset by branch sale gains; no headcount disclosed.
2018-03-31restructuringin_progress2018-12-31CanadaCanada business (Acklands-Grainger)USD 8,391 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business model reset in Canada; Q1 2018 involuntary termination costs of $8,391 thousand plus asset impairment and exit costs; no headcount disclosed.
2018-03-31restructuringin_progress2018-12-31Other businesses (U.S., Europe, Asia, Latin America)Other businessesUSD 1,095 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Streamlining of other businesses; Q1 2018 involuntary employee termination costs of $1,095 thousand; no headcount disclosed.
2018-03-31voluntary_separationannounced12018-04-022020-08-02United StatesCorporate — Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officerother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-quarter voluntary officer resignation effective 2018-05-02; 18 months of pay continuation through 2020-08-02 plus 4/12 prorated 2018 MIP; dollar amount not disclosed.
2018-03-31voluntary_separationannounced12018-04-022020-08-31United StatesCorporate — Officer (J. High)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-quarter voluntary officer resignation effective 2018-04-30, consulting through 2018-08-31, then 18 months pay continuation to 2020-08-31 plus 8/12 prorated 2018 MIP; dollar amount not disclosed.
2018-03-31restructuringin_progress2018-12-31United StatesUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charge represents involuntary employee termination costs. Program expected to complete by end of 2018.
2018-03-31restructuringin_progress2018-12-31CanadaUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charge includes $8.391M involuntary termination costs and $(0.388)M other charges. Program expected to complete by end of 2018.
2018-03-31restructuringin_progress2018-12-31Other businessesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charge represents involuntary employee termination costs. Program expected to complete by end of 2018.
2018-03-31restructuringin_progress2018-12-31Unallocated expenseUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charge represents involuntary employee termination costs. Program expected to complete by end of 2018.
2018-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 8,038,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-03-31restructuringin_progressCurrent Assets Write-Downs [Member]USD 1,002,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-03-31restructuringin_progressFixed Asset Write-Downs And Disposals [Member]USD -6,090,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-03-31restructuringin_progressContract Termination [Member]USD 819,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 12,480,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-03-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD -173,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesU.S. segment — branch network and contact centersUSD 11,258 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		FY2017 net charge after $22.3M of gains on U.S. branch real estate sales; includes $32.1M involuntary employee termination costs. Bundles U.S. branch closures with consolidation of 37 regional contact centers into 3 national centers plus expanded work-from-home arrangements. About $5.1M of additional program charges expected.
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressCanadaCanada segment (Acklands-Grainger) — branch networkUSD 39,287 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		FY2017 net charge includes $15.0M involuntary employee termination costs and $16.0M other charges. Part of a Canada business model reset; company announced throughout 2017 the intention to close 113 Canada branches (Item 2: Properties). About $11.4M of additional program charges expected.
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressColombia (within other businesses)Other businesses — wind-down of Colombia operationsUSD 55,020 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		FY2017 net charge for other businesses restructuring, primarily the Colombia wind-down during 2017; includes about $18M of accumulated foreign currency translation losses reclassified from AOCE to earnings and $11.7M involuntary employee termination costs. Only about $0.1M of additional charges expected.
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressUnallocated (corporate)USD 10,593 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		FY2017 company-level (unallocated) restructuring costs, all recorded in other charges (gains); purpose is cost reduction at the corporate level. No additional charges expected under active programs.
2017-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedUnited StatesU.S. businessMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		One divestiture completed in 2017, immaterial individually and in the aggregate; reduced daily comparable sales growth by roughly 1 point. Headcount impact not disclosed; $3.3M of related U.S. goodwill removed (Note 3).
2017-12-31plant_closurein_progress2017-12-31CanadaCanada business (Acklands-Grainger)USD 39,287 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Filer announced during 2017 the intention to close 113 branches in the Canada business. Charge is 2017 restructuring costs net of gains for the Canada segment, including $15,001 thousand involuntary employee termination costs. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2017-12-31restructuringin_progress2017-12-31United StatesU.S. business — branch closures and contact center consolidationUSD 11,258 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2017 U.S. restructuring costs net of gains on sale of branch real estate, including $32,134 thousand involuntary employee termination costs offset by $(22,255) thousand other gains. Program includes consolidating 37 regional contact centers into 3 national centers with expanded work-from-home arrangements. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2017-12-31restructuringin_progress2017-12-31International (Colombia and other)Other businesses — wind-down of Colombia operations and disposition of underperforming assetsUSD 55,020 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2017 restructuring costs for other businesses, including $11,724 thousand involuntary employee termination costs and $39,435 thousand other charges; includes approximately $18 million of accumulated foreign currency translation losses reclassified from AOCI related to the Colombia wind-down. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2017-12-31restructuringin_progress2017-12-31United StatesCorporate / unallocated expenseUSD 10,593 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2017 restructuring charges recorded at the corporate level (unallocated expense), all classified as other charges. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2017-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2017-12-312017-12-31United StatesU.S. businessMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Filer completed one divestiture in 2017, described as immaterial individually and in the aggregate; associated goodwill of $3,316 thousand removed from the U.S. segment. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2017-12-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesU.S. BusinessUSD 30 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net charge of $30.4 million primarily consisting of branch closures and contact center consolidation. Employee count not disclosed.
2017-12-31restructuringcompletedCanadaCanada BusinessUSD 30 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net charge of $30.4 million primarily consisting of branch closures. Employee count not disclosed.
2017-12-31restructuringcompletedOtherOther BusinessesUSD 55 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net charge of $55.3 million including wind-down of operations in Colombia. Employee count not disclosed.
2017-12-31restructuringcompletedGlobalUnallocatedUSD 7 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net charge of $6.6 million for unallocated expenses. Employee count not disclosed.
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 116,158,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressCurrent Assets Write-Downs [Member]USD 13,892,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressFixed Asset Write-Downs And Disposals [Member]USD 511,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressContract Termination [Member]USD 5,572,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 58,859,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 37,324,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesU.S. business — contact center consolidation and branch closuresUSD 1,725 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Nine months ended 2017-09-30 restructuring costs net of gains; includes involuntary termination costs of $19,459 thousand offset by branch sale gains and other items. No employee count or announcement date disclosed. Cumulative net cost incurred to date $61,814 thousand; no further amount expected.
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressCanadaAcklands-Grainger — branch closures and asset write-downsUSD 26,509 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Nine months ended 2017-09-30 restructuring costs net of gains, including $9,842 thousand involuntary employee termination costs. Additional amount expected to complete: $11,270 thousand. No employee count or announcement date disclosed.
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressColombiaOther Businesses — wind-down of Colombia operationsUSD 41,300 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Nine months ended 2017-09-30 restructuring costs net of gains; includes $3,595 thousand involuntary employee termination costs and $37,124 thousand other charges, among which $16 million of accumulated foreign currency translation losses reclassified to earnings. No employee count or announcement date disclosed.
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Includes involuntary employee termination costs and other charges (gains) for the three months ended Sept 30, 2017.
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressCanadaUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Includes involuntary employee termination costs and other charges (gains) for the three months ended Sept 30, 2017.
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressOther BusinessesUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Includes involuntary employee termination costs and other charges (gains) for the three months ended Sept 30, 2017. Negative value indicates net gain.
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Includes involuntary employee termination costs and other charges (gains) for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2017.
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressCanadaUSD 27 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Includes involuntary employee termination costs and other charges (gains) for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2017.
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressOther BusinessesUSD 41 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Includes involuntary employee termination costs and other charges (gains) for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2017. Primarily related to wind-down of operations in Colombia.
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 12,671,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / CANADAUSD 4,937,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / UNITED STATESUSD 7,944,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Businesses [Member]USD -210,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressSegment Reconciling Items [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressCurrent Assets Write Downs [Member]USD 9,775,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressFixed Assets Write Downs [Member]USD -5,987,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressContract Termination [Member]USD 2,512,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 32,896,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 30,338,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-06-30restructuringin_progress2018United StatesContact centers and other operationsUSD 17 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Six-month charge of $17M; Q2 charge of $13M. Primarily involuntary termination and asset write-downs. No employee count disclosed.
2017-06-30plant_closureannounced2017-052018CanadaBranch networkUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		59 underperforming branches to close; charges include involuntary termination, facility closures, asset write-downs. Closures expected 2017 through early 2018. No employee count disclosed.
2017-06-30restructuringannounced2017-052018ColombiaOther BusinessesUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Wind-down of Colombia operations; charges include involuntary termination, asset write-downs, exit costs. Additional $16M FX translation loss reclassified to earnings. No employee count disclosed.
2017-06-30restructuringin_progress2017-052018-12-31United StatesContact centers and otherUSD 17 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges primarily related to involuntary employee termination costs and asset write-down. Expected to be completed in 2018.
2017-06-30plant_closurein_progress2017-052018-03-31CanadaBranch operationsUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of 59 underperforming branches. Charges related to involuntary employee termination costs, facility closures and asset write-downs.
2017-06-30restructuringin_progress2017-052018-12-31ColombiaOther BusinessesUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Wind-down of operations in Colombia. Charges related to involuntary employee termination costs, asset write-downs and other exit costs.
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 62,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressUNITED STATESUSD 13,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-03-31restructuringin_progressUnited States and CanadaUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance costs recorded in Q1 2017; reserve balance was ~$19M at 2017-03-31 (vs ~$23M at 2016-12-31), majority expected paid through 2017. Employee counts not disclosed.
2017-03-31restructuringin_progress2017-12-31United States and CanadaWarehousing, marketing and administrativeUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company recorded severance costs of approximately $4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2017. Reserve balance was $19 million as of March 31, 2017, with majority expected to be paid through 2017. Employee count affected is not disclosed.
2016-12-31plant_closurecompleted2016-12-31United StatesU.S. branch operationsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Restructuring initiated in 2015 due to customer migration to online and electronic purchasing resulted in 55 U.S. branch closures during 2016, leaving 284 branches at year-end. No affected-employee count disclosed for the closures.
2016-12-31plant_closurecompleted2016-12-31CanadaAcklands-Grainger branch operationsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Restructuring initiated in 2015 in response to the oil-price-driven weak economy resulted in 14 additional Canadian branch closures during 2016, leaving 151 branches. No affected-employee count disclosed.
2016-12-31restructuringin_progress2017-12-31United States and CanadaU.S. and Canadian businessesUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Employee termination benefits of approximately $34 million recorded in 2016 (MD&A cites $35 million of restructuring charges primarily in U.S. and Canadian businesses); majority of payments expected through 2017, with a $23 million reserve remaining at 2016-12-31. Program was initiated in 2015; this record captures FY2016 activity only. Charge relates to the restructuring program inclusive of the branch closures listed above and should not be summed with those records.
2016-12-31plant_closurecompleted2016-12-31United StatesU.S. segment — branch networkItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		55 U.S. branches closed during 2016 as customers migrated to online and electronic purchasing; branch count fell to 284 at year-end. Headcount per branch not disclosed; charges captured in the consolidated restructuring record.
2016-12-31plant_closurecompleted2016-12-31CanadaCanada segment — branch networkItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		14 additional Canadian branches closed in 2016 following 16 closures in 2015, part of restructuring responding to oil price decline; 151 branches remained at year-end. Headcount per branch not disclosed.
2016-12-31restructuringin_progress2017-12-31United States; CanadaU.S. and Canada segments — branch closures and reorganizationUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance costs of approximately $34 million recorded in 2016 (MD&A cites $35 million of restructuring charges including gains on branch real estate); reserve of approximately $23 million at 2016-12-31, majority expected to be paid through 2017. Employees affected not disclosed.
2016-12-31restructuringin_progress2018-06-30United StatesU.S. segment — contact centersItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Contact center network to consolidate to 3 national centers with expanded work-from-home arrangements over the following 18 months; headcount impact and charge not quantified.
2016-12-31restructuringin_progress2017-12-31CanadaCanada segment — business and personnel reorganizationMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Aggressive 2016 actions including business and personnel reorganization, branch closures and ERP/eCommerce investment, intended to restore the Canadian business to break even by end of 2017; headcount impact not quantified.
2016-12-31restructuringcompleted2016-01-012016-12-31United StatesSales & MarketingUSD 26 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net charge of $26 million related to restructuring actions, primarily branch closures, net of gains on sale of branch real estate. 55 branches closed in 2016.
2016-12-31restructuringcompleted2016-01-012016-12-31CanadaSales & MarketingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring resulted in the closure of 14 branches in 2016. Specific charge amount not isolated in MD&A summary.
2016-09-30restructuringin_progress2017-12-31United States; CanadaCompany-wide (business reorganization; includes U.S. branch closures and offshoring of some IT support functions)USD 32 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance of approximately $32M recorded YTD (nine months ended 2016-09-30), including ~$7M in Q3; severance reserve balance $29M at 2016-09-30 vs $24M at 2015-12-31. Majority of payments expected through 2017. No employee count disclosed. MD&A also cites $4.4M Canada restructuring charges in Q3 and $26M U.S. restructuring costs YTD (partly offset by $17M real-estate gains).
2016-09-30restructuringin_progress2017-12-31GlobalWarehousing, marketing and administrativeUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs of approximately $7 million recorded in Q3 2016 related to business reorganization. Majority of benefits expected to be paid through 2017.
2016-09-30restructuringin_progress2017-12-31GlobalWarehousing, marketing and administrativeUSD 32 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs of approximately $32 million recorded in the nine months ended Sept 30, 2016 related to business reorganization. Majority of benefits expected to be paid through 2017.
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesWarehousing, marketing and administrativeUSD 5 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net restructuring charges of $5.4 million in Q3 2016, composed of $6.6 million in charges partially offset by $1.2 million in gains from real estate sales.
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressCanadaWarehousing, marketing and administrativeUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring charges of $4.4 million in Q3 2016, composed of $3.8 million in operating expense-related charges and $0.6 million in inventory-related charges.
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesWarehousing, marketing and administrativeUSD 26 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring costs of $26 million in the nine months ended Sept 30, 2016 for branch closures and offshoring of IT support functions.
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressCanadaWarehousing, marketing and administrativeUSD 14 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Higher restructuring related expenses of $14 million in the nine months ended Sept 30, 2016.
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesUnited States segment — branch closures and offshoring of IT support functionsUSD 19 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Gross restructuring costs of $19M for the six months ended 2016-06-30, partly offset by $15M of net gains on branch real estate sales (net impact $4M). No employee count disclosed. Note 5 discloses consolidated severance of $25M YTD with a $35M reserve at 2016-06-30, majority expected paid in 2016.
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressCanadaCanada segment (Acklands-Grainger)USD 10 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring costs of $10M for the six months ended 2016-06-30 ($7M in Q2). No employee count disclosed. Part of the same consolidated program described in Note 5 (severance $25M YTD, reserve $35M at 2016-06-30).
2016-06-30restructuringin_progress2016-12-31United StatesWarehousing, marketing and administrativeUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs recorded in Q2 2016; majority expected to be paid in 2016.
2016-06-30restructuringin_progress2016-12-31CanadaWarehousing, marketing and administrativeUSD 7 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring costs disclosed in MD&A for Q2 2016.
2016-06-30restructuringin_progress2016-12-31United StatesHeadquarters / UnallocatedUSD 9 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Includes $9 million write-down of corporate aircraft related to outsourcing of aviation department.
2016-03-31plant_closurein_progressUnited StatesUnited States segment — branch network and sales forceUSD 13 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Includes costs tied to the anticipated closing of 55 U.S. branches plus a sales force reorganization; no employee count disclosed. Consolidated Q1 2016 severance was about $16 million per the restructuring footnote.
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressCanadaCanada segment (Acklands-Grainger)USD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring costs within the consolidated $16 million Q1 2016 severance charge; reserve balance rose from about $24 million at 2015-12-31 to about $37 million at 2016-03-31. No employee count disclosed.
2016-03-31restructuringin_progress2016-12-31United StatesWarehousing, marketing and administrativeUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs recorded related to reorganization of the business, including anticipated closing of 55 branches.
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressCanadaWarehousing, marketing and administrativeUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring costs mentioned in operating expenses discussion.
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted20152015United StatesUnited States segment — branch networkUSD 32 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Restructuring initiated in 2015 due to customer migration to online and electronic purchasing; 49 branches closed during the year. US segment reorganization charges of $32 million (including branch closures) per MD&A; combined US and Canada reorganization charges were $42 million. Company-wide severance of ~$30 million recorded in 2015 (Note 6), ~$24 million reserve at year-end with benefits expected to be paid in 2016. US restructuring reduced 2015 diluted EPS by $0.33.
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted20152015CanadaCanada segment (Acklands – Grainger)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Restructuring initiated in response to the oil-price decline and the resultant weak economy and MRO market growth; 16 branches closed during 2015, leaving 165 branches at year-end. Canada-specific charge not separately disclosed; combined US/Canada reorganization charges were $42 million. Canada restructuring reduced 2015 EPS by $0.05; local-currency operating expenses rose 11%, partly on higher severance costs.
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted20152015Europe (Netherlands-headquartered; operations across 13 countries)Other Businesses — Fabory GroupUSD 6 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fabory restructured its business during 2015 and closed 16 locations, ending the year with 73 branches in 13 countries. Other Businesses 2015 results included $6 million of charges for the continuing restructuring of the European business plus additional unquantified Brazil shutdown costs. Restructuring (Other Businesses) reduced 2015 EPS by $0.07 (Europe and Latin America).
2015-12-31othercompleted20142015BrazilOther Businesses — Latin Americabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Complete shutdown of the Brazil business: closure plans announced in 2014 and operations ceased during 2015. The $29 million shutdown charge (and $0.40 per-share impact) was recorded in 2014; 2015 included additional, unquantified shutdown costs. Classified as other because this was a full country-business closure rather than a single facility closure.
2015-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2015-09-012015-09-01United Kingdom and international (54 UK branches, 12 international branches)Other Businesses — Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limitedbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired all issued share capital of Cromwell, the largest independent UK MRO distributor, on September 1, 2015 for £310 million (~$464 million). The headcount added through the acquisition is not quantified in the filing.
2015-12-31plant_closureannounced2016-012016United StatesUnited States segment — branches and co-located regional contact centersItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Subsequent to fiscal year-end: announced in January 2016 the intention to close 55 branches and three co-located regional contact centers in the US during 2016 as Grainger continues to evaluate its physical footprint. Disclosed in Item 1 and Item 2 rather than a subsequent-events footnote.
2015-12-31restructuringin_progress2016-12-31United States and CanadaU.S. and Canada operations, including corporate officeUSD 30 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance recorded in 2015 for the business reorganization; approximately $24 million reserve outstanding at year-end, expected to be paid in 2016. Employees affected not disclosed. MD&A separately cites $42 million of total 2015 reorganization charges for the U.S. and Canada.
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-12-31United StatesUnited States segment — branch networkItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		49 branches closed during 2015 as customers migrated to online and electronic purchasing; employees affected not disclosed. Related severance captured in the consolidated restructuring record.
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-12-31CanadaCanada segment — Acklands-Grainger branch networkItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		16 branches closed during 2015 in response to weak oil prices and MRO market growth; employees affected not disclosed.
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-12-31EuropeOther Businesses — FaboryItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fabory restructured during 2015 and closed 16 locations; employees affected not disclosed. Other Businesses 2015 charges of $6 million combined Europe restructuring with Brazil shutdown costs, so no charge allocated here.
2015-12-31othercompleted20142015-12-31BrazilOther Businesses — Brazil operationsUSD 29 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business shutdown announced in 2014; operations ceased during 2015. The $29 million shutdown cost was recorded in fiscal 2014, not the current year. Employees affected not disclosed.
2015-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2015-09-012015-09-01United KingdomOther Businesses — Cromwellbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited completed September 1, 2015 for approximately $464 million; acquired headcount not disclosed.
2015-12-31plant_closureannounced2016-012016-12-31United StatesUnited States segment — branches and regional contact centerssubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced January 2016, after fiscal year-end: intention to close an additional 55 branches and three co-located regional contact centers during 2016; employees affected not disclosed.
2015-12-31restructuringcompleted2015-12-312015-12-31United StatesBranchesUSD 32 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closing of 49 branches in 2015. $32 million charges related to reorganizing the business, including branch closures.
2015-12-31restructuringcompleted2015-12-312015-12-31CanadaBranchesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of 16 branches in 2015 due to restructuring.
2015-12-31restructuringcompleted2015-12-312015-12-31EuropeFaboryItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fabory restructured its business and closed 16 locations in 2015.
2015-12-31restructuringannounced2016-01-012016-12-31United StatesBranchesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Intention to close an additional 55 branches in 2016 announced in January 2016.
2015-09-30plant_closurein_progressUnited StatesUnited States segment — branch networkUSD 11 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Anticipated closing of 26 U.S. branches; $11M Q3 charge covers branch closures plus other restructuring costs, so the charge is not attributable to the closures alone. No employee count or announcement date disclosed.
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring presented as a separate $0.05 per diluted share adjustment in Q3 2015 (no dollar charge or employee count disclosed); nine-month charges of $15M combine U.S. branch closures and other restructuring.
2015-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2015-07-302015-09-01United KingdomOther Businessesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited acquired 2015-09-01; purchase price £310M ($476M), goodwill and intangibles ~$353M. No employee headcount for the acquired workforce disclosed.
2015-09-30plant_closureannounced2015-09-30United StatesSales & MarketingUSD 11 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Costs associated with the anticipated closing of 26 branches in the United States.
2015-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2015-09-01United KingdomOther Businessesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited, the largest independent MRO distributor in the UK. Headcount not disclosed.
2015-06-30restructuringin_progress2015-12-31Brazil and EuropeOther BusinessesUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Combined $4M charge for shutting down the Brazil business and restructuring the European business; filer does not split the charge or disclose affected-employee counts. Costs expected to continue through the second half of 2015. No separate restructuring footnote in this filing.
2015-06-30acquisition_additionannounced2015-07-302015-09-30United KingdomOther Businessessubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited for GBP 310 million, expected to close early September 2015 and funded with debt; no headcount added disclosed. Expected completion stated only as 'early September 2015'.
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressBrazil and EuropeOther BusinessesUSD 2 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Costs associated with shutting down the business in Brazil and restructuring the business in Europe.
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressBrazil and EuropeOther BusinessesUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Costs associated with shutting down the business in Brazil and restructuring the business in Europe for the six-month period.
2015-03-31plant_closurein_progressBrazilOther Businesses (Latin America operations)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plans to close the business in Brazil were announced in Q4 2014; Q1 2015 diluted EPS included $0.02 of shutdown charges. No employee count or completion date disclosed.
2015-03-31restructuringin_progress2015-12-31EuropeOther Businesses (Europe operations)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Planned restructuring expenses expected to continue through the second half of 2015; Q1 2015 diluted EPS included $0.01 of restructuring costs. No employee count disclosed.
2014-12-31plant_closurein_progress2014-112015BrazilOther Businesses (Latin America)USD 29 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Full closure of Brazil business announced November 2014; operations to cease during 2015. Shutdown costs of $29 million include $9 million reclassified from AOCE currency translation losses; 2014 diluted EPS impact $0.40. No headcount disclosed.
2014-12-31restructuringcompletedEuropeOther Businesses (Europe)USD 10 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Restructuring costs of the European business recognized in fiscal 2014 ($0.15 diluted EPS impact); no completion timeline disclosed. Distinct from the separate $14 million Netherlands retirement-plan transition charge.
2014-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesUnited States segment — branch networkItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		21 branches closed during 2014, of which 11 related to recently acquired businesses; no employee count or specific charge attributed to the closures.
2014-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2014-09-022014-09-02Canada (Southern Ontario) and select U.S. locationsCanada segment (Acklands-Grainger)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		WFS Enterprises, Inc. acquired September 2, 2014 by Canadian subsidiary for $33 million less cash acquired; goodwill and intangibles approximately $16 million; 2013 sales approximately $87 million. No employee headcount disclosed.
2014-12-31plant_closurein_progress2014-11-302015-12-31BrazilOther BusinessesUSD 29 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced November 2014; operations to cease during 2015. Charge includes $9M reclassified from AOCE for FX translation losses. Employee count not disclosed.
2014-12-31plant_closurecompleted2014-12-31United StatesUnited StatesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		21 branches closed during 2014, 11 of which related to recently acquired businesses. Employee count not disclosed.
2014-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2014-09-022014-09-02CanadaCanadabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		WFS Enterprises, Inc. acquired by Acklands-Grainger for $33M; 2013 sales ~$87M. Employee count not disclosed.
2014-12-31restructuringcompleted2014-12-31EuropeOther BusinessesUSD 10 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring costs for the business in Europe recorded in 2014. Employee count not disclosed.
2014-12-31othercompleted2014-12-31NetherlandsOther BusinessesUSD 14 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Netherlands retirement plan transitioned from defined benefit to defined contribution; obligations transferred to third party. Not a headcount reduction per se.
2014-12-31plant_closurecompleted2014United StatesUnited States SegmentItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closed 21 branches in 2014, 11 of which were related to recently acquired businesses. No specific headcount or charge disclosed.
2014-12-31restructuringcompleted2014EuropeOther BusinessesUSD 10 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		$10 million in restructuring costs for the business in Europe. No headcount disclosed.
2014-12-31plant_closureannounced2014-112015BrazilOther BusinessesUSD 29 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced decision to close business in Brazil; operations to cease during 2015. $29 million charge recorded in 2014. No headcount disclosed.
2014-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2014-09-02Canada / United StatesCanada SegmentItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired WFS Enterprises, Inc. in Q3 2014. No headcount disclosed.
2014-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2014-09-02Canada (Southern Ontario and select U.S. locations)Industrial tools and supplies distributionbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Canadian subsidiary acquired WFS Enterprises on 2014-09-02; 2013 sales of approximately $87 million. No employee count disclosed; purchase price allocation not finalized.
2014-09-30otherannounced2014-10-16Outside the United StatesMultichannel businessesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Management stated it is evaluating certain multichannel businesses outside the U.S. and is committed to improving or exiting those operations; no headcount or charge quantified.
2013-12-31restructuringin_progress2013Europe and ChinaOther BusinessesUSD 10 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Restructuring charges recognized in 2013 to improve the long-term performance of the businesses in Europe and China ($0.10 per share). Affected employee count, program status, and completion timeline are not disclosed; status is not explicitly stated in the filing.
2013-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted20132013-12-31Direct marketing brands (Gempler's, Ben Meadows, AW Direct, McFeely's)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Four direct marketing brands divested at the end of Q4 2013; MD&A states they were sold on December 31, 2013. Headcount impact not disclosed. Cited as a driver of revised 2014 guidance.
2013-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2013-08-232013-08-23United StatesUnited States segmentUSD 116 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired E&R Industrial Sales, Inc., a distributor of metalworking, production supplies and MRO materials, for $116 million less cash acquired. Headcount added through the acquisition is not disclosed.
2013-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2013-12-032013-12-03United StatesUnited States segmentUSD 30 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Safety Solutions, Inc., a distributor of safety footwear, supplies and services, for $30 million less cash acquired. Headcount added through the acquisition is not disclosed.
2013-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2013-08-232013-08-23United StatesUnited States segmentUSD 116 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of E&R Industrial Sales, Inc. for $116 million less cash acquired; 2012 sales of approximately $180 million; headcount added not disclosed
2013-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2013-12-032013-12-03United StatesUnited States segmentUSD 30 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Safety Solutions, Inc. for $30 million less cash acquired; 2012 sales of $63 million; headcount added not disclosed
2013-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2013-04-182013-04-18ColombiaOther BusinessesUSD 10 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of remaining noncontrolling interest in Grainger Colombia; headcount not disclosed
2013-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2013-12-312013-12-31United StatesOther Businesses — direct marketing brandsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Divestiture of four direct marketing brands (Gempler's, Ben Meadows, AW Direct, McFeely's) on December 31, 2013; employees removed not disclosed
2013-12-31restructuringin_progressEurope; ChinaOther BusinessesUSD 10 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2013 restructuring charges to improve long-term performance of the Europe and China businesses; employees affected not disclosed; no restructuring footnote presented
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted2013Europe and ChinaOther BusinessesUSD 10 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring charges primarily related to improving the long-term performance of the businesses in Europe and China. Employee count not disclosed.
2013-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2013-08-23United StatesUnited StatesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of E&R Industrial Sales, Inc. in the third quarter. Employee count not disclosed.
2013-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2013-12-03United StatesUnited StatesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Safety Solutions, Inc. in the fourth quarter. Employee count not disclosed.
2013-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2013-12-31United StatesOther BusinessesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Divestiture of four direct marketing brands (Gempler's, Ben Meadows, AW Direct, McFeely's) at the end of the fourth quarter. Employee count not disclosed.
2013-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2013-08-23United States (Midwest and Eastern U.S.)Metalworking, production supplies and MRO distributionbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired E&R Industrial Sales, Inc. on 2013-08-23; acquired headcount not disclosed. Target had 2012 sales of about $180 million; results included beginning Q4 2013. Purchase price allocation not finalized.
2012-12-31plant_closurecompleted2012United StatesUnited States segment — branch networkItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Two U.S. branches were closed during 2012 (three were opened). MD&A shows a $0.03 per diluted share charge for U.S. branch closures in the 2012 non-GAAP reconciliation, and the U.S. segment recorded $10 million of expense primarily for branch closure costs plus a Grainger Lighting Services impairment. Employee counts affected were not disclosed.
2012-12-31restructuringin_progress2012Europe, India and ChinaOther BusinessesMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2012 restructuring charges aimed at improving long-term performance of the businesses in Europe, India and China, disclosed at $0.18 per diluted share in the non-GAAP reconciliation. No standalone dollar charge disclosed; included in a combined $24 million consolidated expense that also covers U.S. branch closure costs and a Grainger Lighting Services impairment. Headcount impact and completion timeline not disclosed; Other Businesses operating earnings declined to $20 million from $31 million primarily due to these charges.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-04-02BrazilOther Businessesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired 100% of AnFreixo S.A., a broad-line Brazilian MRO distributor and former Votorantim Group subsidiary, for $25 million less cash acquired; 2011 sales of $37 million; goodwill and intangibles approximately $21 million. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-12-31United StatesUnited States segmentbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Techni-Tool, Inc. on December 31, 2012 for $40 million less cash acquired; specialist distributor serving manufacturers in the electronics, telecommunications and medical services industries with 2011 sales of $88 million; goodwill and intangibles approximately $23 million. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-12-312012-12-31United StatesOther Businesses (specialist distribution)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Techni-Tool, Inc. closed December 31, 2012; 2011 sales of $88 million, purchase price $40 million net of cash. No headcount disclosed.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-04-022012-04-02BrazilOther Businesses (broad-line MRO distribution)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of AnFreixo S.A. completed April 2, 2012; 2011 sales of $37 million, purchase price $25 million net of cash. No headcount disclosed.
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressEurope, India, ChinaOther BusinessesUSD 24 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring charges to improve long-term performance of Europe, India and China businesses; part of a combined $24 million of expense that also includes U.S. branch closure costs and a Grainger Lighting Services impairment, not separately quantified. Approximately $0.18 per share of the 2012 restructuring charge per MD&A EPS reconciliation. No employee counts disclosed.
2012-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesUnited States branch networkItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two U.S. branches closed during 2012 (three opened); branch closure costs are included in the combined $24 million charge noted in MD&A. Approximately $0.03 per share charge for U.S. branch closures per EPS reconciliation. Employees affected not disclosed.
2012-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesUnited States SegmentUSD 10 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Included $10 million expense primarily related to branch closure costs and impairment charge for Grainger Lighting Services. Two branches closed in 2012.
2012-12-31restructuringcompletedEurope, India, ChinaOther BusinessesUSD 14 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Included $14 million of restructuring charges related to improving long-term performance of businesses in Europe, India and China. Derived from total $24M expense less $10M US branch/impairment.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-12-31United StatesUnited States SegmentItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Techni-Tool, Inc. on December 31, 2012. Headcount not disclosed.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-04-02BrazilOther BusinessesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired AnFreixo S.A. on April 2, 2012. Headcount not disclosed.
2012-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-04-022012-04-02BrazilOther Businesses (broad-line MRO distribution)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired 100% of shares of AnFreixo S.A., a Brazilian MRO distributor with 2011 sales of approximately $37 million; no headcount disclosed.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted2011United StatesUnited States segment — branch networkUSD 18 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		35 US branches were closed (and one opened) during 2011, reflecting the shift of volume from counter and will-call purchases to distribution-center shipments; approximately $18 million of closure costs (~$0.16 per share expense) recognized in 2011. Note 1 also shows $8.2 million of 2011 impairment charges with branch closures among the indicators. Employees affected not disclosed. Company stated there are no plans for significant future branch openings or closures.
2011-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-08-31Europe — headquartered in Tilburg, Netherlands; more than 100 locations in 15 countriesOther Businesses — Fabory GroupUSD 358 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of the Fabory Group, a European distributor of fasteners and related MRO products, representing Grainger's entry into Europe. Purchase price of $358 million net of cash acquired; ~$257 million of intangibles including goodwill recorded. Fabory 2010 sales were approximately $300 million. Employee headcount assumed in the acquisition is not disclosed. (Associated charge value is the purchase consideration, not a severance/restructuring charge.)
2011-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011Canada — Fercomat, Inc. based in QuebecCanada segment (Acklands-Grainger)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acklands-Grainger acquired Fercomat, Inc., a leading Quebec distributor of hardware, tools and fasteners since 1957. MD&A notes several acquisitions completed in 2011, each immaterial individually and in the aggregate. No employee headcount or consideration disclosed for these transactions.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesUnited States branch networkUSD 18 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		35 branches closed and one opened during 2011, reflecting volume shift from counter/will-call to distribution-center shipments; approximately $18 million of closure costs included in 2011 operating expenses. No employee count disclosed.
2011-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-08-312011-08-31EuropeOther Businesses (Fabory Group)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fabory Group acquired 2011-08-31 for $358 million net of cash; European fastener distributor with more than 100 locations in 15 countries. Headcount added not disclosed.
2011-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedCanadaCanada (Acklands-Grainger)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fercomat, Inc. (Quebec) acquired during 2011; headcount added not disclosed
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted2011-12-312011-12-31United StatesSales & MarketingUSD 18 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		35 branches closed in 2011. Costs related to closure were approximately $18 million. Employee count affected not disclosed.
2011-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-08-312011-08-31EuropeOther BusinessesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Fabory Group, a European distributor with more than 100 locations. Employee count added not disclosed.
2011-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2011-08-31Europe (14 countries, HQ Tilburg, Netherlands)Other Businesses (fasteners and MRO distribution)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fabory Group acquired 2011-08-31 for $346 million; 2010 sales approx. $300 million. No employee headcount disclosed for the acquired workforce.
2011-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2011-08-31EuropeOther Businessesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Fabory Group (BMFGH Holdings BV), a European distributor with operations in 14 countries. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2010-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesUnited States segment — branch networkItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		23 US branches closed during 2010 (two opened); employee impact not quantified. Note 2 discloses FY2010 impairment charges of $4.0 million tied in part to branch closures, lease terminations and idle assets, but the charge is not exclusively attributable to closures.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesUnited States segmentbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired SafetyCertified, Inc. in 2010; headcount added not disclosed. All 2010 deals (four companies plus one JV majority stake) cost approximately $62 million in aggregate, less cash acquired.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedCanadaCanada segment (Acklands — Grainger Inc.)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired three Canadian businesses in 2010 — Ranson Industrial and Safety Supplies Inc., Solus Securite Inc., and Wolseley Industrial Products Group (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick); headcount added not disclosed.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-06ColombiaOther Businessesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Formed joint venture THF International SAS with an affiliate of Torhefe S.A., with Grainger holding an 80% majority position; results consolidated from the June 2010 acquisition date. Headcount added not disclosed.
2010-12-31plant_closurecompleted20102010United StatesUnited States segment — branch networkItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two branches opened and 23 branches closed during 2010 as part of ongoing review of branch network effectiveness; no employee counts or severance amounts disclosed. Related long-lived asset impairment charges of $4.0 million in 2010 included branch closures (Note 2).
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted20102010United States, Canada, ColombiaUnited States segment, Canada segment, Other BusinessesUSD 62 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Four companies acquired and majority ownership obtained in one joint venture for approximately $62 million, less cash acquired. Item 1 specifies one U.S. business (SafetyCertified), three Canadian businesses (Ranson Industrial and Safety Supplies, Solus Sécurité, Wolseley Industrial Products Group Nova Scotia/New Brunswick) and an 80% interest in a Colombian joint venture. Headcount added not disclosed; charge is total purchase consideration, not a severance charge.
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009United StatesUnited States segmentItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Imperial Supplies LLC, a national distributor of maintenance products and aftermarket components for the vehicle and fleet industry. Headcount added not disclosed; included in the three-company 2009 acquisition aggregate of approximately $134 million less cash acquired.
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009United StatesUnited States segmentItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Alliance Energy Solutions, which offers value-added energy-efficiency services with particular expertise in lighting retrofits. Headcount added not disclosed; included in the three-company 2009 aggregate purchase price of approximately $134 million less cash acquired.
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009Canada (eastern Canada)Canada segment (Acklands – Grainger Inc.)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acklands – Grainger acquired substantially all assets of the K&D Pratt Industrial Division, a distributor of industrial and safety products. Headcount added not disclosed; included in the three-company 2009 acquisition aggregate of approximately $134 million less cash acquired.
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009-06IndiaOther Businessesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired the remaining 50.1% of former joint venture Grainger Industrial Supply India Private Limited for approximately $1.2 million, reaching 100% ownership; results consolidated from the acquisition date. Headcount not disclosed.
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009-09JapanOther Businessesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired 380,000 MonotaRO Co., Ltd. shares for approximately $4 million, increasing ownership from 48% to 53% and obtaining a controlling voting interest; consolidated from September 30, 2009 with a one-month reporting lag beginning October 2009. Headcount not disclosed.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2009United StatesUnited States segment — branch networkItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		17 US branches were closed during 2009 (3 opened). Workforce impact not quantified. Note 2 discloses $9.0 million of 2009 impairment charges covering property held for sale, lease terminations, idle assets and branch closures collectively; the charge is not specific to branch closures alone, so it is not attributed here.
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States, CanadaUnited States; CanadaUSD 134 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three companies acquired during 2009 for approximately $134 million less cash acquired (Imperial Supplies, Alliance Energy Solutions, and K&D Pratt Industrial Division); headcount added not disclosed
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009-09-30JapanOther Businesses (MonotaRO Co., Ltd.)USD 4 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired 380,000 MonotaRO shares for approximately $4 million, raising interest from 48% to 53% and obtaining controlling interest; consolidation began September 30, 2009; headcount added not disclosed
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009-06-30IndiaOther Businesses (Grainger Industrial Supply India Private Limited)USD 1 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired remaining 50.1% of the India joint venture in June 2009 for $1.2 million; headcount added not disclosed
2009-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesUnited States (branch network)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		17 U.S. branches closed and 3 opened during 2009; associated workforce reduction not quantified. Related: $9.0 million long-lived asset impairment charge in 2009 for property held for sale, lease terminations, idle assets and branch closures (Note 2)
2009-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2009-06-30IndiaOther BusinessesUSD 1 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired remaining 50.1% of Grainger India joint venture; results consolidated from June 2009. Headcount added not disclosed; entity had revenue of about US$32 million for FY ended 2009-03-31.
2009-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2009-09-14JapanOther BusinessesUSD 4 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Bought 380,000 MonotaRO shares, raising stake from 48% to 53%; balance sheet consolidated as of 2009-09-30, adding MonotaRO's workforce. Headcount not disclosed.
2009-09-30acquisition_additionannounced2009-10-13United StatesUnited Statessubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Imperial Supplies LLC (Green Bay, Wisconsin), a fleet-maintenance products distributor with $67 million of 2008 sales. Headcount not disclosed.
2009-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2009-06-01IndiaOther BusinessesUSD 1 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired remaining 50.1% of Grainger India for $1.2 million in June 2009. Headcount not disclosed.
2009-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2009-09-14JapanOther BusinessesUSD 4 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired additional shares of MonotaRO Co., Ltd. for approx $4 million on Sept 14, 2009, increasing interest to 53%. Headcount not disclosed.
2009-06-30restructuringin_progress2982009-02United StatesCompany-wideUSD 8 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced plan to eliminate 300-400 jobs across the workforce; 298 positions eliminated in the first six months of 2009 with about $8 million of severance expense. No total headcount disclosed, so percent of workforce cannot be computed.
2009-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2009-06IndiaOther Businesses (Asia Pacific Brands India Private Limited)USD 1 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired remaining 50.1% of the India joint venture for $1.2 million; results consolidated from June 2009. JV revenue was about US$32 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. No employee headcount disclosed.
2009-06-30acquisition_additionannounced2009-06-192009-09-30JapanOther Businesses (MonotaRO)USD 4 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plan announced to become majority owner of MonotaRO (current 38.3% interest) via a tender offer for 380,000 shares, about $4.0 million investment, expected completion in Q3 2009; consolidation would follow. No headcount disclosed.
2009-06-30restructuringcompleted2982009-02-01GlobalVariousUSD 8 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in February 2009 elimination of 300-400 jobs; 298 positions eliminated in first six months with $8 million severance expense.
2009-03-31restructuringin_progress2002009-02-01United StatesCompany-wide workforceUSD 5 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced Feb 2009 elimination of 300-400 jobs across the workforce; about 200 positions eliminated in Q1 2009 with ~$5M severance expense. Remaining positions expected to be eliminated later in 2009.
2009-03-31restructuringin_progress2002009-02-01Company-wideUSD 5 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced elimination of 300-400 jobs; ~200 positions eliminated in Q1 with $5M severance expense.
2008-12-31reduction_in_forceannounced4002009-02-112009-12-31Company-wide (across the Company's work force; not geographically specified)Company-wide; driven by lower sales volume and the integration of Lab Safety Supply into Grainger Industrial SupplyUSD 20 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Subsequent event announced after FY2008 year-end. Job eliminations disclosed as a range of 300 to 400; value reflects the upper end. One-time cash severance charges disclosed as approximately $15 million to $20 million; value reflects the upper end, with severance paid out over varying periods. Integration plan first announced late in 2008; MD&A (Item 7) cites expected annualized cost savings of $25 million to $35 million and notes related contingency measures (hiring freeze on non-customer-facing roles, reduced part-time hours, executive/salaried salary freeze). Mentioned in both MD&A and Note 22; extracted once from the subsequent-events footnote per deduplication rule.
2008-12-31restructuringannounced2009-02-11United StatesCompany-widesubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced elimination of 300 to 400 jobs due to lower sales volume and combination of Lab Safety Supply with Grainger Industrial Supply; one-time cash severance of approximately $15 million to $20 million expected between the announcement and year-end 2009, paid over varying periods. Filer discloses a range, not a point count.
2008-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2008-07-102008-07-10United StatesLab Safetybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety acquired substantially all assets of Highsmith Inc. for $27.5 million cash plus $6.1 million assumed liabilities; acquired headcount not disclosed. Integration completed in 2008, including discontinuation of Highsmith's contract sales group (approximately $19 million of 2007 sales).
2008-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2008-06-062008-06-06CanadaAcklands – Graingerbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acklands – Grainger acquired substantially all assets of Excel F.I.G. Inc. for US$6.8 million cash plus US$0.7 million assumed liabilities; acquired headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesGrainger Industrial SupplyItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		During 2008 Industrial Supply closed 10 branches (and opened 13, relocated 13, expanded or remodeled 11); associated workforce reduction not quantified by the filer.
2008-12-31otherin_progress2008-10-01United StatesNon-customer-facing functionsMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Contingency plans begun in Q4 2008: hiring freeze on all non-customer-facing positions, reduced part-time hours, and significant cuts to travel, consulting and relocation expenses. Announcement date approximated to the start of Q4 2008 as the filer states only 'during the fourth quarter'.
2008-12-31restructuringannounced2009-02-11United StatesCorporate and Lab Safety Integrationsubsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced Feb 11, 2009: 300-400 jobs eliminated due to lower sales volume and Lab Safety integration. Annualized cost savings $25M-$35M. Specific employee count not finalized in filing.
2008-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2008-07-10United States (Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin)Lab Safety Supply, Inc.business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety Supply acquired substantially all assets of Highsmith for $27.0M cash plus $6.1M assumed liabilities; $4.1M goodwill. No employee headcount disclosed. Integration to be completed by year-end; discontinuing Highsmith contract sales group (~$19M of 2007 sales).
2008-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2008-07-21India (Mumbai)Grainger Branch-based (equity-method investment)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company acquired a 49.9% interest for $5.4M plus a $1.1M capital infusion; accounted for under the equity method, so headcount is not consolidated. No employee headcount disclosed (27 locations, 6,200 dealer relationships cited).
2008-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2008-06-06Canada (Granby, Quebec)Acklands - Grainger Branch-basedbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition closed in Q2 2008 but disclosed in this filing's acquisitions footnote. Purchase price US$6.9M cash plus US$0.7M assumed liabilities; US$4.4M goodwill. No employee headcount disclosed.
2008-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2008-06-06CanadaAcklands - Grainger Branch-basedbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acklands - Grainger acquired assets of Excel F.I.G. Inc., a Canadian MRO distributor; purchase price US$6.9 million cash plus US$0.7 million assumed liabilities; no employee headcount disclosed
2008-06-30acquisition_additionannounced2008-07-10United StatesLab Safetysubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety acquired assets of Highsmith, Inc. (Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin) for approximately $27 million; Highsmith had 2007 sales of $64 million; no employee headcount disclosed; integration expected over six months
2007-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2007-05-312007-05-31United StatesLab Safetybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Lab Safety acquired McFeely's assets on 2007-05-31 for $4.7 million cash plus $0.3 million assumed liabilities; the number of employees added through the transaction was not disclosed.
2007-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2007-05-312007-05-31United StatesLab SafetyUSD 5 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of McFeely's Square Drive Screws; purchase price $4.7M cash plus $0.3M assumed liabilities. Headcount added not disclosed.
2007-09-30restructuringannounced125United StatesInformation TechnologyUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Up to 125 IT positions identified for elimination as part of a productivity and efficiency initiative; up to $6 million charge expected in Q4 2007 with cost reductions of up to $12 million in 2008. Filer states identification occurred during Q4 2007; no explicit announcement date or completion date given.
2007-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2007-05-312007-05-31United StatesLab Safetybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety Supply acquired substantially all assets of McFeely's Square Drive Screws for $4.7 million cash plus $0.3 million assumed liabilities; acquired business had over $9 million in 2006 sales. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
2007-09-30restructuringannounced1252007-09-302007-12-31United StatesInformation TechnologyUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company identified up to 125 IT positions to be eliminated, anticipating a $6 million charge in Q4 2007.
2007-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2007-05-312007-05-31United StatesLab Safetybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety acquired substantially all assets of McFeely's Square Drive Screws; purchase price $4.8M cash plus $0.3M assumed liabilities; no employee count disclosed.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-01-312006-01-31United StatesLab SafetyUSD 14 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety acquired substantially all assets of Rand Materials Handling Equipment Co. for $13.9 million cash plus $2.3 million assumed liabilities; headcount added not disclosed. Purchase price recorded as acquisition consideration, not a severance charge.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-11-172006-11-17United StatesLab SafetyUSD 21 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety acquired Professional Inspection Equipment, Inc. and Construction Book Express, Inc. for approximately $20.5 million cash plus $1.7 million assumed liabilities; headcount added not disclosed.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted2006-12-31United StatesGrainger Branch-based (Industrial Supply)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three branches were closed during 2006; employees affected and any associated charge not disclosed. Same period saw 11 full-size and two will-call branches opened, ten relocated, and 24 expanded or remodeled under the market expansion program.
2006-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2006-02-232006-05-31CanadaAcklands – Graingerother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acklands – Grainger's interest in the USI-AGI Prairies Inc. joint venture was sold to Uni-Select Inc. for C$30.9 million (US$27.8 million), producing a US$2.3 million pre-tax gain; the JV was not consolidated and no workforce impact is disclosed.
2006-09-30restructuringcompletedUnited StatesGrainger Branch-based — teams supporting SAP implementationUSD 2 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Segment operating expenses included about $2.0 million of severance costs tied to eliminating positions in teams that supported the SAP implementation; number of positions eliminated was not disclosed.
2006-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2006-01-312006-01-31United StatesLab Safetybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety Supply acquired substantially all assets of Rand Materials Handling Equipment Co. for $13.9 million cash plus $2.3 million assumed liabilities; headcount added was not disclosed.
2006-09-30restructuringcompletedUnited StatesGrainger Branch-basedUSD 2 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs including elimination of positions within teams that supported the SAP implementation.
2006-09-30restructuringcompletedCanadaAcklands - Grainger Branch-basedMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Higher severance costs as a result of a leadership change.
2006-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2006-01-31United StatesLab SafetyUSD 14 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired substantially all assets of Rand Materials Handling Equipment Co. for $13.9 million cash and $2.3 million assumed liabilities. Headcount not disclosed.
2006-06-30othercompleted2006-05-31CanadaAcklands - Grainger Branch-basedbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold interest in USI-AGI Prairies joint venture. MD&A notes higher severance costs in Canada due to leadership change, but no specific headcount reduction action is detailed.
2006-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-01-31United StatesLab Safetybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety Supply acquired assets of Rand Materials Handling Equipment for $14.3M cash plus $2.3M assumed liabilities; no employee count disclosed.
2006-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-01-31United StatesLab SafetyUSD 14 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired substantially all assets of Rand Materials Handling Equipment Co. for $14.3 million cash and $2.3 million assumed liabilities. Headcount not disclosed.
2005-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-01-142005-01-14United States (Wisconsin-based target)Lab SafetyUSD 25 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Lab Safety acquired substantially all assets of AW Direct, Inc., a service vehicle accessories direct marketer, on January 14, 2005; price was $24.8 million cash plus roughly $2.0 million assumed liabilities, with $14.0 million goodwill recognized. AW Direct had 2004 sales above $28 million. Number of employees added through the acquisition was not disclosed. Dates shown are the acquisition date.
2005-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-01-312006-01-31United StatesLab SafetyUSD 14 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Subsequent event after fiscal year-end: on January 31, 2006 Lab Safety acquired substantially all assets of Rand Materials Handling Equipment Co., a national catalog distributor of warehouse, storage and packaging supplies with more than $16 million of 2005 sales; price expected at roughly $14 million cash plus about $2 million assumed liabilities. Employee headcount added was not disclosed. Dates shown are the acquisition/closing date.
2005-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-01-142005-01-14United StatesLab Safetybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase price $24.8 million cash plus approximately $2.0 million assumed liabilities; $14.0 million goodwill. Headcount added not disclosed; AW Direct had 2004 sales of more than $28 million.
2005-12-31plant_closurecompleted2005-12-31United StatesIndustrial Supply (Branch-based Distribution)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ten full-size and three will-call branches closed during 2005; no associated workforce reduction or charge disclosed. Offsetting openings: 16 full-size and 5 will-call branches opened, 8 relocated, 14 expanded or remodeled.
2005-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-01-312006-01-31United StatesLab Safetysubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event closed after fiscal year-end and before the filing date. Purchase price expected to be approximately $14 million cash plus approximately $2 million assumed liabilities; Rand had more than $16 million in sales in 2005. Headcount added not disclosed.
2005-12-31restructuringcompleted20012004-12-31United StatesMaterial Logic businessUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Final wind-down of Material Logic business shutdown. 2004 charge of $0.226 million represents remaining adjustments. No employee count disclosed for this final year activity.
2005-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2005-01-14Lab Safetybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety acquired AW Direct assets for $24.7M cash plus about $2M assumed liabilities; headcount added not disclosed. Closed within the year-to-date period.
2005-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2005-01-14North AmericaLab SafetyUSD 25 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of AW Direct, Inc. assets and liabilities. Headcount not disclosed.
2005-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2005-01-14United StatesLab Safetybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety acquired substantially all assets of AW Direct for $24.8M cash plus ~$2M assumed liabilities; no employee count disclosed.
2005-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2005-01-14North AmericaLab SafetyUSD 25 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired substantially all assets of AW Direct, Inc. Headcount not disclosed.
2005-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-01-14United StatesLab SafetyUSD 25 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety acquired substantially all assets of AW Direct, Inc. for $24.8 million cash plus ~$2 million assumed liabilities; no employee headcount disclosed. Purchase price allocation preliminary.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted16620012004-06Material Logic (digital enterprises business, excluding FindMRO)USD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Legacy multi-year program: shutdown of Material Logic and separation packages for 166 employees occurred in 2001 (pretax charge $39.1M). Fiscal 2004 was the final wind-down — reserve reduced to zero via a $0.2 million credit, roughly $0.4 million of cash payments made, and severance and lease obligations settled in Q2 2004. The 166-employee reduction itself dates to 2001 and should not be counted as 2004 activity.
2004-12-31plant_closurecompleted20042004United StatesIndustrial Supply (Branch-based Distribution)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Five U.S. branches closed during 2004 as part of network activity that also included 19 openings, 15 relocations and 17 expansions/remodels; no workforce impact quantified.
2004-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-01-072005-01-14Lab Safety (AW Direct — service vehicle accessories direct marketing)USD 25 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Subsequent event: Lab Safety agreed January 7, 2005 to acquire AW Direct assets, closing January 14, 2005 for roughly $25 million cash plus about $2 million assumed liabilities. Employee headcount added was not disclosed.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted1662004-06-30United StatesMaterial Logic (digital initiatives)USD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Material Logic shutdown initiated in 2001 with a $39.1M pretax charge affecting 166 employees; 2004 activity was limited to final severance payments ($0.4M) and a $0.2M reserve reduction, with the program fully completed in Q2 2004. Headcount reduction occurred in 2001, not FY2004.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted2004-12-31United StatesCorporate / headquarters supportMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MD&A attributes higher unallocated expenses in 2004 partly to severance and benefits from organizational changes made during the year; no employee count or charge amount disclosed.
2004-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-01-14United StatesLab SafetyUSD 25 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety acquired AW Direct, Inc., closing January 14, 2005 (2004 sales over $28 million); purchase price approximately $25 million cash plus about $2 million assumed liabilities. No headcount disclosed.
2004-12-31otherannouncedUnited StatesIntegrated SupplyItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Effective January 1, 2005, Integrated Supply will stop offering on-site purchasing and tool crib management, merge into Industrial Supply, and existing contracts will be fulfilled but not renewed; no headcount quantified.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted16620012004-06-30North AmericaMaterial LogicUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shutdown of Material Logic operations initiated in 2001. 166 employees affected. Severance payments ended in Q2 2004. $0.2 million reserve reduction recorded in 2004.
2004-09-30restructuringcompleted16620012004-06-30United StatesMaterial Logic (digital operations)USD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $39.1M (after-tax $23.2M) taken in 2001; severance and lease obligations fully settled by Q2 2004, reserve balance zero at 2004-09-30.
2004-09-30restructuringcompleted2004United StatesCorporate headquarters / organizational changesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Organizational changes in Q1 2004 increased severance and benefits costs; no employee count or charge amount disclosed.
2004-09-30restructuringcompleted1662001-01-012004-06-30North AmericaMaterial LogicUSD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shut down of Material Logic operations; 166 employees eliminated in 2001. Severance payments ended Q2 2004.
2004-09-30restructuringcompleted2004-03-312004-03-31United StatesHeadquartersMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Organizational changes at headquarters in Q1 2004 resulting in higher severance and benefits costs.
2004-06-30restructuringcompleted16620012004-06-30United StatesMaterial Logic (digital activities)USD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge of $39.1M pretax ($23.2M after tax) was taken in 2001; program completed in Q2 2004 when the last severance package expired and lease obligations were settled. Restructuring reserve balance reached zero at 2004-06-30.
2004-06-30restructuringcompleted2004-03-31Corporate / headquarters supportUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance and benefits recognized for organizational changes made in Q1 2004; no employee count or announcement date disclosed. Included in unallocated (headquarters) expenses.
2004-06-30restructuringcompletedHeadquarters support servicesUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance and benefits related to organizational changes made in the first quarter of 2004.
2004-06-30restructuringcompletedMaterial LogicUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Workforce reductions and other shutdown costs; reserve balance reduced to zero by June 30, 2004.
2004-03-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesCorporate / support services (unallocated)USD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Unallocated expenses rose $6.6M in Q1 2004, primarily from $5.9M of severance and benefits tied to organizational changes; no employee count disclosed.
2004-03-31restructuringin_progress1662001-01-012004-06-30United StatesMaterial Logic / digital operationsUSD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Legacy 2001 shutdown; 166 jobs eliminated with severance running through June 2004. Reserve fell from $628K to $390K during Q1 2004 via $238K of cash payments. Original pretax charge $39.1M (after-tax $23.2M).
2004-03-31restructuringin_progress1662001-07-012004-06-30Material LogicUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		166 employees eliminated in 2001 shutdown; severance payments continue until June 2004. Q1 2004 deductions of $0.238M reflect cash payments.
2003-12-31restructuringin_progress1662001-04-232004-06Digital segment (e-commerce operations); FindMRO retained in Branch-based DistributionUSD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Material Logic shutdown; operations ceased in Q3 2001. This is a multi-year program presented cumulative-to-date: $35.9 million charged against the reserve ($23.0 million cash paid). FY2003 activity was wind-down only — a $0.564 million restructuring credit and $1.3 million of cash payments, with no new headcount reductions. $0.6 million reserve remains for severance and, if not settled early, lease payments; all expenditures to be finalized in 2004. Last severance package expires June 2004. Affected employees received comprehensive separation packages including outplacement.
2003-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2003-04-142003-04-14United States (Wisconsin)Lab Safetybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Lab Safety acquired substantially all assets of Gempler's, a direct marketing division; number of employees added through the acquisition not disclosed. Cash purchase price $36.7 million plus $0.7 million assumed liabilities; goodwill of $22.8 million; Gempler's 2002 annual sales approximately $32 million.
2003-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2003-04-142003-04-14United States (Wisconsin)Lab Safety segmentbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety acquired substantially all assets of Gempler's, a direct marketing division with approximately $32 million in 2002 sales, for $36.7 million cash plus $0.7 million assumed liabilities; headcount added through the acquisition is not disclosed.
2003-12-31restructuringin_progress1662001-04-232004-06-30United StatesDigital segment (Material Logic)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cumulative through fiscal year-end: 166 employees received separation packages at the April 2001 announcement. FY2003 activity was a $0.6 million reserve reduction (credit) and $1.3 million of cash payments; $0.6 million of reserve remained at year-end, with all expenditures to be finalized in 2004 and the last severance package expiring June 2004.
2003-12-31restructuringin_progress2001-04-232004-06-30United StatesDigital / Material LogicUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shutdown of Material Logic operations (except FindMRO). 166 employees affected in 2001. In 2003, reserve reduced by $0.6 million. Severance payments continue until June 2004.
2003-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2003-04-142003-04-14United StatesLab Safetybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Gempler's assets. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2003-09-30restructuringin_progress16620012004-06-30United StatesMaterial Logic (FindMRO excluded)USD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cumulative 166 employees severed beginning July 2001; only reserve activity (balance $1,383K at 2003-09-30 after $1,111K of payments) falls in the current period. Severance payments and lease obligations run through 2004.
2003-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2003-04-142003-04-14United States (Wisconsin)Lab Safetybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety acquired assets of Gempler's direct marketing division ($36.7M cash, $22.8M goodwill, ~$32M 2002 sales); no headcount added disclosed. Completed before the quarter covered by this filing.
2003-09-30restructuringin_progress1662001-07-012004-06-30United StatesMaterial LogicUSD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shut down of Material Logic operations; 166 employees severed in 2001. Severance payments continue until June 2004.
2003-06-30restructuringin_progress16620012004-06Material Logic (digital operations, except FindMRO)USD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $39.1M (after-tax $23.2M) was recorded in 2001, not the current quarter. Reserve balance was $2.494M at 2002-12-31 and $1.584M at 2003-06-30 after $0.910M of cash payments during the quarter. Severance payments run through June 2004; lease obligations may extend to 2004. The 166 affected employees are the program total disclosed in this filing, not a current-quarter figure.
2003-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2003-04-14United States (Wisconsin)Lab Safetybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety acquired substantially all assets of Gempler's, a direct marketing division, for $36.7M cash plus $0.7M assumed liabilities; goodwill of $22.8M recognized. Gempler's had 2002 annual sales of approximately $32 million. No employee headcount associated with the acquisition was disclosed.
2003-06-30restructuringin_progress1662001-07-012004-06-30United StatesMaterial LogicUSD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shut down of Material Logic operations; 166 employees severed in 2001. Severance payments continue until June 2004.
2003-03-31restructuringin_progress16620012004-06-30United StatesMaterial Logic (digital operations, except FindMRO)USD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $39.1M ($23.2M after-tax) taken in 2001; 166 employees severed with severance payments running July 2001 through June 2004. Restructuring reserve balance was $2.035M at 2003-03-31 after $459K of cash payments during Q1 2003; lease obligations may continue until 2004.
2003-03-31acquisition_additionannounced2003-04-14United States (Wisconsin)Lab Safety Supply, Inc.USD 35 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety Supply completed acquisition of Gempler's direct marketing division for approximately $35M cash plus assumed liabilities; Gempler's had 2002 net sales of approximately $32M. Headcount added not disclosed.
2003-03-31restructuringin_progress16620012004-06-30North AmericaMaterial LogicUSD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shutdown of Material Logic operations (except FindMRO). 166 employees severed in 2001. Severance payments continue until June 2004.
2002-12-31restructuringin_progress1662001-04-232004-06Digital Businesses (Material Logic shutdown; FindMRO retained in Branch-based Distribution)USD -2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Program announced April 2001 with a $39.1 million pretax charge; 166 employees severed with payments beginning July 2001. Employee count is cumulative for the program (all severances executed beginning 2001); no new workforce reductions occurred in fiscal 2002. Fiscal 2002 activity: $5.0 million of reserve utilized (including $4.1 million cash payments) and a $1.9 million reduction to reflect updated cost estimates, recorded as a restructuring credit (hence negative value). $2.5 million reserve remained at December 31, 2002 for severance and lease obligations; last severance package expires June 2004.
2002-12-31reduction_in_forcecompleted2002-06Lab SafetyMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Workforce reductions executed during the second quarter of 2002 as part of cost-control measures alongside lower advertising spending; number of employees affected not disclosed. announcement_date reflects the quarter-end reference month (June 2002).
2002-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2002-02-01CanadaBranch-based Distribution — Acklands-Grainger automotive aftermarket parts division (Bumper to Bumper)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acklands' automotive aftermarket parts division was combined with the Western Division of Uni-Select Inc. into USI-AGI Prairies Inc., a 50%-owned joint venture managed by Uni-Select, effective February 1, 2002; division results deconsolidated and thereafter accounted for under the equity method, removing its workforce from consolidated operations. Employee count affected not disclosed; no gain or loss recognized.
2002-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2003-02-142003-06Lab SafetyUSD 35 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Definitive agreement signed February 14, 2003 for Lab Safety Supply to acquire Gempler's, a direct marketer serving agricultural, horticultural, grounds maintenance, and contractor markets with 2002 sales above $30 million, for approximately $35 million in cash plus assumption of certain liabilities; closing expected in the second quarter of 2003. associated_charge_value is the approximate purchase consideration, not a severance or restructuring charge. Headcount to be added not disclosed.
2002-12-31restructuringin_progress2001-04-232004-06-30United StatesDigital Businesses (Material Logic)USD -2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Multi-year program announced 2001-04-23; 166 employees were severed in 2001 (prior-year activity). FY2002 activity: $5.0M of reserve utilized ($4.1M cash) and a $1.9M reserve credit; $2.5M reserve remained at year-end, with severance running through June 2004
2002-12-31reduction_in_forcecompletedUnited StatesLab SafetyMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MD&A attributes part of the Lab Safety operating expense reduction to second quarter 2002 workforce reductions and cost controls; no headcount or charge quantified
2002-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2002-02-012002-02-01CanadaAcklands-Grainger — automotive aftermarket parts division (Bumper to Bumper)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acklands' automotive aftermarket parts division combined with Uni-Select's Western Division into a 50/50 joint venture (USI-AGI Prairies Inc.); deconsolidated from Feb 2, 2002. Division had ~US$33M 2001 sales; no employee count disclosed
2002-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesIndustrial Supply (Branch-based Distribution)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		During 2002 Industrial Supply opened six branches, relocated five, and closed one; no workforce impact quantified
2002-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2003-02-142003-06-30United StatesLab SafetyUSD 35 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety signed agreement to acquire Gempler's for ~$35M cash plus assumed liabilities; Gempler's had 2002 sales over $30M; expected to close in Q2 2003 subject to conditions; no headcount disclosed
2002-12-31restructuringin_progress1662001-04-232004-06-30United StatesDigital Businesses / Material LogicUSD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shutdown of Material Logic operations (except FindMRO). 166 employees severed in 2001. Severance payments continue until June 2004. In 2002, reserve reduced by $1.9 million.
2002-12-31restructuringin_progress2002-04-01United StatesLab SafetyMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Workforce reductions in second quarter 2002 to reduce operating expenses.
2002-09-30restructuringin_progress2002-06-30United StatesCorporate headquarters and Lab Safety SupplyUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance and other costs recorded in Q2 2002 ($3.4 million after-tax) for facility consolidation and workforce reductions; employee count not disclosed. Announcement date approximated as end of Q2 2002.
2002-09-30plant_closurein_progress1662001-04-232004-06-30United StatesDigital Businesses (Material Logic)USD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Material Logic shutdown announced April 2001; 166 employees severed with payments running through June 2004. Restructuring reserve of $4.8 million remained at 2002-09-30 after $4.7 million utilized during the nine months (including $3.8 million cash).
2002-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2002-02-012002-02-01CanadaAcklands-Grainger automotive after-market parts division (Bumper to Bumper)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		USI-AGI Prairies Inc. joint venture combined AGI's automotive parts division with Uni-Select's Western Division; AGI contributed net assets of ~US$15 million. Headcount transferred not disclosed; division had ~US$33 million 2001 net sales.
2002-09-30restructuringin_progress2002-04-232004-06-30GlobalHeadquarters and Lab Safety SupplyUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Consolidation of facilities and workforce reductions at headquarters and Lab Safety Supply. Charge recorded in Q2 2002.
2002-09-30restructuringin_progress1662001-04-232004-06-30GlobalDigital Businesses (Material Logic)USD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shutdown of Material Logic operations. 166 employees severed in Q2 2001. Reserve balance of $4.8 million remained as of Sept 30, 2002.
2002-06-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesCorporate headquarters and Lab Safety SupplyUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance and other costs recorded in Q2 2002 for facilities consolidation and workforce reductions at headquarters and Lab Safety Supply; $3.4 million after-tax. Headcount affected not disclosed; no separate restructuring footnote for this action.
2002-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2001-10-012002-02-01CanadaAcklands-Grainger automotive after-market parts division (Bumper to Bumper)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		On 2002-02-01 the division was contributed to 50/50 joint venture USI-AGI Prairies Inc. with Uni-Select; no gain or loss recognized. Headcount removed not disclosed; division net sales were approximately USD 33 million in 2001.
2002-06-30restructuringin_progress2002-04-23United StatesHeadquarters and Lab Safety SupplyUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance and other costs related to consolidation of facilities and workforce reductions at headquarters and Lab Safety Supply.
2002-06-30restructuringin_progress1662001-04-232004-06-30United StatesDigital Businesses (Material Logic)USD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shutdown of Material Logic operations. 166 employees severed in Q2 2001. Severance payments continue until June 2004. $4.4 million utilized from reserve in H1 2002.
2002-03-31restructuringin_progress1662001-04-232004-06-30United StatesDigital Businesses (Material Logic)USD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Material Logic shutdown; 166 employees severed, with severance payments running through June 2004. Restructuring reserve balance was $6.8 million at 2002-03-31 after $40.0 million original provision; current-quarter activity consisted of reserve deductions and reclassifications, not new headcount reductions.
2002-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2001-10-012002-02-01CanadaAutomotive after-market division of Acklands-Grainger (Bumper to Bumper)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Joint venture with Uni-Select finalized 2002-02-01; AGI contributed net assets of approximately US$15 million and the division moved to equity-method accounting. Headcount transferred not disclosed; expected to reduce AGI 2002 sales by US$30-35 million.
2002-03-31restructuringin_progress1662001-04-232004-06-30Material LogicUSD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shutdown of Material Logic operations; 166 employees severed. Pretax charge of $39.1 million. Severance payments continue until June 2004.
2001-12-31restructuringin_progress1662001-04-232004-06-30Digital Businesses (Material Logic)USD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge for shutting down Material Logic e-commerce sites except FindMRO; 166 employees severed with outplacement, severance payments running from July 2001 through June 2004. Digital segment ceased operations beginning Q3 2001. A separate $25.1M pretax write-down of other digital investments (including the Works.com 40% stake) is included in the same non-recurring charge discussion.
2001-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-02-262001-02-26United StatesLab Safety Supplybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety Supply acquired The Ben Meadows Co. of Canton, Georgia for approximately $14.4M including acquisition costs; target had annual sales of $20M. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2001-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesGrainger Industrial SupplyItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		During 2001 the company closed 7 branches, opened 13 new branches, relocated 7, and completed remodeling projects, investing over $4M in branch network changes. Associated headcount changes not disclosed.
2001-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2001-10-012002-02-01CanadaAcklands-Grainger Inc. — automotive aftermarket division (Bumper to Bumper)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Joint venture finalized February 1, 2002 combining AGI's automotive aftermarket division with Uni-Select's Western Division; Grainger holds a 50% stake managed by Uni-Select. Expected to reduce AGI 2002 sales by approximately US$30-35M with no material effect on net earnings; no gain or loss recognized. Headcount transferred not disclosed.
2001-12-31restructuringin_progress1662001-04-232004-06-30North AmericaDigital Businesses (Material Logic)USD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shutdown of Material Logic operations except FindMRO. Pretax charge of $39.1 million. Severance payments began July 2001 and continue until June 2004.
2001-09-30restructuringin_progress1782001-04-23United StatesDigital Businesses (Material Logic)USD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Shutdown of Material Logic (all branded e-commerce sites except FindMRO.com). Approximately 178 jobs planned for elimination; approximately 163 employees severed as of 2001-09-30, with severance payments beginning 2001-07-01. Pretax charge of $40 million (after-tax $24 million); restructuring reserve balance of $14.8 million remained at quarter-end. Part of total non-recurring after-tax charges of $38 million, or $0.40 per share, in Q2 2001.
2001-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2001-02-26United States (Canton, Georgia)Lab Safety SupplyUSD 14 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety Supply acquired The Ben Meadows Co., Inc. for approximately $14.4 million including acquisition costs; purchase-method accounting. Headcount added through the acquisition is not disclosed; Ben Meadows described as having annual sales above $20 million.
2001-09-30otherannounced2001-10-01CanadaAutomotive aftermarket division of Acklands-Grainger Inc. (Bumper to Bumper)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-quarter announcement of a 50/50 joint venture with Uni-Select Inc. combining AGI's automotive aftermarket division with Uni-Select's Western Division; expected annual revenues of C$120 million. No gain or loss to be recognized; segment will move from consolidation to equity-method accounting. No workforce figures disclosed.
2001-09-30restructuringin_progress1782001-04-23Material LogicUSD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shut down operations of Material Logic; 163 employees severed as of Sept 30, 2001.
2001-06-30restructuringin_progress1782001-04-23Digital Businesses (Material Logic)USD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Planned elimination of approximately 178 jobs at Material Logic; approximately 163 employees had been severed as of 2001-06-30, with severance payments for most terminated employees beginning 2001-07-01. Charge includes workforce reductions ($17.3M original provision), asset write-offs, contractual obligations and other shutdown costs; after-tax total of both non-recurring charges was $38M ($0.40 per share). FindMRO.com excluded from the shutdown.
2001-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2001-02-262001-02-26United StatesLab Safety Supply (Lab segment)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety Supply acquired The Ben Meadows Co., Inc. (Canton, Georgia) for approximately $14.4 million including acquisition costs; annual sales of the target exceeded $20 million. Headcount added through the acquisition is not disclosed.
2001-06-30restructuringin_progress1782001-04-23Digital Businesses (Material Logic)USD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shutdown of Material Logic operations; 163 employees severed as of June 30, 2001.
2001-03-31restructuringannounced1782001-04-23United StatesDigital (Material Logic)USD 24 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		After-tax charge of $24M ($0.25/share) for shutting down Material Logic's branded e-commerce sites except FindMRO.com; includes comprehensive separation package and outplacement for 178 employees. A separate $14M after-tax charge ($0.15/share) covered write-downs of other digital investments, including divestiture of the 40% Works.com stake; combined $38M ($0.40/share) in Q2 2001.
2001-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-02-26United StatesLab Safety Supply (Lab segment)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Lab Safety Supply acquired The Ben Meadows Co. for approximately $13.3M; purchase-method accounting, results consolidated from 2001-02-26. No employee headcount for the acquired business is disclosed; target annual sales stated as more than $20M.
2001-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-02-26Canton, GeorgiaLab Safety SupplyUSD 13 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired The Ben Meadows Co., Inc. for approx. $13.3 million; headcount not disclosed.
2000-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesGrainger Industrial Supply (branch network)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		During 2000, 13 new branches opened, three relocated, and two closed; no headcount impact disclosed.
2000-12-31othercompleted2000-08-01United StatesDigital Businesses (OrderZone.com / Works.com)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		OrderZone.com combined with Works.com; Company received 40% interest. No headcount figures disclosed.
1998-12-31restructuringin_progress1997Company-wide (North America operations)Formation of several focused business operations; refocus of Grainger Integrated Supply on materials management service contractsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Organizational restructuring began in late 1997 with creation of several business operations, some carved out of the branch-based business; the filer characterizes 1998 as a transition year in establishing the refocused organization. Customers not fitting the Integrated Supply outsourcing definition were transferred to Grainger Custom Solutions and Grainger Industrial Supply during 1998. No employee reduction counts or associated charges were disclosed.
1997-09-30othercompleted1997-08-04United StatesDistribution / delivery operations (third-party carrier)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Third-party UPS work stoppage lasting over two weeks from 1997-08-04; not a Grainger workforce action. Estimated $14 million sales reduction and about $0.06 per share negative effect on Q3 net earnings; no Grainger employees affected disclosed
1997-06-30otherannounced1997-08-04United StatesLogistics / Distributionsubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Work stoppage affecting United Parcel Service (UPS) began August 4, 1997. Impact depends on duration.
1996-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1996-11-041996-12-02CanadaAcklands - Grainger Inc. (industrial distribution)USD 289 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase price includes transaction expenses; no headcount for the acquired business disclosed. Acquired entity had sales over $300 million for fiscal year ended January 31, 1996
1996-12-31restructuringcompleted1994-07-01United StatesAllied Safety, Bossert Industrial Supply, Corporate FunctionsUSD 69,390 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced July 1994 to integrate Allied Safety and Bossert units and consolidate financial, information services, and HR functions. Total pretax charge $69.4 million recorded in 1994. No material charges in 1996.
1996-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1996-12-02CanadaAcklands - Grainger Inc.business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Canadian industrial distribution business of Acklands Limited on Dec 2, 1996. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
1996-09-30acquisition_additionannounced1996-11-06CanadaIndustrial distributionsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-quarter announcement of a definitive agreement to acquire Acklands Limited's Canadian industrial distribution business; no employee count disclosed. Consideration approx. C$370 million (US$277 million), including about two million common shares; company intends to reactivate its share repurchase program in connection with the transaction.
1995-12-31restructuringin_progress1994-071996United StatesIntegration of Allied Safety (safety products) and Bossert Industrial Supply (production consumables) into the core branch-based business; consolidation of financial, information services, and human resource functionsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year program announced July 1994. FY1995 activity: Allied Safety integration completed; Bossert integration continuing with completion planned during 1996. FY1995 amounts charged against the 1994 restructuring accruals were not material, and no employee counts were disclosed. Prior-year (FY1994) program charges totaled $69.4 million pretax, including $10.9 million of severance and related benefits.
1995-12-31restructuringin_progress1994-07-011996-12-31United StatesCompany-wide — business unit integration and administrative consolidationItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program announced July 1994 to integrate Allied Safety, Bossert Industrial Supply and consolidate administrative functions. Allied Safety integration completed during 1995; Bossert integration ongoing with completion planned 1996. No employee-affected count or charge attributed to 1995; filing states 1995 charges against 1994 restructuring accruals were not material. Prior-year (1994) pretax charge of $69.4M not extracted.
1995-12-31restructuringcompleted1994-071995-12-31United StatesCorporate and Business UnitsUSD 69,390 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Integration of Allied Safety and Bossert Industrial Supply units into core business; consolidation of administrative support functions. Charge recorded in 1994. Integration completed in 1995. Employee count not disclosed.