GWW · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Geographic Market Commentary

W.W. GRAINGER, INC. · 2026-11-04 · Importance 35 · Surprise 48

MonotaRO’s enterprise customer growth contributed to Endless Assortment’s sales increase, indicating strength in the Japanese market. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, Endless Assortment sales grew 21% on a daily organic constant-currency basis. Unfavorable exchange-rate movements between the U.S. dollar and Japanese yen reduced reported sales growth by 5%.

Key facts

• Grainger exited the U.K. market in the fourth quarter of 2025 by completing the sale of the Cromwell business and closing the Zoro U.K. business. source
• Grainger's operations are primarily in North America and Japan. source