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Grainger reported results for the 2014 second quarter ended June 30, 2014.  Sales of $2.5 billion increased 5 percent versus $2.4 billion in the 2013 second quarter.  There were 64 selling days in the quarter, the same as in 2013.  Net earnings for the quarter decreased 5 percent to $206 million versus $218 million in 2013.  Earnings per share of $2.94 decreased 3 percent versus $3.03 in 2013.