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Grainger acquires assets from Adroit Worldwide Media

PUBLIC · GWWAug 26, 2026•about 4 hours ago

Acquiring Company

W.W. Grainger

Acquired Company

Adroit Worldwide Media

Chicago

Aliso ViejoInformation Technology

Description

W.W. Grainger, Inc. has acquired technology, intellectual property, and talent assets from Adroit Worldwide Media for $210 million in cash. This acquisition aims to enhance inventory management in its High-Touch Solutions segment. Integration will begin immediately, with a commercial pilot expected to launch in the coming months.

Company Information

Company

W.W. Grainger

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

W.W. Grainger, Inc., with 2022 sales of $15.2 billion, is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. Grainger achieves its purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with innovative technology and deep customer relationships. The Company operates two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers more than 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and several services, such as technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 11 million items, and MonotaRO.com provides more than 20 million items. For more information, visit invest.grainger.com. SOURCE W.W. Grainger, Inc.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Adroit Worldwide Media?

Adroit Worldwide Media was acquired by W.W. Grainger, based in Chicago. The deal was reported on August 26, 2026. W.W. Grainger, Inc., with 2022 sales of $15.2 billion, is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. W.W. Grainger is publicly traded (GWW).

When did W.W. Grainger acquire Adroit Worldwide Media?

W.W. Grainger's acquisition of Adroit Worldwide Media was reported on August 26, 2026. W.W. Grainger, Inc. has acquired technology, intellectual property, and talent assets from Adroit Worldwide Media for $210 million in cash. This acquisition aims to enhance inventory management in its High-Touch Solutions segment. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Adroit Worldwide Media do?

AWM Smart Shelf is also known as Adroit Worldwide Media. AWM is re-inventing the online experience for the in-store market place. We are the comprehensive solution powering the digital retail transformation. It is privately held, operating in Information Technology, and is based in Aliso Viejo.

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