Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 44,498	$ 37,674
Trade receivables (less allowances of $7,098 and $6,868, respectively)	860,666	782,390
Merchandise inventory	439,007	416,753
Other current assets	26,689	25,442
Total Current Assets	1,370,860	1,262,259
Property, at cost
Land	66,801	65,821
Buildings	399,132	393,399
Furniture and fixtures	223,659	212,650
Software	76,906	76,906
Capital leases	13,252	11,463
Total Property, at cost	779,750	760,239
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization	(414,519)	(402,233)
Net Property	365,231	358,006
Other Non-current Assets	79,110	83,932
Total Assets	1,815,201	1,704,197
LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	83,677	71,116
Current portion of long-term debt	2,514	10,005
Trade accounts payable	701,476	573,252
Accrued payroll and benefit costs	52,143	109,250
Other accrued taxes	18,923	11,748
Other current liabilities	70,871	61,315
Total Current Liabilities	929,604	836,686
Postretirement Benefits Liability	77,477	77,036
Pension Liability	158,607	167,223
Long-term Debt	2,368	1,990
Other Non-current Liabilities	20,283	21,046
Total Liabilities	1,188,339	1,103,981
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Outstanding Common Stock	311,214	310,008
Advance Payments on Subscriptions to Common Stock	805	0
Retained Earnings	474,231	453,770
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(162,478)	(166,814)
Total Graybar Electric Company, Inc. Shareholders' Equity	623,772	596,964
Noncontrolling Interests	3,090	3,252
Total Shareholders' Equity	626,862	600,216
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 1,815,201	$ 1,704,197