Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 46,974	$ 37,674
Trade receivables (less allowances of $7,009 and $6,868, respectively)	846,252	782,390
Merchandise inventory	468,060	416,753
Other current assets	29,964	25,442
Total Current Assets	1,391,250	1,262,259
Property, at cost
Land	66,909	65,821
Buildings	405,329	393,399
Furniture and fixtures	228,453	212,650
Software	76,906	76,906
Capital leases	14,201	11,463
Total Property, at cost	791,798	760,239
Less – accumulated depreciation and amortization	(419,674)	(402,233)
Net Property	372,124	358,006
Other Non-current Assets	77,058	83,932
Total Assets	1,840,432	1,704,197
LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	90,246	71,116
Current portion of long-term debt	2,425	10,005
Trade accounts payable	666,564	573,252
Accrued payroll and benefit costs	81,472	109,250
Other accrued taxes	14,807	11,748
Other current liabilities	70,528	61,315
Total Current Liabilities	926,042	836,686
Postretirement Benefits Liability	77,570	77,036
Pension Liability	154,636	167,223
Long-term Debt	2,614	1,990
Other Non-current Liabilities	23,180	21,046
Total Liabilities	1,184,042	1,103,981
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Outstanding Common Stock	310,835	310,008
Advance Payments on Subscriptions to Common Stock	415	0
Retained Earnings	498,199	453,770
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(156,780)	(166,814)
Total Graybar Electric Company, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity	652,669	596,964
Noncontrolling Interests	3,721	3,252
Total Shareholders’ Equity	656,390	600,216
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 1,840,432	$ 1,704,197