Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 34,665	$ 37,674
Trade receivables (less allowances of $6,837 and $6,868, respectively)	823,072	782,390
Merchandise inventory	448,386	416,753
Other current assets	41,435	25,442
Total Current Assets	1,347,558	1,262,259
Property, at cost
Land	66,775	65,821
Buildings	413,159	393,399
Furniture and fixtures	232,093	212,650
Software	76,906	76,906
Capital leases	14,768	11,463
Total Property, at cost	803,701	760,239
Less – accumulated depreciation and amortization	(423,514)	(402,233)
Net Property	380,187	358,006
Other Non-current Assets	66,498	83,932
Total Assets	1,794,243	1,704,197
Current Liabilities
Short-term borrowings	82,442	71,116
Current portion of long-term debt	2,443	10,005
Trade accounts payable	630,198	573,252
Accrued payroll and benefit costs	93,262	109,250
Other accrued taxes	15,410	11,748
Other current liabilities	73,085	61,315
Total Current Liabilities	896,840	836,686
Postretirement Benefits Liability	67,534	77,036
Pension Liability	132,583	167,223
Long-term Debt	2,731	1,990
Other Non-current Liabilities	23,774	21,046
Total Liabilities	1,123,462	1,103,981
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Outstanding Common Stock	317,767	310,008
Common shares subscribed	14,885	13,215
Less subscriptions receivable	(14,885)	(13,215)
Retained Earnings	489,740	453,770
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(140,363)	(166,814)
Total Graybar Electric Company, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity	667,144	596,964
Noncontrolling Interests	3,637	3,252
Total Shareholders’ Equity	670,781	600,216
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$ 1,794,243	$ 1,704,197