Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 63,163	$ 34,665
Trade receivables (less allowances of $6,980 and $6,837, respectively)	777,093	823,072
Merchandise inventory	458,324	448,386
Other current assets	48,793	41,435
Total Current Assets	1,347,373	1,347,558
Property, at cost
Land	67,337	66,775
Buildings	414,097	413,159
Furniture and fixtures	237,124	232,093
Software	83,160	76,906
Capital leases	15,585	14,768
Total Property, at cost	817,303	803,701
Less – accumulated depreciation and amortization	(431,590)	(423,514)
Net Property	385,713	380,187
Other Non-current Assets	61,573	66,498
Total Assets	1,794,659	1,794,243
LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	78,990	82,442
Current portion of long-term debt	4,556	2,443
Trade accounts payable	656,018	630,198
Accrued payroll and benefit costs	75,736	93,262
Other accrued taxes	16,395	15,410
Other current liabilities	64,052	73,085
Total Current Liabilities	895,747	896,840
Postretirement Benefits Liability	67,893	67,534
Pension Liability	126,233	132,583
Long-term Debt	6,775	2,731
Other Non-current Liabilities	19,244	23,774
Total Liabilities	1,115,892	1,123,462
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Outstanding Common Stock	318,869	317,767
Advance Payments on Subscriptions to Common Stock	443	0
Retained Earnings	496,269	489,740
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(140,084)	(140,363)
Total Graybar Electric Company, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity	675,497	667,144
Noncontrolling Interests	3,270	3,637
Total Shareholders’ Equity	678,767	670,781
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 1,794,659	$ 1,794,243