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Howden Joinery mulls dividend payments next year after strong autumn peak trading period
Total revenue in the year to date to October 31 was up 8% compared to 2019
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Howden Joinery Group
LON:HWDN
Despite its scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. We are a trade only business that has been selling to trade professionals since 1995. There are over 600 Howdens Joinery depots supplying over 365,000 inspirational kitchens each year to homes in the UK. In each depot, the business is an integral part of the local community. Our customers are local trade professionals, who need trusted suppliers to support their businesses. We support them with high quality products, local customer accounts, immediate availability of products, and CAD planning services. Our range is the UK's largest from stock, which means that your trade professional can collect exactly what he needs, when he needs it, to create your dream kitchen.
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