Maxeda DIY Group's turnover down 3.7 per cent

The Dutch Maxeda DIY Group achieved a turnover of EUR 1.452 bn last year, 3.7 per cent down on the previous year. The number of stores decreased by ten (2.9 per cent) to 334. Of these, 136 (-2) outlets belonged to the Brico sales division, an unchanged 14 stores operated under the Brico Planit brand and there were 184 (-8) Praxis stores at the end of the year.