The near-collapse of one of Bournemouth's most famous names leads our round-up of the top business stories this week.
1. Beales went into administration, putting 23 stores and 1,300 jobs at risk.
We followed the story all week, covering calls for BCP Council to help out - and the council leader's response.
2. Beales is not the only company where staff are worried for their jobs. Electronics distributor Kondor is looking to lay off a reportred 150 staff.
3. There was better news in Christchurch when it emerged that 25 jobs had been saved after an aircraft engineering company was bought out of administration. (Airport photo: Stephen Bath.)
4. A long-established name in Dorset manufacturing, Parvalux, is looking to move to a new, purpose-built base.
5. And a new, online fashion brand is believed to be the first to show models wearing its clothes in every size up to 22.
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