WHICH retailers saw trade hold up during the crucial Christmas shopping period and which struggled? That was the question which dominated the business news this week.
Here's our round-up of the top stories.
1. Bournemouth lost its Samsung store, which closed without warning - to the surprise of customers who praised its customer service.
2. Analysts reported on the winners and losers from the pre-Christmas supermarket wars.
3. Bournemouth's popular cafe bar Flirt - which was bought out of administration last year - is on the market again.
4. Staff at John Lewis and Waitrose could miss out on their traditional bonus after the company announced disappointing Christmas trading.
5. And South Western Railway, which has been blighted by strikes and service delays, is at risk of losing its franchise after revealing a £137m loss.
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