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Beales, an iconic British department store, is closing its last branch in Poole after 140 years, citing financial struggles exacerbated by Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget hikes. The store, which originally opened in Bournemouth in 1881, has faced challenges since entering administration in 2020 and closed 22 of its 23 shops, leaving Poole as the final location.

Courtesy: www.thesun.co.uk