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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Women Are Sharing The Compliments They Still Think About To This Day, And It's Actually Really Wholesome
Words are powerful, and sometimes they can leave a lasting impression on someone. Reddit user Sinful_Shortcake recently asked women, "What's a compliment you received once that you still think about to this day?" Here are the most heartwarming responses: 1."I struggle with self-esteem and confidence extremely. I was at a clothing store with my family, and I came across a beautiful dress. I've lost about 110 pounds and have some loose, sagging skin. I knew I could get into the dress because I'm smaller, but it's open-backed and form-fitting. Now I have seen this dress on the store app and would have bought it earlier to try on at home, but I couldn't afford it. My mom grabbed the dress and told me to try it on." "I resisted because we were in public and the dressing rooms were fairly crowded. I couldn't afford it, and I just felt ugly. I was still coerced. I went into the dressing room, put the dress on away from the mirror, then came out to show my family. My five-year-old said, 'Wow, mommy, you look so beautiful!' My five-year-old is nonverbal. That was one of my richest days. I heard my baby's first sentence, I bought a $100 dress, and I saw another rare beauty — myself." —u/cityofnaked123 2."Compliments from kids are always the best because you know they're being completely honest. Once a girl looked at me, gasped, and said, 'You look like a princess.' Ugh, my heart! That made me feel so good." —u/PinEnvironmental7196 Related: 3."From a professor: 'I save your papers to read last. They're like a big slice of chocolate cake after a meal of just plain broccoli.' Met with that professor mid-semester to check in on how things were going. I think we all had to do that, or we had to do it if we wanted our midterm grade or something. I sat there with hearts in my eyes for the rest of that meeting, man." —u/kaeorin 4."Someone once told me that they like my mind. That compliment has stayed with me." —u/Garden_Jolly 5."I was volunteering with unsheltered people, and one of the guys I worked with said that he and others felt loved when I was around. He died a week after he said it, but I felt like that was the highest compliment someone could give me. I always want people to know they are loved." —u/bluefancypants 6."My uncle just off the cuff introduced me to his friend as, 'She's the woman I told you about, the one that I'd like my daughter to grow up to be like.'" —u/destria 7."I boxed in university, and one day I was paired with a man to spar. We were evenly matched. I had been boxing longer, but you know, a man vs. a woman will always have an advantage. We became sparring partners. I ran into him at uni and stopped to say hi. He turned to his mates and said, 'This is the girl I spar with, she's a beast.' All his friends seemed to have heard about his sparring partner. It made me feel pretty good, and I also loved that he was confident enough to say his sparring partner was a chick!" —u/Judithwastaken 8."'You are the most tenacious person I have ever met.'" —u/whatwhat612 Related: 9."When I was 18 or so, I was working as a barista, and this woman was looking at the cupcakes in our pastry bar. When I asked if I could get her anything, she said, 'No, I'm just looking, they're so beautiful!' When she was leaving, she gave me her cup, and she had put a note that said, 'You're more beautiful than any cupcake could ever be.' I still have the note." —u/apocalypsmeow 10."'You're a force of nature.'" —u/sgtcupcake 11."From my sister: 'You are the mom I wish we had as kids.'" —u/ImpressiveStrike9525 12."'Your face lights up when you smile.' I've always remembered that one!" —u/kettle106 13."My art teacher in eighth grade told me I had the most unique way of seeing the world after I turned in a pretty weird project. At the time, I thought she was just being nice, but now, as an adult, I realize she was actually encouraging my creativity instead of trying to make me conform." —u/WildNprecious Related: 14."'You're an inspiration, and make me proud to be a woman,' from a young colleague I mentored many years ago." —u/miss_rabbit143 15."From an older man at a mountain bike race I competed in: 'You're so fast! I had so much fun riding behind you!' Mountain biking is VERY male-dominated, and I've only been riding for a couple of years, so this was a huge confidence boost." —u/mermur 16."They said they wished they still had me as their boss." —u/bleakraven 17."'Your eyes smile whenever you do, it kinda makes me want to smile too,' from a friend." —u/thehopefulsufferer 18."'You expect competence from the people around you.' It felt like a compliment from a woman I liked and respected. It was like saying you raise the bar for everyone when you're part of a group." —u/CGS_info 19."'You have great form,' from the 80+ year old guy easily Nordic skiing past me at a good speed (in jeans and a wool sweater!) while I was a beginner. That dude is amazing. He's always out there, and if he compliments you on form, it means something. Knowing he thought I was on the right track, technique-wise, was a huge boost." —u/ReadAnEffingBook 20."'We like it when you watch us because you play with us,' said my cousins when I came over to babysit. The other babysitter was just on their phone, but I played Xbox with them." —u/AgentJ691 Related: 21."'I wish my muscles were as defined as yours.'" —u/SourceTypical6417 22."Someone told me, 'You are a light.'" —u/ProblematicByProxy 23."'I love the way you talk about yourself.' I genuinely love me some me. I'm honest and self-aware, but I also constantly pour love into myself." —u/eternititi 24."I was told I have a presence that can't be taught." —u/technofever89 25."'You ask the best questions,' said a woman whom I really admire. It is the best compliment I've ever received." —u/not_triage 26."Someone once told me, 'You make people feel like they matter just by how you listen.' It wasn't about looks or achievements; it was about who I am at my core. That one stuck with me." —u/scientist_hotwife finally, "I'm a teacher, and when I moved away, a student's family gave me a card. It said, 'Leaving other people with your kids isn't always easy, but it was with you.' I cried." —u/Pixiestixwhore Ladies, what's the best compliment you've ever received? Share your story in the comments or using the anonymous form below. Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Solve the daily Crossword
Washington Post
11-07-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
He closed his store after years of threats. Why Mexico's extortion problem is getting worse
MEXICO CITY — It started with a phone call to a men's clothing store in the heart of Mexico City's historic center. 'I need you to put together 10,000 pesos ($500) for me weekly, or else we'll have to do something,' the voice said. The owner hung up and didn't answer the phone again for days. But when another call came the following week, in a surge of courage and indignation the owner told the caller he wouldn't pay, that the money demanded would have been half the store's daily income. 'Well, prepare to face the consequences ,' the voice said.
CTV News
21-06-2025
- CTV News
Man charged after stabbing store security guard: Winnipeg police
A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder patch is seen in Winnipeg, Sept. 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski A 30-year-old man is facing charges after police say he stabbed a security guard at a clothing store in St. Vital. The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) said the man went into a store on St. Mary's Road early Friday afternoon and took two hats without paying. A store security guard tried to stop him, but police said the man stabbed the guard with a knife and ran off. Officers arrested the suspect shortly after near the scene. Police noted the security guard was wearing a protective vest and wasn't injured during the incident. The suspect is charged with robbery and weapons-related offences. He remains in custody.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Historic Brit clothes shop beloved by the Royal Family which supplied Europe's top fashion houses is forced to close
A HISTORIC British clothing store once beloved by the Royal Family and known for supplying Europe's top fashion houses has shut down for good—leaving 28 people out of work. Otterburn Mills, based in Otterburn, Northumberland, with a second store in Rothbury, has gone into liquidation following a series of financial blows. 4 The 18th-century mill-turned-retail business struggled to recover after the Covid pandemic, with shop visitor numbers failing to return to pre-2020 levels. The business was further hit by the sudden loss of a key supplier, soaring operating costs, and a shift in consumer shopping habits away from the high street. The company, which famously made a pram rug for Queen Elizabeth II in 1926, had recently been put up for sale. However, no buyer could be found, and business recovery experts FRP were brought in to oversee the winding down of operations. FRP confirmed that the company has ceased trading and 28 employees have been made redundant. Those affected are now being supported with access to the Redundancy Payments Service. Antonya Allison, joint liquidator and director at FRP, said: 'Otterburn Mills was a well-known and respected local business that had built a loyal customer base over many years. Unfortunately, the retailer was faced with an array of challenging headwinds that many high-street brands will recognise and, despite our best efforts to identify it has not been possible to find a viable way forward for the business. Our focus is now on supporting those affected and working to ensure the best possible outcome for creditors through the liquidation process.' The business also had debts owed to HMRC. We live next to a Sainsbury's where 'defeaning' building work is ruining our lives – we haven't slept for a week FRP added that it is 'working with all stakeholders to ensure an orderly wind down of the business and to maximise returns for creditors.' Otterburn Mills rose to prominence under William Waddell, the son of a Borders wool manufacturer, and built a reputation for its tweeds and woven fabrics. These high-quality materials were once used by major European fashion houses including Dior and Balmain. The site was transformed into a retail clothing store in the 1990s by Euan Pringle, who preserved much of the original mill machinery as part of the shop's heritage display. The closure adds to a growing list of British retail losses in recent months. The Original Factory Shop has begun closing down sales at several branches across Worcestershire, Dorset, Durham and other parts of the UK, as part of its wider restructuring. Poundland, recently sold to a US-based firm for just £1, is facing the potential closure of around 100 of its 800 UK shops, with job losses expected. House of Fraser is also shutting down its Worcester city centre store, where a 20 per cent off closing down sale has already begun ahead of its final trading day in September. Meanwhile, fashion chain River Island is drawing up a radical rescue plan to avoid collapse, which includes shutting some stores. Its Banbury branch is set to close at the end of June, and more may follow as the retailer attempts to recover from a £33.2 million loss last year. Industry experts say these closures reflect broader trends, including rising energy bills, business rates, and staffing costs. Many shoppers have moved online or prefer to visit large retail parks over traditional town centres. The Centre for Retail Research has warned that more than 17,000 UK stores could shut their doors in 2025, putting up to 202,000 retail jobs at risk. The loss of Otterburn Mills, a once-thriving symbol of British textile heritage, underlines the deepening crisis for both independent shops and national retail chains across the UK. Without meaningful support or change in consumer habits, more historic names could be lost from the high street for good. RETAIL PAIN IN 2025 The British Retail Consortium predicted that the Treasury's hike to employer NICs would cost the retail sector £2.3billion. Research published by the British Chambers of Commerce earlier this year shows that more than half of companies planned to raise prices by early April. Separately, the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has also warned that around 17,350 retail sites are expected to shut down this year. It comes on the back of a tough 2024 when 13,000 shops closed their doors for good, already a 28% increase on the previous year. Professor Joshua Bamfield, director of the CRR said: "The results for 2024 show that although the outcomes for store closures overall were not as poor as in either 2020 or 2022, they are still disconcerting, with worse set to come in 2025." Professor Bamfield has also warned of a bleak outlook for 2025, predicting that as many as 202,000 jobs could be lost in the sector. "By increasing both the costs of running stores and the costs on each consumer's household it is highly likely that we will see retail job losses eclipse the height of the pandemic in 2020." 4 4
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Much-loved independent fashion retailer launches closing down sale ahead of shutting down in weeks
A BELOVED clothing store that has been in business for nearly 50 years has launched a massive sale ahead of its closure. Ginger, in Norwich, will shut for good on June 7 after the owners were forced to make an "incredibly difficult decision". 1 The shop was founded by David and Rodger Kingsley in 1978 following the success of their sister company Jonathan Trumbull in 1971. Beckie Kingsley broke the sad news on social media that her family's shop was soon to be no more. The store manager blamed the current economic climate and the aftermath of Covid-19 for the business's hardship. "It's with truly heavy hearts that, after 46 unforgettable years, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to close the doors at our beautiful, beloved and historic Timber Hill home. "We've weathered many storms over the decades, but there's been ongoing challenges of today's financial climate - coupled with the lasting impact and huge shifts within the retail landscape since Covid. "This led us to ask - does it still work for us? After deep reflection, the answer, sadly, is no. "We've had the privilege of watching generations grow, celebrating precious life milestones, sharing joys and deepest sorrows. "Being part of people's stories has been beyond a privilege - more than some may ever know. "They've always been more than just customers - they've become wonderful friends." Ginger is one of the city's oldest businesses and loyal customers rushed to share their praise. "You will be missed! Sending hugs," one wrote. Another commented with a sad face emoji. Dozens of shops are set to close across the country before the end of the month in the latest blow to UK high streets. One of these include Smiggle, known for its colourful, quirky pens, lunchboxes and school bags, which revealed it is shutting up shop at the Darwin Centre in Shrewsbury. Meanwhile, family business B.D Price, a beloved toy and bike store in Dudley, West Midlands, announced its closure after 160 years. The 84-year-old owner blamed the cost of living crisis for a drop in sales and the costs of running the business skyrocketing. Rising living costs leaving shoppers with less cash to spend and an increase in online shopping have battered retailers in recent years. In some cases, landlords are either unwilling or unable to invest in keeping shops open, further speeding up the closures. Smiggle isn't the only stationary shop shutting its doors, more WHSmiths stores are set to close this month. Sports Direct axed its Newmarket Road store in Cambridge on April 18 while Red Menswear in Chatham in Medway, Kent, shut for the final time on March 29 after selling men's clothing since 1999. RETAIL PAIN IN 2025 The British Retail Consortium has predicted that the Treasury's hike to employer NICs will cost the retail sector £2.3billion. Research by the British Chambers of Commerce shows that more than half of companies plan to raise prices by early April. A survey of more than 4,800 firms found that 55% expect prices to increase in the next three months, up from 39% in a similar poll conducted in the latter half of 2024. Three-quarters of companies cited the cost of employing people as their primary financial pressure. The Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has also warned that around 17,350 retail sites are expected to shut down this year. It comes on the back of a tough 2024 when 13,000 shops closed their doors for good, already a 28% increase on the previous year. Professor Joshua Bamfield, director of the CRR said: "The results for 2024 show that although the outcomes for store closures overall were not as poor as in either 2020 or 2022, they are still disconcerting, with worse set to come in 2025." Professor Bamfield has also warned of a bleak outlook for 2025, predicting that as many as 202,000 jobs could be lost in the sector. "By increasing both the costs of running stores and the costs on each consumer's household it is highly likely that we will see retail job losses eclipse the height of the pandemic in 2020."
