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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Did you buy this painting? Please return it!
An artwork was sold at the historic Bar U Ranch's gift shop last week. However, this one-of-a-kind painting was not supposed to be for sale. (Photo credit: Facebook/baruranchfriends)
CBC
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Did you buy this painting? Please return it!
An artwork was sold at the historic Bar U Ranch's gift shop last week. However, this one-of-a-kind painting was not supposed to be for sale. (Photo credit: Facebook/baruranchfriends)
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Such sad news': Popular shop near Glasgow announces shock closure after two years
A beloved gift shop in a busy area has announced it will be closing its doors this month, after two years leaving customers devastated. That Wee Shop, located on Busby Road in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, announced its forthcoming closure in a heartfelt social media post on July 1. The boutique, which opened in October 2023, quickly became a favourite among locals, offering an eclectic range of gifts, homeware, jewellery, and other unique finds. READ MORE: Locals left 'gutted' after beloved Glasgow business announces shock closure In a statement, the owners explained that the decision to close had not been made lightly, citing 'a number of reasons', including changes within the team. Their final day of trading will be Friday, 26 July. The statement read: 'When we opened the shop in October 2023, it was a dream we shared — friends coming together to bring their small businesses under one roof and create a truly magical shopping experience. 'Sadly, the time has come to close this chapter. It's a decision we've not taken lightly or easily.' The team expressed their deep gratitude to the Clarkston community for its support over the past two years, calling the experience 'an amazing chapter' in their journey. They expressed gratitude for the support over the last two years, describing their time in Clarkston as an amazing chapter. The owners reassured customers that this wasn't goodbye, hinting at pop-up markets and staying in touch via social media. READ MORE: Beloved Glasgow restaurant announces shock closure after 15 years The announcement prompted an outpouring of love from the local community, with many taking to the comments to share messages of support and sadness. One wrote: 'Wishing you all the best. This can't have been an easy decision, but I'm sure you'll continue to thrive in whatever you do next.' Another added: 'Such sad news. A lovely wee shop full of unique treasures. Wishing you success in all your future adventures.' Regulars lamented the loss of their go-to spot for thoughtful gifts, with one commenting: 'So very sorry. I could always find something special and much-loved for my friends here. Best of luck with everything in the future.' Another shared: 'This is such sad news. You'll be sorely missed. Where will I go now for my gifts? I'll definitely pop in before you close.'
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Shock twist after park boss was sacked over her four-minute foul-mouthed rant - despite 21 years of 'unblemished service'
A gift shop manager will be able to keep her job after she was sacked following a four-minute verbal tirade where she swore at and 'humiliated' another worker. Helen Woodlock has worked for Parks Victoria for 21 years and manages the gift shop in the Dandenong Botanical Gardens. But her employer had fought to have her sacked after an incident with a staff member from the adjacent Café Vireya in August 2023. Ms Woodlock had decades of 'unblemished service' until she erupted at the café worker for leaving the site unattended while several customers waited to be served. Countless complaints had been made about the café to Ms Woodlock who shouted 'f***' upon entering the store to find it empty. Soon after, the café attendant showed up, Ms Woodlock said: 'Jesus Christ, what the s***'s going on? 'People have been waiting here for f***ing 45 minutes. People are asking for food. Where are you?' The café worker replied that he had walked to the nearby IGA to get more paper for the EFTPOS machine. Ms Woodlock told the staffer he'd been gone for an hour and customers had been waiting even longer. 'Do you know what? And again I am sorry to diss you in front of customers but I've got these people coming up and I want to look after them,' she said. 'We've walked around for perhaps thirty minutes. The other man walked in and I'm like "hello, hello". 'These are our customers into our gardens, and where are you? So yes, I am upset because this is our gardens.' The café worker then said: 'Can you please stop yelling at me?' Ms Woodlock told the attendant he needed to speak to his manager. The incident was then investigated following a complaint about Ms Woodlock from the cafe's operator, with the CEO of Parks Victoria proposing she be fired. Ms Woodlock to the matter to the Fair Work Commission (FWC), claiming her proposed termination was unfair. She argued she walked into the café because she had safety concerns due to complaints about service delays and a gas smell. The FWC rejected her arguments, finding that her actions were the 'hallmarks of bullying' and therefore warranted termination. 'The nature of this conduct was degrading and humiliating,' the Commissioner found. 'It amounted to abuse and mistreatment of (the café worker) in circumstances of a power imbalance caused by the group aspect of the behaviour.' Ms Woodlock then successfully appealed the findings. In considering Ms Woodlock's appeal, the FWC heard that after 21 years of unblemished service, she was given 'unsolicited praise' from customers and had glowing performance reviews. Ms Woodlock claimed her job was 'part of my identity', that she was remorseful, and personal issues like the recent deaths of her step father and father-in-law, along with a 'serious respiratory illness' played a role in her behaviour. The FWC bench found that the previous Commissioner had relied on an incomplete draft record of an interview of the attendant. The FWC bench said Ms Woodlock subjected the worker to 'brutal public humiliation'. But there were numerous and 'significant countervailing considerations in the team leader's favour'. 'What took place was an uncharacteristic outburst of frustration and anger lasting four minutes, which, as we have noted, was partly explained by the poor emotional state [the team leader] was in as a result of her personal circumstances,' the bench found. 'We are also of the view that the personal difficulties she was suffering were exacerbated on the day of the incident, as a result of the respiratory illness that she was recovering from, the many incidents involving the café that she had been required to deal with over a lengthy period, and her distress at having to deal with angry customers of the café immediately prior to the incident.' It noted that while Ms Woodlock's conduct was serious, in their opinion 'dismissal is not disproportionate to the seriousness of her conduct'. 'We are satisfied that there is no risk of a repetition of the misconduct, and Parks Victoria will continue to receive the good service [Ms Woodlock] has provided for many years,' the bench found. It was also heard that the worker who was the subject of the abuse would suffer no unfairness from Ms Woodlock's continued employment because he no longer worked at the café. 'On the other hand, for [Ms Woodlock], the loss of her job would be a heavy, life changing penalty from which it is unlikely she would recover given that her prospects of gaining other employment are limited,' the bench said. 'In all of the circumstances, we consider that dismissal would be unfair.'
BBC News
28-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Lincoln shop told it will not be able to stock Jellycat in future
A gift shop says it has been given "no guidance or reasons" as to why it will not be able to stock a popular brand of toy from next Peep Boutique, in Lincoln's Bailgate, announced on social media "with great sadness" that it "no longer fits Jellycat's brand elevation strategy".A Jellycat spokesperson said it had had to make "some tough decisions" as the demand for its toys "grows and grows".The collectable plush toys have become hugely sought after in recent years, with some selling out on their release. In its social media announcement, Bo Peep Boutique said it heard the news at a meeting with Jellycat representatives in statement read: "No ifs or buts, no guidance, no reasons."I hope we have provided as much joy and pleasure to our Jellycat customers, both in store and online, as the Jellycat characters and you wonderful customers have given us."The shop said it was told by the company it would be supplied with Jellycat stock until the end of the year to help with the transition."It's business as usual. Jellycat is just a brand, it is not Bo Peep Boutique," the shop said. 'Reassess our relationships' A Jellycat spokesperson said: "As the demand for Jellycat grows and grows, we're focusing our support on 1,200 independent stores across the UK who we believe offer the best shopping experience for customers."We've had to make some tough decisions and reassess our relationship with some stores, as we can't support every business which wants to stock Jellycat."Jellycat said it was "very grateful" for Bo Peep Boutique's "historic support" and wished it "all the best for the future". Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
