Did the mother ask or is it her contribution - the dress she bought to be with him at a milestone event she wants to contribute to his family for his burial. I happen to think it’s a very touching story - too bad the greedy retailers didn’t see it that way. I’ve long learned - what you give comes back many times over when you least expect it. Some don’t have it in their hearts for compassion when money is involved.
There's nothing touching about this story aside from the loss of life.
This girl has the same entitlement attitude that is murdering this nation. Her mother is enabling the same.
I hope you realize the "markup" is where money comes from to keep a business afloat. If it was your shop or your hard labor you'd not be so quick to condemn the store.
If people could thrive on compassion, socialism would be a winning economic model.