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What reviewers are saying: “I have two of their duffle bags, which I adore. This weekender is slightly smaller and more manageable. They all work beautifully on my Rimowa roller cabin bag.” ...

I evaluated hard facts and metrics, like weight and capacity sizes, materials and strap lengths, and then gave my fashion editor’s take on the style and versatility of the bags. But since no one ...

Doha – Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business hub in the region, witnessed record growth in 2024, welcoming 836 new firms to its platform, a 156 per cent growth ...

Hi! I’m Madeleine Korn, a shopping writer and editor with years of experience researching and testing products across a variety of categories. I am in my 20s and use tote bags regularly, so I have ...

And for ease of use, I want my travel makeup bag to be made of materials that can be easily wiped down or cleaned. Stain-prone canvas bags or finicky untreated leather pouches are more hassle than ...

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QFC completely eliminated single-use plastic bags by April 2019. While Kroger saw success with QFC, it seems its goal to eliminate plastic bags across all of its stores by 2025 has fallen flat ...

Whether you're looking for a refined leather work bag or a rugged yet stylish adventure backpack, our curated list of top designer backpacks will help you find the best quality designer backpacks for ...

To help you find the work bag that suits your lifestyle and budget, my colleague Rachael Griffiths and I surveyed a bunch of stylish, industrious women about the multitasking tote bags ...