Think slouchy, voluminous holdalls and totes perfect for stuffing with make-up bags, phone chargers, water bottles, books, umbrellas and whatever paraphernalia you need to see you through the day.

But now, James’ company, Soma Bags, is providing a solution: backpacks equipped with solar panels that charge a reading light. What started as a small-scale project with some discarded cement ...

This shift has been bubbling since at least spring of last year, and now, it’s official: welcome to the resurgence of big bags—or, at least, bags bigger than a lipstick and a credit card.

With the opening, Disneyland has added much-needed quick-service dining to the shopping and dining area that connects the parks to the resort’s hotels. While there are several sit-down ...