Last spring, a friend surprised me with a Uniqlo mini–tote bag with my dog’s name printed on the front in lilac lettering. What I initially thought of as a gag gift quickly became my go-to bag. It ...

Back in February, the California-based retailer sent the internet into a frenzy over its limited-edition totes, which are a miniature version of the classic Canvas Bags. Similar to the Stanley Cup ...