Facebook has hired former British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to lead its global affairs and communications team, as the social network deals with a number of scandals related to privacy.

Cambodia failed on Friday to allay criticisms of authoritarianism and rights abuses that threaten the country’s duty-free trading access to the European Union, the EU’s top diplomat said after talks with its premier.

Sears' Chairman Eddie Lampert is in discussions with at least one potential partner to contribute to a $300 million bankruptcy loan the U.S. retailer is seeking, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.

The European Union signed a free-trade deal with Singapore at a summit with Asian leaders on Friday and pressed China to allow greater foreign investment in its economy.

The centuries-old women’s luxury leather goods label was relaunched last March by Sébastien Létrange, and will open its first Parisian store in rue Saint Honoré next November.

VF Corporation continued to beat expectations in its second quarter and raised its full-year guidance on Friday. 

French Connection said Friday it has begun talks with four parties about a sale. The company also said it has had talks with other interested parties about its plans, without going into detail.

American footwear company Caleres announced it has acquired supportive footwear specialist Vionic Group for $360 million. 

Amazon continues to narrow its sights on the location of its $5 billion second headquarters, reportedly revisiting several of the 20 finalist cities. 

Li & Fung, the Hong Kong-headquartered multinational group, has appointed Weizhong Zhu as chief operating officer.