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Cambridge Satchel names new chief executive

British accessories brand Cambridge Satchel, which is part of French group Chargeurs Invest, has appointed Vincent Perriard as the brand’s new chief executive, succeeding Carine de Koenigswarter. Perriard, a Swiss entrepreneur who has expertise in brand strategy, innovation, and rejuvenation across the luxury and technology industries, joined...

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Cambridge Satchel returns to Edinburgh

British leather accessories brand Cambridge Satchel has returned to Edinburgh with the opening of its fifth UK retail location. The 516 square foot store in the Scottish capital is located between the historic Princes and George Streets, and follows the opening of Cambridge Satchel’s Covent Garden, Cambridge, Leeds and Windsor locations, under...

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Cambridge Satchel's parent company Chargeurs changing its name

French group Chargeurs, which acquired British accessories brand Cambridge Satchel in 2022, is changing its name to Compagnie Chargeurs Invest to “open a new chapter in its history”. In a statement, the French group said the name change, which is subject to the approval of the General Meeting on April 29, will happen this spring. It follows the...

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Cambridge Satchel targeting triple revenue growth within two years

French group Chargeurs, which acquired Cambridge Satchel in 2022, is looking to scale operations for the British accessories brand internationally as it looks to triple the brand’s revenue within the next two years. In a statement, Chargeurs describes Cambridge Satchel as “a brand on the rise,” after achieving successful growth since it took...

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Wicked unveils fashion and beauty collabs ahead of film release

The highly anticipated film adaptation of Tony Award-winning Broadway musical ‘Wicked’ is arriving in cinemas on November 22 and like with other movies in recent years, such as ‘Barbie the Movie’ and ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’, the film release is being celebrated with movie-inspired clothing, beauty and homeware collaborations. Brands like H&M,...