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Cambridge Satchel Company names new CEO following acquisition

British bag maker The Cambridge Satchel Company has appointed Carine de Koenigswarter as its new chief executive and chair. It comes after the company, also known just as Satchel, was bought by French textile firm Chargeurs in August for an undisclosed sum. Chargeurs took a stake of at least 75 percent in Satchel, while founder Julie Deane...

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Cambridge Satchel Company bought by French textile firm Chargeurs

British bag maker The Cambridge Satchel Company - also known just as Satchel - has been acquired by French textile firm Chargeurs for an undisclosed sum. According to filings at Companies House from August 3, Chargeurs has taken a stake of at least 75 percent in Satchel, while Satchel founder Julie Deane ceased “to be a person with significant...

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Cambridge Satchel Company founder awarded a CBE

Julie Deane founder of The Cambridge Satchel Co has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List and awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire). CBE is the highest-ranking of the Order of the British Empire awards, excluding a knighthood and damehood and was awarded to Deane for her services to Entrepreneurship and...

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In Pictures: Cambridge Satchel Company giraffe collection

British accessories brand the Cambridge Satchel Company has launched a limited edition collection featuring an exclusive giraffe print to raise money and awareness for animal conservation charity, The Aspinall Foundation. The Aspinall Giraffe Collection comprises of four styles in two colourways featuring a spilt leather with cow calf hair...

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Cambridge Satchel Company adds lifestyle range

British accessories brand The Cambridge Satchel Company is launching a lifestyle category as the brand heads into its 10th anniversary year in 2018. Launching this month, Cambridge Life will initially feature a candle, diffuser and a cashmere scarf, all picked for the festive season, which will be followed up with further lifestyle products next...