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Former Deckers CEO Dave Powers joins Stoke Shoes as advisor and investor

US footwear brand Stoke Shoes, focused on everyday comfort and fit, has appointed Dave Powers, former president and chief executive officer of footwear company Deckers Brands, as an advisor and investor. Powers brings over four decades of experience building and scaling global footwear and retail businesses. He spent nearly 13 years at Deckers...

People

Stoke Shoes names Caleb Pressley creative lead and partner

US performance-lifestyle footwear brand Stoke Shoes has appointed media personality and creator Caleb Pressley as creative lead and partner. Pressley, a former University of North Carolina football player and founder of production firm Sundae Conversation, will collaborate with the brand on creative campaigns and digital strategies. His role...

Retail

Stoke Shoes rolls out to 450 stores after “breakout” launch

American footwear brand Stoke Shoes, launched by former Heydude and Keds president Rick Blackshaw in January, has rolled out to more than 450 stores across the US, less than 90 days after it launched direct to consumers through its own website. The performance-lifestyle shoes, which is targeting the 65 million men with wide feet in America, who...