STOKES, a Montreal-based privately owned and operated company, was established in 1935. Originally operating as a single location under the name Shiveck's, after its founder, Mr. Philip Shiveck who was a watchmaker by trade, the company now has over 100 stores across Canada.

The name Stokes is a tribute to the town in Britain's honored pottery region, Stoke-On-Trent located in England.

The company's focus has migrated from primarily jewelry, procelain and fine china to retailing tableware, kitchenware and giftware.

Filling a much needed niche in the tableware market, Stokes developed into a specialty chain dedicated to kitchen and dining needs. The continued success is a result of a commitment to providing innovative products at highly competitive prices.

With a focus on offering stylish and functional solutions for everyday living, entertaining and gift-giving, the progressive approach to tableware offers customers an exclusive, unique and inspirational private brand available at Stokes' stores throughout Canada.