Roots was born out of a small cabin in the Algonquin out of an enduring love of the great Canadian outdoors from our founders, Michael Budman and Don Green. Our first store opened its doors on August 15, 1973. While the core elements of our brand have moved forward into the future, our mission to do the right thing for people and the planet, while staying true to our values rooted in community, authenticity, integrity, and freedom have always remained the same. In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we’re pulling from our archives to release limited-edition anniversary collections, resurrecting past favourites and releasing future-forward designs that honour our rich heritage as well as the Canadian environment that serves as a consistent thread of inspiration for our brand. As we celebrate our anniversary, we are building on our heritage and planting new roots for the next 50 years. Read more about our anniversary celebrations below and stay tuned for exclusive product launches and surprises throughout the year! Press Release: https://lnkd.in/evHZmfPb #Roots50
About us
Established in 1973, Roots is Canada’s leading lifestyle brand known around the world for its premium leather goods, apparel and accessories, with more than 120 retail locations in Canada and the United States, and more than 100 in Asia. Roots is not only a brand, we are a culture and lifestyle inspired by the open air. We are a team of people who share values focused on quality and integrity. We celebrate our heritage and authenticity and are proud of what we stand for. Our employees share this passion and seek opportunities to stretch their boundaries, learn new experiences and continue to grow their Roots. Fondée en 1973, Roots la principale marque canadienne axée sur le « style de vie » et elle est reconnue dans le monde entier pour ses articles en cuir, ses vêtements sport et ses accessoires de qualité. Elle possède plus de 120 points de vente au Canada et aux États-Unis, et plus de 100 en Asie. Roots est bien plus qu’une simple marque, elle constitue une culture et un style de vie dont l’inspiration provient des grands espaces. Nous formons une équipe dont les valeurs sont fondées sur la qualité et l’intégrité. Nous rendons hommage à notre héritage et notre authenticité, et sommes fiers de ce que nous représentons. Nos employés sont animés par cette même passion et repoussent constamment leurs limites afin de vivre de nouvelles expériences et de s’épanouir.
- Website
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http://www.roots.com
External link for Roots
- Industry
- Retail Apparel and Fashion
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, ON
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1973
- Specialties
- retail, clothing, handbags, shoes, leather, and sweats
Locations
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Primary
1400 Castlefield Ave
Toronto, ON M6B 4C4, CA
Employees at Roots
Updates
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This week, some of our in-house marketing team traveled to Yonge-Dundas Square to see our newest campaign on the big screen. Visit the square and our newly renovated Eaton Centre location to experience our iconic, ultra-soft sweats in all new colours. Congratulations to our talented team for bringing this campaign to life! Karuna Scheinfeld Leslie Golts Joey Gollish micah cameron Kelly Brawn Erin Healey Sarah Pflug Nicholas Cordi Jeff Rogers Jennifer H. Nicole Legate Angela Chau Leigh Kalininsky Nichole Tourloukis Tatiana Isaza Terrence Freeman Jane Espiritu Rien Bautista Katie Ferreira Ashish Bhatnagar Caroline Tong Sonya Thomas Samantha Babic Anastasia Flitton Isabelle Kirkup Nikkeya Courtney Amy Krasin #ShareYourRoots #CanadianFashion #Fashion #Retail #Billboard #Marketing #Advertising
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We are thrilled to unveil our freshly renovated space at our iconic CF Toronto Eaton Centre store, located in the heart of downtown Toronto. The refresh of "Roots Central" features a fresh interior and an inclusive product assortment layout, making it a prototype for new and renovated Roots stores moving forward. Spanning three split levels with 7,665 square feet of space, we originally opened this location in 1998—marking our 26th year in the same location, and 36 years at the mall. As stated by our President & CEO Meghan C. Roach, FCPA, FCA, the new store design is meant to embrace inclusivity, while reflecting the heritage of the brand. Roots will also be using this store design for the new Robson Street store in Vancouver, that is scheduled to open later this fall. Visit us in store and read more from our friends Retail Insider: https://lnkd.in/g8q8G22i #Fashion #Retail #RetailDesign #CanadianFashion #CanadianBusiness
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With 120 hours in production, 100 team members involved, and 37 looks created, we’re excited to announce our iconic sweat collections are now available in all new colours and styles. Newly launched and perfected since 1973, The Original Sweats™ are best-sellers for a reason. Where premium fleece meets an elevated fit, there’s nothing better than the Original. Shop the collections: https://lnkd.in/eUBD57ux #CanadianFashion #CanadianBusiness #Fashion #Retail #ShareYourRoots
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Tune into the newest #TMXPresents podcast featuring TMX Group’s VP, US Capital Formation, Delilah Panio, Claudia Tornquist (nee Sauer), CEO of Kodiak Copper Corp. and our very own CEO, Meghan C. Roach, FCPA, FCA. Learn more on their insightful perspectives on their career journeys and how continued opportunities for women can be created in the workplace when mentorship, confidence, and networking are used for women aspiring to leadership roles. #WomenInLeadership #CanadianBusiness #Retail #Fashion
In the new #TMXPresents, TSX's Delilah Panio returns with her Women in Capital Markets series, focusing on trailblazing women and the opportunities they're creating in their industries. Hear from Meghan C. Roach, CEO of Roots (TSX:ROOT), and Claudia Tornquist, CEO of Kodiak Copper Corp. (TSXV:KDK); two remarkable women who share backgrounds in accounting, consulting and board memberships before going on to becoming first-time public company CEOs. We learn about their career journeys and the challenges they faced during tumultuous markets, including how they navigated their companies through the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to the full episode: 🎧 Spotify: http://ms.spr.ly/6046YtFWq 🎧 Apple Podcasts: http://ms.spr.ly/6047YtFWS
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What a thrill it was to get a tour of the Roots Leather Factory from CEO Meghan C. Roach, FCPA, FCA! All Roots leather products are hand-made in this Toronto factory and it’s an impressive sight. Artisans are busy at cutting tables and sewing machines, flags on the ceiling represent the many cultural backgrounds of the employees, and posters on the walls chronicle 50 years of iconic products. The factory showroom boasts custom-made items for famous celebrities, including Elton John, The Weeknd, Drake and so many more. I had a chance to try on a special jacket made for Canada’s gold-medal-winning men’s and women’s hockey teams from the 2002 Olympic Games. I even saw the jacket Roots created for the Jamaican bobsled team that competed in my hometown of Calgary at the 1988 Olympics. Such a rich history captured in this amazing facility. You can be part of the tour by listening to the latest episode of the Business Council of Canada's #SpeakingofBiz podcast, and click here go to our website to see more photos from the factory: https://lnkd.in/ecMtbRFM
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Roots President and Chief Executive Officer Meghan C. Roach, FCPA, FCA was featured on Business Council of Canada's #SpeakingOfBiz podcast. Touring the Toronto Leather Factory with the Council’s President and CEO Goldy Hyder, Meghan shares Roots rich history in artisan leather products and a preview of the factory showroom containing heritage pieces and celebrity custom-made items. “This is a 50-year-old business and a 50-year-old brand, and I am a steward of it. I want to build and strengthen the foundation of this business so it is here for another 50 years. For me, it’s about doing that, investing in the infrastructure, investing in the people, putting in place the things that can allow it [the business] to be successful over the next 50 years, and it’s not about leaving Meghan’s legacy.” - Meghan Roach, Roots President and Chief Executive Officer Thanks again for the chat, Goldy Hyder! Tune into the full podcast here and check out more photos from the #Roots Leather Factory: https://lnkd.in/g8Fuq9q6 #retail #fashion #podcast #canadianbusiness
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We're hiring! Roots is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team for a 12 month contract. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will conduct full cycle recruitment for a portfolio of clients while providing exceptional hiring manager and candidate experience, as well as working on process improvement initiatives. https://lnkd.in/gDYm3qnd #roots #torontojobs #joinourteam
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We're hiring! Roots is looking for a Studio Photographer to join our team. The Studio Photographer will oversee the photo shoot process from conceptualization to capture and delivery of assets. #roots #torontojobs #joinourteam https://lnkd.in/eTXuciR9
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Career Alert! Roots is looking for a Senior Technical Designer - Women's. The Senior Technical Designer will focus on fit standard, fit consistency, and construction from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned categories. #roots #torontojobs #joinourteam https://lnkd.in/eerZyqkY
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