Roots Corporation

https://www.roots.com

Roots Corporation is a publicly traded Canadian lifestyle brand known for designing, marketing, and selling premium apparel, leather goods, footwear, and accessories. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company emphasizes a connection to Canadian heritage and the outdoors, offering durable and comfortable products with a distinct Canadian identity.

The company's core offerings include high-quality fleece apparel, handcrafted leather items, casual wear, footwear, and various accessories. Roots operates through a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) segment, which includes its corporate retail stores and e-commerce platform, and a Partners and Other segment, involving wholesale to international operating partners, licensees, and other wholesale customers. It maintains a significant retail presence with over 100 stores in Canada, two in the U.S., and more than 100 partner-operated stores across Asia.

Meghan Roach has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Roots Corporation since 2020. In a notable development, Roots Corporation announced a strategic review on March 3, 2026, to explore options for maximizing shareholder value, which could potentially include a sale of the company. The company reported strong fourth-quarter and fiscal 2025 results on April 9, 2026, and is actively focusing on brand revitalization, digital expansion, and operational efficiency to navigate the evolving retail landscape.

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