About Roots
Introducing one of Canada’s most celebrated iconic brands
Established in 1973, Roots is Canada’s leading lifestyle brand
known around the world for its quality leather goods, active
athletic wear, yoga wear, accessories and home furnishings.
Starting with a tiny store in Toronto, Roots now has more than
120 retail locations in Canada and the United States, and more
than 40 in Asia. In addition, Roots has a state-of-the-art leather
goods factory and design centre in Toronto.
Under the leadership of Co-Founders Michael Budman and
Don Green, the Roots style and values are based on quality,
integrity and longevity. An iconic Canadian company, Roots
embodies a distinctive look synonymous with a casual, athletic,
hip and outdoor lifestyle. Appealing to all ages, the broad
array of Roots-branded merchandise is known for great design,
quality materials, superior comfort and durability. The Roots
collection encompasses men’s, women’s, leathers, babies, kids
and home products.
A privately held company, Roots has long been a leader in
producing custom merchandise for an impressive roster of
Canadian and US companies. Through its extensive involvement
in the world of arts and entertainment, Roots has developed
custom products for hundreds of flms, TV shows, concert tours
and other major cultural events and organizations.
Roots is proud of its Canadian heritage and its strong link with
Canada. The nature, culture, sports and human diversity of Canada
have always been a major source of inspiration at Roots. It’s an
intrinsic part of the company. Roots employs more than 1500
people in Canada and contributes to the employment of thousands
more through our work with suppliers and other activities.
Roots is also a leader in the sports feld and a supporter of
amateur athletes. Since 2004, Roots has been a sponsor of
Canadian World Champion kayaker Adam van Koeverden.
Over the years, many of the Roots styles and products have
changed, but some things have not. These include the core
principles that have governed Roots since its inception. They are
based on a strong commitment to health, wellness and protecting
the environment. They are based on respect and appreciation of
people, employees and suppliers and those who shop in our
stores. They are based on supporting the communities where
Roots does business.
These values are as valid today as they were back in 1973.
Perhaps now more than ever.
Today, Roots is proud to offer a new collection to the distributor
network. Trimark is a leader in the logo’d apparel industry and
an ideal partner for growth in this channel.
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