ROOTS

Established in 1973, Roots is Canada’s leading lifestyle brand known around the world for its quality leather goods, 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 100 in Asia. In addition, Roots has a state­-of-­the-­art leather goods factory and design centre in Torontowhere all genuine leather goods are made. 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 evolved from producing footwear to include genuine leather bags, jackets, accessories, natural fiber clothing and home furnishings.