Roots

This is the brand’s own full-price collection.

Verified Owner backed by a register page, filing or official source we opened.

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Ownership

  1. 1973
    Founded
  2. Now
    Marquee Brands (take-private agreed Aug 2026, court-approved Oct 2026) Brand-management company
  3. 2026
    Checked
Kind of name
Mainline brandSold through the brand’s own stores and wholesale. Off-price stock is usually genuine surplus or end-of-line.
Market tier
Contemporary
Outlet line
Roots Outlet
Seen at off-price
Rarely
Also appears as
Roots Canada

Notes

Marquee Brands, with Joseph Mimran's JM&A as operating partner, agreed to take Roots Corporation private at C$4.10 a share in Aug 2026; JM&A will run design, manufacturing, retail and e-commerce in Canada and the US.

Sources

  1. fashionunited.uk /news/business/marquee-brands-snaps-up-roots-taking-outerwear-label-private/2026082189924
  2. marqueebrands.com

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