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In honour of International Women’s Day, Roots and Toronto Tempo came together to discuss the evolving landscape of women’s professional sports, the role brands and businesses play in driving change, and what needs to happen next to create equity in sport.    The discussion was moderated by Anjana Moitra-Ohri, CPHR, VP and Head of Human Resources at Roots, joined by Meghan C. Roach, FCPA, FCA, President and CEO of Roots, Teresa Resch, President of Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA team, and award-winning sports anchor, Kayla Grey.   As champions of sport, Roots recently became a licensee of the WNBA, creating official merch for Toronto Tempo. Women's professional sports is not just having a moment—it's leading a movement that advocates for change and inclusivity, today and always.   Thank you to everyone involved for sharing your experiences and insights.    Watch Roots Ep. 1: Women in Sport on YouTube now: https://lnkd.in/g37zaiPC #IWD #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInSport #WNBA #FemaleEmpowment 

Career Alert! Roots is seeking a Director, Womenswear Design who will be responsible for shaping and executing the long-term vision, seasonal direction, and product strategy for the Women's category, with a focus on balancing heritage, innovation, and performance-driven design.    Interested in joining our team? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eFT9qEvw   #roots #torontojobs #joinourteam #design

Last week, our Director of Social Compliance & Environmental Sustainability, Katia T. and Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Kaleb Honsberger partnered with the University of Toronto Mississauga to judge the 2025 Master of Science in Sustainability Management Program Integrated Case Competition. "It was such a rewarding and invigorating experience to see a new wave of sustainability professionals dedicate such hard work and passion to identify insightful and viable solutions towards a circular economy." - Katia T. Congratulations and well done to all of the talented students and faculty involved! 🌱👏

Congratulations to Tamarri Lindo (York University - Men’s Track & Field) and Vobia Kalome (Queen’s University - Women’s Basketball) on being selected as the Athletes on Track bursary recipients! This initiative, a collaboration between BlackNorth Initiative and U SPORTS, provides financial assistance and mentorship to Black student-athletes across Canada, helping them excel in sports, academics, and leadership. Together with Scotia Wealth Management, Wheaton Precious Metals, and Canada Basketball, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive future for university athletics. Roots is a proud continued partner of BlackNorth Initiative since 2020 and will support its initiatives in 2025. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g9X8D7uy

In the 1960s, two friends met at a summer camp in Canada’s Algonquin Park. Their love for Canada inspired them to create Roots in 1973. 🦫 We started as one store on Yonge Street in Toronto over 51 years ago  🦫 Today, we employ over 2,000 employees in Canada  🦫 We have 115 stores nationwide  🦫 In 2018, we invested millions of dollars to establish a distribution centre in Toronto to better service our stores and global e-commerce platform  🦫 We have continued to support local craftsmanship and makers at our Leather Factory in Ontario  🦫 Our beloved beaver icon, a Canadian symbol, is an expression of our love and commitment to nature, and our home In 2017, Roots became a publicly traded company in Canada. Today, we remain owned, operated, and incorporated in Canada and by Canadians.    Each year Roots donates, on average, 20,000 pieces of clothing to schools across Canada.    In 2020, we started Roots Cares, a program designed to give back to and partner with communities in need across Canada. Since then, we have donated over $4 million in cash and in-kind donations to organizations across the country. These have included Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Centre, Rainbow Railroad, Brands for Canada, Canadian Women’s Foundation, and many more.    Last year, we entered a multi-year partnership with Nature Conservancy of Canada to protect the land that inspires everything we do.    We are proud of our rich Canadian heritage, connection to nature, and commitment to community.    From our Roots, we thank you for your continued support and 51 years of Canadian memories. 

We’re looking for a Payroll & Benefits Manager (18-Month Contract) to join our Finance team! In this role, you’ll oversee payroll operations across multiple locations (HO, Retail CAD/US, and Distribution/Leather Factory), manage benefits, ensure compliance, and contribute to process improvements. If you have experience with multi-province payroll, Ceridian Dayforce, and payroll tax compliance, we’d love to hear from you! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ehv2-p-m #Roots #TorontoCareers #PayrollManager

Roots is seeking an Art Director to join our creative team and lead the visual direction that reflects the heart of our brand identity. As an Art Director at Roots, you will be responsible for driving the execution of omni-channel concepts and visual campaign assets that bring our brand story to life across digital, print, and in-store experiences. You will collaborate with our Creative Director and Marketing leadership team to bring creative briefs to life, ensuring visual consistency and innovation across all touchpoints. Interested in joining our team? Apply here https://lnkd.in/g_KXJ6an #Roots #ArtDirector #CreativeLeadership #TorontoCareers #JoinOurTeam

We’re thrilled to share that we’re an official licensing partner of the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) and will be working with Canada's first Toronto Tempo team on coveted new merch. Follow along as we continue to drop updates.   "We are proud to announce that Roots is a licensing partner of the WNBA. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to athletics and community. We will be sharing more exciting news and special product drops as we build out our collection. Congratulations to all involved, and welcome, Toronto Tempo!" - Meghan C. Roach, FCPA, FCA, President and CEO of Roots Corporation. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gy-NbiNS #TorontoTempo #womensbasketball #progress

This #GivingTuesday, double your impact for nature.    This year, Roots will be matching donations made to the Nature Conservancy of Canada/Conservation de la nature Canada up to $25,000.   The more natural areas you protect, the more you let nature do what it does best: store carbon, clean our water, nurture our well-being and restore the ecosystems our planet urgently needs.   Donate at: https://brnw.ch/roots 

Inspired by our Anything Roots, Everything Holidays campaign, our Anything Roots Post Pop-Up is now open at The Well!   Running until November 28, celebrate the season with our immersive greeting card experience designed to evoke the warmth and charm of classic holiday traditions. Infused with thoughtfulness and nostalgia, enjoy our interactive photobooth, send loved ones personalized greetings cards, and discover our newest holiday collections—plus, experience surprise and delight moments including a chance to win a $250 CAD Roots gift card.    Visit Us:  Until November 28, for one week only! 11am - 7pm The Well, Toronto 486 Front St. W., Unit LGL07 (Lower ground across from Wellington Market)   From cozy knits to timeless leather goods, Roots has been synonymous with holiday gifting for 51 years. Every piece in the collection reflects the deep understanding Roots has of the Canadian winter experience, making "Anything Roots" a perfect and thoughtful holiday gift.   Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/g9iXjNJp #AnythingRoots #HolidayPopUp #Toronto #TheWell