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Marquee Brands to take Roots Corp. private

PRIVATEOct 11, 2026

Acquiring Company

Marquee Brands

Acquired Company

Roots

TorontoE CommerceFashionRetailLifestyle

Description

Marquee Brands is set to acquire Roots Corp., taking the retailer private. Shareholders of Roots Corp. are expected to vote on the deal. Marquee Brands plans to collaborate with Canadian fashion visionary Joseph Mimran to expand the Roots brand.

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Company

Marquee Brands

About

Marquee Brands manages a portfolio of luxury retail brands, helps grow business, creates partnerships, and sustains brand equity and freedom.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Roots?

Roots was acquired by Marquee Brands. The deal was reported on October 11, 2026. Marquee Brands manages a portfolio of luxury retail brands, helps grow business, creates partnerships, and sustains brand equity and freedom. Marquee Brands is privately held.

When did Marquee Brands acquire Roots?

Marquee Brands's acquisition of Roots was reported on October 11, 2026. Marquee Brands is set to acquire Roots Corp., taking the retailer private. Shareholders of Roots Corp. are expected to vote on the deal. Marquee Brands plans to collaborate with Canadian fashion visionary Joseph Mimran to expand the Roots brand. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Roots do?

Established in 1973, Roots is a global lifestyle brand. It is privately held, operating in E Commerce, and is based in Toronto.

This company was part of an acquisition. Fundz tracks who bought whom, and who to call on both sides.

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