Truffle: The Latest Colour Edition to the Roots Leather Family!

The newest colour in the Roots Genuine Leather bags family this season is Truffle!

This beige colour with chestnut brown accents creates a warm earth toned bag that is perfect for every day! And the Prince Leather is super soft and only gets better as it ages.

Both the new Little Michelle Bag and the Lauren Bag come in this new fantastic colour. Both bags have handy exterior pockets to store your every day essentials and magnetic closures at the top. 

Ronson Plaid Flannel Shirt: LouLou's 'Buy of the Day'

Today, fashion magazine, Lou Lou, chose the Ronson Plaid Flannel Shirt as their 'Buy of the Day!'

The Ronson Plaid Shirt is made out of soft, comfortable flannel. It's a fantastic top to pair with jeans and boots this winter for a casual, comfy look. 

If you already own this shirt, don't forget to visit roots.com and write a review for it! You could win a Year of Roots Fan Favourites!

Win a Year's Worth of Fan Favourites!

Here is an amazing chance for you to win $2,800 worth of Roots Fan Favourites! It's super easy to enter! 

If you don't have one already, create an account at roots.com. Then do a review of an item you own or one you tried on in the store (there's no purchase necessary). It's that simple!

The winner will receive two of our most popular bags: The Village Bag in Tribe Leather ($128 value) and The Small Banff Bag in Tribe Leather ($338 value). The winner will also receive $2,400 in Roots Gift Cards to purchase a years worth of Fan Favourites!

Here are some things to think about as your write your review:

• Why you bought the product (E.g. needed something for a trip)
• How it feels when you wear it (E.g. Soft, comfortable, light)
• How it fits (E.g. Snug, loose, perfect!)
• The longevity and quality of the product (E.g. Bought it a year ago and it still looks like new!)
• What your favourite feature is (E.g. The detail around the cuffs)
• Or what you’d change if you could! (E.g. Wish it could be bit longer)

Click here for more details.

MasterCard 'Priceless' Commercial for Right To Play: Behind The Scenes

Roots and MasterCard Canada recently teamed up with Right To Play to create the Canada Collection By Roots. The collection is to benefit Right To Play, an organization that teaches disadvantaged children life skills through sport and play.

To promote the collection, MasterCard created a television ad campaign that started airing earlier this week. The 'Priceless' commercial was filmed in Johannesburg, South Africa and features the children from the Sky Youth Centre in Klipton, Soweto singing. 

Here is the behind the scenes footage from the making of the MasterCard 'Priceless' commercial for Right To Play.

This holiday season, if you purchase an item from the Canada Collection By Roots, a donation will be made to Right To Play. 

To learn more about Right To Play or to make a donation, click here.

Roots Teams Up With Canada's Oldest Independent Brewery

Roots recently teamed up with Moosehead Lager, Canada's oldest independent brewery to create a gift pack for the upcoming holiday season.

Available at LCBO stores in Ontario, the gift pack includes two bottles of Moosehead beer, two Moosehead glasses and a Roots scarf. The gift pack is $27.95.

The scarf is made in Canada and comes in several colours and features both the Moosehead and Roots logos in subtle tonal colours.Moosehead started brewing beer in Nova Scotia in 1867. After surviving the Halifax explosion in 1917, the company moved its head office to New Brunswick, where it remains today. The founding family, the Olands, have been involved in the company since its inception.

Sweat Sale Now On!

Get some of your favourite Roots sweats for 25% off*! There are sale items to keep the entire family warm and cozy as the weather gets colder. Here are some of our favourite Sweat Sale items. Check out roots.com for lots more!

The Cozy Fleece Shawl Cardi for women is a fantastic twist on the cardigan.

The Roots Original Sweatpants with Pockets for men are a cozy classic that will keep you warm this winter.

The Girls Est Pants come in a soft pink colour and are stylish yet comfortable.

The Babies RBA Fashion Hoody is made out of sueded fleece for extra softness and has a front zipper closure for easy wear.

SHOP WOMEN
SHOP MEN
SHOP KIDS & BABIES

While you are at roots.com don't forget to enter our Roots Fan Favourites contest for your chance to win a year of Roots Fan Favourites! Just write a review for your favourite Roots products! It's that easy!

*25% OFF
Receive 25% off all select sweats. Canada Collection By Roots excluded. Offer is not redeemable for cash, nor is it valid for any previously purchased merchandise. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions or offers. Offer may vary in-store. Valid for a limited time only.

Canada Collection Toque: 'The Buy' for This Winter Season

Today, the Globe and Mail's Style Counsel featured the Canada Collection By Roots and specifically the Canada Toque as 'The Buy' for this winter season. At $10, who can resist this patriotic toque? Not to mention that a portion of the proceeds go to Right To Play.

The Canada Collection By Roots also features Roots Genuine Leather bags, sweats, jackets and accessories for the whole family.

Also going on right now at Roots stores and roots.com, if you spend over $125 on your MasterCard, you will receive a Free Gift with Purchase!

Roots Annual Warehouse Sale!

Good news Roots lovers! The annual Roots Sample Sale is coming up at the beginning of December!

Mark it in your calendars! There will be lots of great items for the holidays including baby and kids clothing, adult fashions (mens and womens), leather bags and jackets.

Just remember, both sales are cash only and please bring a non-perishable food item!

Get Cozy with Women's Sleepwear

Did you know that the average adult requires 7.5 to 8.5 hours of sleep per night?

Well, if you're in need of catching up on some ZZZ's, Roots has the perfect pajamas that will be sure to have you snoozing in no time!

Great for those chilly winter nights, our Women's Thermal Lounge Night Shirt comes in vintage white and a light grey mix.  For extra warmth, check out our Women's Thermal Lounge Crew and matching Longjohns. 

 

Planning to take a trip to the cabin this winter?  Roots Trapper Nightshirt and Trapper Lounge Pant are ideal for keeping warm near the fireplace. Both Items are available in Heritage Red and Peacock Blue.  Made from 100% Cotton Flannel for extra comfort, this lounge wear will lull you right to sleep after a long day of snowball fights.

 

MasterCard® Gift With Purchase and Customer Appreciation Extended

Customer Appreciation has been extended and we are doing a new promotion with MasterCard.

Because we value your business so much, we've decided to give you even more time to take advantage of this exclusive deal! 

We are offering 25% off** the entire store! 

Use your MasterCard on a purchase of 125$ or more and receive a FREE* Roots Genuine Leather gift.
 

*Offer valid from November 16 to December 13, 2009, at participating Roots, roots 73 outlet locations and roots.com while supplies last. Merchandise purchase must have a minimum retail value of $125 or more before any applicable taxes and shipping. Offer not valid on previously purchased merchandise, gift cards or alterations. Offer has no cash value and is non-refundable. Roots reserves the right to substitute the gift with a similar gift of equal or greater value. Applicable on in-stock or marked-down merchandise. This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or discount (unless otherwise specified). Additional conditions may apply, please ask store associate for further details. We reserve the right to end this offer at any time without notice.

**25% off discount applies to merchandise only, not value of gift cards purchased, Stop Global Warming Bracelet, Right To Play Calendar, packaging, applicable taxes and shipping & handling charges. No coupon code required. Valid online only. Offer is not redeemable for cash, nor is it valid for any previously purchased merchandise. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions or offers. Offer ends Monday, November 16, 2009, midnight ET. ® MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated.

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