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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 11). Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week/article_57beb54c-a019-5000-a936-29cfbc2e7cc2.html
The Canadian Press. “Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.” Toronto Star, 11 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/business/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week/article_57beb54c-a019-5000-a936-29cfbc2e7cc2.html.
The Canadian Press. “Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.” Toronto Star, October 11, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/business/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week/article_57beb54c-a019-5000-a936-29cfbc2e7cc2.html.
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Roots Corp., a well-known Canadian lifestyle and apparel brand, will hold a shareholder vote on Tuesday to decide whether the company should be privatized by Marquee Brands, an American firm known for managing brands like Martha Stewart and Laura Ashley. If approved, Marquee plans to partner with Joseph Mimran, a prominent Canadian fashion expert behind successful retail brands such as Joe Fresh and Club Monaco, to help grow Roots internationally. The deal aims to enhance the brand's global presence but raises concerns about potential cultural impact as it involves an American company taking over a beloved Canadian brand.
