Jays, Tempo partnerships not enough to save Roots from $10.1-million loss in Q1 (opens original article in a new tab)

Roots Corp. reported a larger-than-expected $10.1-million loss in Q1 2026 despite partnerships with the Toronto Blue Jays and Tempo, with sales increasing but not enough to offset the financial loss.

• Roots Corp. reported a $10.1 million loss in Q1 2026, up from $7.9 million in the same period the previous year.
• Roots' sales increased to $42.6 million in Q1 2026 compared to $40 million in Q1 2025.
• Roots is transitioning to use Metro Supply Chain for distribution, offering some products at final sale to minimize inventory transfer costs.