• Roots management commentary on Q2 ended Aug. 1, 2026: sales fell 2.4% to CAD 49.54 million; net loss widened to CAD 6.04 million.
• DTC sales slipped 1.3% to CAD 40.53 million; management cited the temporary Whistler flagship closure tied to a relocation.
• Distribution-centre transition caused delays in seasonal product launches; comparable sales declined 1%.
• Gross margin fell to 58.3% from 60.7%; management pointed to lower volumes and distribution-centre transition costs.
• SG&A rose 1.4% to CAD 35.21 million, driven by distribution transition costs and CAD 980 in strategic review consulting and legal costs.

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