Roots vs Mercer: similarities and differences

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Roots

Canada Founded 1973

Outdoor & functional · Sporty & sportswear · Polished & dressy

Mercer

Netherlands Founded 2013

Streetwear · Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

Outdoor & functional
Roots shows a stronger emphasis
Polished & dressy
Roots shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

Roots (solid line, circles)
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Traits by category

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Minimal & basics: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Mercer：Relative prominence within the brand
Polished & dressy: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Mercer：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Mercer：Relative prominence within the brand
Avant-garde & designer: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Mercer：Relative prominence within the brand
Decoration & playfulness: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Mercer：Relative prominence within the brand
Streetwear: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Mercer：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Mercer：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Mercer：Relative prominence within the brand
Outdoor & functional: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Mercer：Relative prominence within the brand

Basic information

Field	Roots	Mercer
Country	Canada	Netherlands
Founded	1973	2013
Category	Clothing	Footwear
Other categories	Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products	Clothing

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Brand profiles

Roots

Canada Founded 1973

Roots is a lifestyle brand founded in Toronto, Canada, in 1973 by Michael Budman and Don Green. With apparel for women, men, and children as its main focus, it offers a wide range of products, including leather goods, footwear, accessories,...

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Mercer

Netherlands Founded 2013

The Mercer Brand is a sustainability-focused, footwear-centered brand founded in 2013 by Pim Dresen in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In addition to footwear, it develops apparel and accessories in Amsterdam and sells them through its own stor...

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