News Release

Purolator becomes distribution partner for Roots Canada

August 14, (Toronto, Ontario)

Two prominent companies with proud Canadian histories have formed a unique customer relationship. Purolator Courier Ltd., announced that Roots Canada Ltd., known for its Canadian-inspired product line, has become its newest retail customer.

"We are delighted that Roots Canada Ltd., a very well-known and respected Canadian company, has chosen Purolator as an essential and reliable branch in its distribution process," said Bob Johnson, President and CEO of Purolator.

The announcement comes at a time of substantial growth for Roots Canada, a Canadian company and international success story as the proud outfitter of the Canadian Olympic teams. The groundswell of success and exposure of Roots ever-expanding product range have escalated the company's business needs and demands, prompting the retailer to select Purolator as its preferred courier and distribution service provider.

"With the high levels of continued retail growth that we're experiencing, we needed to secure a dependable logistics partner. Purolator's flexibility & early morning service to our Flagship stores has enabled us to exceed store requirements & customer demand. We're pleased to have Purolator on board with us to maximise our customer service and delivery," said Mr. Marshall Myles, President and CEO for Roots Canada Ltd.

As part of the agreement between the two Canadian companies, Purolator will conduct all parcel pick-up and delivery for Roots Canada stores across the country, along with delivery of Roots special event & incentive products. Roots Canada listed performance, service, coverage & flexibility as the most important, overriding factors in selecting a courier partner. To date Purolator's on-time performance for Roots is measured in excess of 99%.

About Purolator
As Canada's leading overnight courier company, Purolator Courier Ltd. of Mississauga, Ontario is committed to making shipping the easiest part of the day for its customers. From automated solutions to 24 hour pick up and delivery, Purolator provides customers with the services and customized solutions required to get their shipments across town or around the world. Purolator operates Canada's largest dedicated air express fleet. Purolator has an extensive service network, with over 12,500 employees, including more than 4,000 couriers, over 140 operations locations, over 170 Shipping Centres, over 490 Authorized Shipping Agents and more than 480 drop boxes. Purolator processes over 5.5 million pieces (delivery and pick up) each week for destinations across Canada and around the world. For more company information please visit our website at www.purolator.com.

About Roots
Established in Toronto in 1973, Roots has evolved into an internationally recognized lifestyle brand. Starting as a single store with a single product (Roots Negative Heel Shoe), Roots now have over 200 stores, 140 in Canada, 7 in the United States, 68 in Korea and 12 in Taiwan. This privately held company has two state-of-the-art production facilities in Toronto, numerous licensees and employs thousands of people globally. Roots is made locally and known globally.

For PR inquiries please contact;

Tracey Pearce-Dawson
Corporate Communications Consultant
Purolator Courier Ltd.
(905) 712-1084 Ext. 3851