Our Dime - Gregory True North Audit

Gregory

Parent company: Samsonite International S.A.

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Categories:

Bags & Backpacks

Hiking Gear

Backpacks (Outdoor)

True North

Capital: Foreign

Capital: Foreign (profits)

Control: Foreign

Control: Foreign (decisions)

Gregory operates as a subsidiary of a multinational corporation with no significant manufacturing footprint in Canada. Profits and strategic control remain abroad, resulting in a low True North score for domestic economic retention. The company's value chain is characterized by global production and sourcing.

Vector Breakdown

Inputs

low

0 /20

Sourcing geography for raw materials and components is not specified in public materials. High-level sector data indicates reliance on a global supply chain.

Capital

Capital (profits)

high

0 /40

The entity is a subsidiary of a foreign-owned public corporation. Profits and dividends flow to international shareholders via the parent company.

Control

Control (decisions)

high

0 /20

Strategic and executive decisions are made at the global headquarters located outside of Canada. Canadian operations are managed as a satellite market.

Operations

medium

0 /20

Primary transformation and manufacturing facilities are located in international markets. There is no evidence of significant industrial production within Canada.

Origin claims

Best available claim:

Unknown

High

Scope: Unclear

Based on source quality + scope clarity + recency.

Updated Jan 25, 2026

Unknown

Applies to: Not specified

No additional claims found.

Caveats

No caveats noted.

Buying Direct in Canada

Duty: high

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Ships From

unknown

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Returns To

unknown

Maple Wash Analysis

Measures: Canadian symbolism intensity vs economic reality (True North)

Does not measure: product quality, legality, or whether claims are false

+30

Symbolic Gap

Fluff

Label is based on gap size, not intent or wrongdoing.

30 - 0 = +30

Canada Symbolism Score

True North

Top Symbolism Signals

+20

Mountain Iconography

The brand's primary visual identity is centered around a stylized mountain range silhouette.

Brand identity

Observed from Canadian-facing branding (no packaging claims used).

+10

Wilderness Framing

Brand messaging focuses on the 'great outdoors' and wilderness exploration, aligning with Canadian 'North' archetypes.

Brand identity

Observed from Canadian-facing branding (no packaging claims used).

Why the gap exists:

"A symbolic gap can occur when branding leans Canadian more than ownership/control does."

Analysis

In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes wilderness motifs and mountain iconography. That symbolism is higher than the provided economic baseline.

Last analyzed: 1 month ago

Verified Official Retailers

Explicitly authorized by the brand.

Direct Store Available

MEC (Mountain Equipment Company)

Atmosphere

Sport Chek

Where to Buy

2 retailers

Seamless returns 🇨🇦 Ships from Canada

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Sport Chek Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited Authorized Reseller	🍁🍁🍁 90 True North: 90/100 Sport Chek achieves a high True North score as a result of its full ownership by a major Canadian parent company. Economic retention is maximized through domestic strategic control and a substantial operational presence throughout the country. Vector breakdown: Capital: 40/40 Control: 20/20 Operations: 20/20 Inputs: 10/20	🏪📦 Stores + Ships	$99	You Pay Customer pays return shipping • Window: 30 days • Returns to: Canada	30d	Easy Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window • Window: 30 days • Refund: Original Payment	30d	You Pay Customer is responsible for return shipping costs.	Verified Claims As of Jan 22, 2026 Matches evidence In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes national ownership, long-standing domestic heritage, and explicit maple leaf iconography. That symbolism is higher than the provided economic baseline. Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026. This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination. 100% Canadian Owned “Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited is a group of companies that includes a retail segment... Sport Chek, Mark’s, Party City Canada, Helly Hansen.” Website See source Maple leaf iconography Logo Deep heritage references “Sport Chek's roots can be traced back to 1974 when the first store was opened in Calgary, Alberta.” Brand Identity See source Details: 90/100 Request correction / provide evidence →	Shop
Atmosphere Canadian Tire Corporation Authorized Reseller	🍁🍁🍁 90 True North: 90/100 Atmosphere achieves a high True North score as it is a subsidiary of a major Canadian-owned and controlled corporation. Its profits, management, and primary operations remain within the Canadian economy, though product sourcing is largely global. Vector breakdown: Capital: 40/40 Control: 20/20 Operations: 20/20 Inputs: 10/20	🏪📦 Stores + Ships	$99	You Pay Customer pays return shipping • Window: 30 days • Returns to: Canada	30d	Easy Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window • Window: 30 days • Refund: Original Payment	30d	You Pay Customer is responsible for return shipping costs.	Verified Claims As of Jan 22, 2026 Matches evidence In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes wilderness imagery and mountain iconography. That symbolism is lower than the provided economic baseline. Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026. This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination. Mountain and Wilderness Imagery Brand Identity Local Community Framing Brand Identity Details: 100/100 Request correction / provide evidence →	Shop

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