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Toronto Sun
a day ago
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Lululemon files lawsuit against Costco, claims company is selling 'dupes' of some of its products
Published Jul 01, 2025 • 2 minute read A lone shopper pushes a cart toward the entrance of a Costco warehouse, March 13, 2025, in Sheridan, Colo. Photo by David Zalubowski / AP Lululemon has filed a lawsuit against Costco that accuses the wholesale club operator of selling lower-priced duplicates of some of its popular athleisure clothing. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Lululemon Athletica claims in its lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California that Costco has 'unlawfully traded' on its reputation, goodwill and sweat equity by selling unauthorized and unlicensed apparel that uses knockoff, infringing versions of its patents. Lululemon alleges that Costco is known to use manufacturers of popular branded products for its private label Kirkland brand, but that the company and the manufacturers don't tell consumers of the connection between them for many of the Kirkland-branded products. Because of this, Lululemon claims this leads at least some shoppers to believe that Kirkland-branded products are made by the authentic supplier of the 'original' products. Lululemon claims Costco doesn't try to dispel the ambiguity. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'As an innovation-led company that invests significantly in the research, development, and design of our products, we take the responsibility of protecting and enforcing our intellectual property rights very seriously and pursue the appropriate legal action when necessary,' a Lululemon company spokesperson said in a statement. Some of the products Lululemon says Costco is making duplicates of include its popular Scuba hoodies, Define jackets, and ABC pants. Lululemon claims one of the duplicates that Costco sells is the Hi-Tec Men's Scuba Full Zip, with the lawsuit showing a screenshot image of Costco's website showing the item priced at $19.97. Lululemon sells several men's jackets that cost more than $100 each. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Costco, based in Issaquah, Washington, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday. Lululemon is requesting a jury trial and wants Costco to stop selling the products that it considers to be duplicates. It is also seeking an unspecified amount in monetary damages. Lulemon was in a similar legal dispute with Peloton in 2021. Two years later the companies announced a five-year partnership that included Lululemon becoming the primary athletic apparel partner to Peloton. Read More Toronto Blue Jays Sunshine Girls Toronto Maple Leafs World World
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nicolas Batum poised to return to Clippers on a two-year deal worth $11.5 million
Nicolas Batum (33), who said he intended to stick with the franchise that saved his career, is poised to sign a two-year contract with the Clippers. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press) Nicolas Batum plans on re-signing with the Clippers on a two-year contract for $11.5 million with a team option for the second season, according to people with knowledge of negotiations not authorized to discuss it publicly. Batum, 36, had declined his option of $4.9 million with the Clippers for next season that made him an unrestricted free agent, but he always had intention of returning to the organization that he says saved his career. Advertisement Read more: James Harden to sign two-year, $81.5 million deal with the Clippers Viewed as one of the Clippers' top role players and veteran presence in the locker room, Batum averaged 4.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists last season. He shot 43.7% from the field, 43.3% from three-point range and played in 78 regular-season games. After the Clippers were knocked out of the first round of the playoffs in May, Batum was asked if he wanted to return to the team. 'If they want me to,' the 18-year veteran said. Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Climate
- Newsweek
Hundreds of Thousands Told To Avoid Driving
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Hundreds of thousands of people in Colorado have been urged to avoid driving gas and diesel vehicles on Thursday amid an air pollution warning. The Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPHE) issued an Ozone Action Day alert, meaning that ground-level ozone concentrations are forecast to reach dangerous levels that could pose a risk to sensitive groups and the general public. Why It Matters The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that high ozone levels in the state on Thursday risk "increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma." It added: "Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion." A groundskeeper waters the ground at a baseball stadium in Denver, Colorado, earlier this month amid soaring temperatures. A groundskeeper waters the ground at a baseball stadium in Denver, Colorado, earlier this month amid soaring temperatures. David Zalubowski/AP What To Know The Ozone Action Day alert is in force until 4 p.m. in Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, Arapahoe, Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld counties. The NWS said that "hot and stagnant conditions will allow ozone to reach the unhealthy for sensitive groups category." It added: "If possible, please help up reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m." The CDPHE said that people who are "unusually sensitive" to ozone should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exercise, and that everyone else should consider reducing outdoor activity. Meanwhile, an air quality alert has also been issued for Atlanta on Thursday. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Protection Division issued a Code Orange alert, meaning outdoor air quality is likely to be unhealthy for certain people. "Children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest," a statement issued by NWS said. What People Are Saying The CDPHE said on its website: "Ground-level ozone is an air pollution problem that impacts the health of all Coloradans. Exposure can cause acute respiratory problems and trigger asthma attacks. During Ozone Action alerts, avoid rigorous outdoor activity during the heat of the day. Prolonged exposure can cause long-lasting damage to your lungs. "You can make a difference by doing your part to improve air quality along Denver's Front Range. Even during periods of wildfire smoke, reducing your personal emissions can help decrease ozone production. Combining or skipping just two car trips a week has a positive impact on our air quality." Jonathan Grigg, professor of pediatric respiratory and environmental medicine at Queen Mary, University of London, told Newsweek previously that there are "very clear links" between inhaling particles and earlier death from both respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. He added: "There are vulnerable groups and classically they are children because they've got an extra issue to do with their lungs developing, whereas our lungs are not developing as adults." What Happens Next Air quality warnings are updated regularly by the Environmental Protection Agency and NWS. Residents in affected areas can access real-time forecasts and health guidance via and local agencies as conditions develop.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mets send rookie infielder Luisangel Acuña to minors in roster shuffle
Philadelphia Phillies' Buddy Kennedy (19) is forced out at second as New York Mets second baseman Luisangel Acuna (2) throws to first in the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson) New York Mets' Luisangel Acuña slides to score during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, May 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) New York Mets second base Luisangel Acuña warms up before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday, June 6, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) New York Mets second base Luisangel Acuña warms up before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday, June 6, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Philadelphia Phillies' Buddy Kennedy (19) is forced out at second as New York Mets second baseman Luisangel Acuna (2) throws to first in the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson) New York Mets' Luisangel Acuña slides to score during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, May 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) New York Mets second base Luisangel Acuña warms up before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday, June 6, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie infielder Luisangel Acuña was sent to the minors by the slumping New York Mets amid a flurry of roster moves Monday. New York also signed left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady to a one-year deal and selected the contract of outfielder Travis Jankowski from Triple-A Syracuse. Both were available for the opener of a four-game series against Atlanta. Advertisement Acuña, the younger brother of Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr., was optioned to Syracuse along with right-handed reliever Tyler Zuber following Sunday night's 7-1 loss at Philadelphia. Before that game, the Mets demoted another touted youngster to Syracuse: catcher Francisco Alvarez. New York had lost eight of nine going into Monday, falling a game behind the first-place Phillies in the NL East. Acuña, acquired from Texas in 2023 for three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, has scuffled lately at the plate after hitting .308 with six steals to earn NL rookie of the month honors for March/April. The 23-year-old has slumped to a .241 batting average and largely been relegated to pinch running and defensive-replacement duties. He is expected to receive regular playing time at Syracuse. Advertisement In other news, ace pitcher Kodai Senga, speaking through a translator, told reporters his injured right hamstring feels 'great' and he hopes to throw off a mound soon. Senga, injured covering first base June 12 against Washington, believes a rehab assignment is 'on the horizon.' After being limited to one start during the 2024 regular season because of shoulder and calf injuries, Senga was brilliant in his first 13 starts this year, going 7-3 with a 1.47 ERA. Jankowski signed a minor league contract with New York on June 10. He is playing on his third major league team in 2025, after spending time with the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays. He received a spring training invite from the Chicago Cubs but was released on March 12. Jankowski appeared in 43 games for the Mets in 2022. He played college ball at Stony Brook University, located on Long Island less than 40 miles from Citi Field. Advertisement Lovelady had been pitching at Triple-A St. Paul in the Minnesota Twins organization before getting released last week. The 29-year-old reliever had a 1.31 ERA in 19 outings. Lovelady made two appearances for Toronto in March and also has pitched for the Royals, Rays, Athletics and Cubs during a six-year career. He is 5-13 with a 5.26 ERA and three saves in 110 games, holding left-handed hitters to a .232 batting average. Right-hander Frankie Montas is expected to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday to make his Mets debut. Montas, signed to a $34 million, two-year contract in December, has been sidelined since spring training with a right lat strain. In another roster move, outfielder Jose Siri (left tibia fracture) was transferred to the 60-day IL. ___ AP MLB:
Toronto Sun
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
Ford recalls 197,000 Mustang Mach Es due to faulty door latches that could trap passengers
Published Jun 23, 2025 • 1 minute read A Ford Mustang Mach-E sits in the players' parking lot Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Denver Broncos' headquarters in Centennial, Colo. Photo by David Zalubowski / AP Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 200,000 electric Mustangs because the door latches could falter, potentially trapping passengers in the back seat. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Dearborn, Michigan-based Ford is recalling 197,432 Mustang Mach E midsize SUVs, model years 2021-2025. The government agency that regulates automobile safety said that the electronic door latches may remain locked after a driver or front seat passenger exits the vehicle and shuts the door, potentially trapping a child or other passenger who is unable to use the interior door releases. The NHTSA said letters notifying owners of the safety risk were scheduled to be sent on June 23. Ford dealerships will fix the problem by updating the vehicles' software, with the remedy expected to be available by late September. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 25S65. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171), or go to for more information. Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA NBA Toronto Blue Jays
