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Edmonton Journal
30-06-2025
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products
Article content Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. is accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of infringing on its intellectual property by selling knockoffs of some of its most popular products. A lawsuit filed in a California court recently alleges Costco sells dupes of Lululemon's Scuba hoodies and sweatshirts, Define jackets and ABC pants. Some of the alleged fakes Vancouver-based Lululemon identified are sold under Costco's private label Kirkland, but others are made by manufacturers Danskin, Jockey and Spyder.
Vancouver Sun
29-06-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products
Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. is accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of infringing on its intellectual property by selling knock-offs of some of its most popular products. A lawsuit filed in a California court alleges Costco sells dupes of Lululemon's Scuba hoodies and sweatshirts, Define jackets and ABC pants. Some of the alleged dupes Lululemon identified are sold under Costco's house label Kirkland, but others are made by Danskin, Jockey and Spyder. The lawsuit says that some customers incorrectly believe Costco's products are authentic Lululemon apparel, while others purchase the dupes on purpose because they are so difficult to distinguish from the company's original designs. Lululemon says these scenarios take advantage of both its patents and reputation. The company wants Costco to stop manufacturing and selling the items and to cover any lost profits Lululemon incurred. Costco did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It has yet to file a response to Lululemon's lawsuit.
Ottawa Citizen
29-06-2025
- Business
- Ottawa Citizen
Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products
Article content Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. is accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of infringing on its intellectual property by selling knock-offs of some of its most popular products. Article content A lawsuit filed in a California court alleges Costco sells dupes of Lululemon's Scuba hoodies and sweatshirts, Define jackets and ABC pants. Article content Some of the alleged dupes Lululemon identified are sold under Costco's house label Kirkland, but others are made by Danskin, Jockey and Spyder. Article content The lawsuit says that some customers incorrectly believe Costco's products are authentic Lululemon apparel, while others purchase the dupes on purpose because they are so difficult to distinguish from the company's original designs. Article content Lululemon says these scenarios take advantage of both its patents and reputation. Article content
Hamilton Spectator
29-06-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products
Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. is accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of infringing on its intellectual property by selling knockoffs of some of its most popular products. A lawsuit filed in a California court recently alleges Costco sells dupes of Lululemon's Scuba hoodies and sweatshirts, Define jackets and ABC pants. Some of the alleged fakes Vancouver-based Lululemon identified are sold under Costco's private label Kirkland, but others are made by manufacturers Danskin, Jockey and Spyder. 'Some customers incorrectly believe these infringing products are authentic Lululemon apparel while still other customers specifically purchase the infringing products because they are difficult to distinguish from authentic Lululemon products, particularly for downstream purchasers or observers,' the lawsuit says. Lululemon alleges these scenarios take advantage of patents it holds, as well as the reputation and goodwill it has built with customers. In its 49-page court filing, Lululemon says it tried to address the dupes by sending Costco cease and desist letters but is now asking a court to step in. Lululemon has requested the matter be heard by a jury trial, which it wants to order Costco to cease manufacturing, importing, marketing and selling the alleged dupes. It also wants the Washington-based retailer to remove any instances where it was advertising alleged dupes online or in print and is asking the court to require Costco to cover any lost profits Lululemon incurred from the products. Costco did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It has yet to file a response to Lululemon's lawsuit. Dupes have become incredibly popular in recent years as shoppers looked to cope with inflation and a global trade war by seeking products mimicking the originals made by name brands. The phenomenon has gained traction online in particular, with social media accounts sharing the best dupes they've found. While knock-off cosmetics are especially popular, Lululemon has also become a target because it sells its athletic wear at higher prices, which some customers find unattainable. The lawsuit comes weeks after Lululemon said it would try to weather new and possibly incoming tariffs with price increases that will be 'modest in nature' and applied only to a 'small' portion of its products. The brand has been working to bounce back from a lack of newness that disappointed consumers last year and earlier this year. Newness — how fresh a brand's products and styles appear to consumers — is one of the key ways retailers draw in customers. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 29, 2025. Companies in this story: (TSX:LULU)
Toronto Star
29-06-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products
Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. is accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of infringing on its intellectual property by selling knockoffs of some of its most popular products. A lawsuit filed in a California court recently alleges Costco sells dupes of Lululemon's Scuba hoodies and sweatshirts, Define jackets and ABC pants.
