In a lawsuit, Lululemon accuses Costco of selling knockoffs of the athleisure brand

A Lululemon store is seen in New York City on April 3. The athleisure brand has filed suit against Costco, accusing the warehouse chain of copying its designs.

The athleisure brand is accusing Costco of selling knockoffs of several of its signature designs and offering them at a lower price under the wholesale club giant's Kirkland Signature brand.

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