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company, which specifically manufactures some of the products
for its outlet stores, is accused of intentionally presenting
false price information on products that have never been sold in
its retail stores to mislead customers.
Burberry declined to comment.
Outlet stores typically sell excess or old stock at a discount,
although some retailers also manufacture goods specifically for
them.
The lawsuit in the latest in a long line of cases accusing
luxury retailers of marking up goods sold in outlet stores with
made-up manufacturer prices.
Last year, U.S. retailer Michael Kors <KORS.N> agreed to pay
$4.88 million and change its sales practices to settle a similar
class action lawsuit after it was accused of creating an
"illusion" of deep discounts.
(Reporting by Li-mei Hoang; Editing by Mark Potter)
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