TORONTO MALL TAKES AIM AT COUNTERFEIT GOODS

A Toronto- area mall says it’s taking measures to stop imitation goods from being sold there after a U. S. government report claimed it was among the world’s most notorious sources of such products. Markham, Ont.- based Pacific Mall says in a statement that they are deeply disturbed and disappointed by a recent report suggesting its vendors sell imitation goods. In January, the U.S. Office of the Trade Representative named the predominantly Chinese- Canadian shopping centre in its annual review of so-called “notorious markets” that included 18 brick-and-mortar locations and 25 online retailers. Pacific Mall says it is also partnering with manufacturers to assist in identifying imitation products and commissioning a private investigator to conduct internal audits and monitor for imitation goods.