- The FTC, along with 20 states, sued Dollar General Corporation for allegedly engaging in deceptive pricing practices by charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags, and advertisements.
- The complaint alleges that thousands of Dollar General locations charged customers more at checkout than advertised, resulting in millions of dollars in overcharges, and that the company failed to implement adequate measures to prevent pricing discrepancies. The complaint also alleges that the company reportedly received tens of thousands of complaints from consumers nationwide who said they were charged higher prices than those displayed in stores, and Dollar General was aware of recurring pricing issues based on the volume of consumer complaints but did not adequately address the problem.
- The FTC and states allege that Dollar General’s practices have violated the FTC Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and state laws.