FTC and State Partners Sue Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products

The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation regarding deceptive pricing practices. The company is accused of routinely charging customers higher prices at the register than those displayed on advertisements, price tags, and shelves. These long-running actions allegedly cost consumers millions of dollars. The legal action focuses on these systemic overcharges, seeking to address the discrepancy between advertised costs and the actual amounts paid by shoppers during checkout.