Key facts
- Dollar General is accused of repeatedly mislabeling prices and overcharging customers.
- The FTC and 20 states allege the company profited millions of dollars from these practices.
- Tens of thousands of customer complaints about price discrepancies were reportedly received by Dollar General.
- New York reached a separate $1.9 million settlement with Dollar General over similar allegations.
The US Federal Trade Commission, along with 20 states, has filed a lawsuit against discount retailer Dollar General, alleging a pattern of deceptive pricing and overcharging customers. The FTC stated that the company has repeatedly mislabeled prices and failed to correct the issue despite widespread customer complaints and corporate knowledge. Dollar General, which operates over 21,000 stores across the US, allegedly profited millions of dollars from these practices. Separately, New York reached a nearly $1.9 million settlement with the retailer over similar allegations.