The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation, alleging the company charged shoppers more than advertised for many products.
“Although Dollar General promises convenience, low prices, and value, the company has routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags, and advertisements,” the FTC said in the Oct. 26 lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee.
“This pattern of inaccurate pricing has persisted for years and affects millions of purchases across the country.”
Between Jan. 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, the company’s pricing policies have allegedly demonstrated “pervasive and systemic pricing inaccuracies, rather than isolated or accidental errors,” the complaint said….