FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, accusing the bargain chain of overcharging customers
Summary
The FTC and 20 states are suing Dollar General, accusing the bargain chain of overcharging customers, The Guardian reported, the suit, which cites a 2025 Guardian investigation, alleging a 'pattern of inaccurate pricing' that 'affects millions of purchases'. The Independent reported on Tuesday 27 October that the discount retailer was sued for overcharging customers at the checkout after tens of thousands of pricing complaints, adding that it has faced lawsuits in the past over price bumping allegations. On Wednesday 28 October The Guardian reported that US lawmakers demand action on overcharging at 7-Eleven, Dollar General and other chains, Democrats urging the FTC to tackle the 'systemic failure' of the biggest convenience and dollar stores over pricing practices after Guardian investigations.
Latest: US lawmakers demanded action on overcharging at 7-Eleven, Dollar General and other chains, The Guardian reported, Democrats urging the FTC to tackle the 'systemic failure' of the biggest convenience and dollar stores over pricing practices after Guardian investigations.
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How it unfolded
Wednesday 28 October
US lawmakers demanded action on overcharging at 7-Eleven, Dollar General and other chains, The Guardian reported, Democrats urging the FTC to tackle the 'systemic failure' of the biggest convenience and dollar stores over pricing practices after Guardian investigations.
Tuesday 27 October
The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General, accusing the bargain chain of overcharging customers, The Guardian reported, the suit alleging a 'pattern of inaccurate pricing' that 'affects millions of purchases', and The Independent reported that the discount retailer was sued for overcharging customers at the checkout after tens of thousands of pricing complaints.
- 10:03The Independent Dollar General sued after tens of thousands of pricing complaints
- 09:05The Independent Dollar General sued by FTC and 20 states for overcharging customers at the checkout
Monday 26 October