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Dollar General sued by FTC and 20 states, accused of overcharging customers

Fox Business·Oct 27, 2026 · 2:58 PM CT
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The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have sued Dollar General, alleging the chain mislabeled prices and overcharged shoppers for years without fixing the problem. Dollar General disputes the claims.

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