https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-general-overcharged-shoppers-ftc-and-states-allege-in-lawsuitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-general-overcharged-shoppers-ftc-and-states-allege-in-lawsuithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-general-overcharged-shoppers-ftc-and-states-allege-in-lawsuit#u167442Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:36:35 +0000Federal and state regulators have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, accusing the discount retailer of deceptive pricing practices that overcharged millions of shoppers at checkout. The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states claim the company routinely charged customers higher prices at the register than the rates displayed on shelves, price tags, and advertisements. Regulators state the deceptive pattern persisted for years across thousands of stores despite the retailer receiving tens of thousands of complaints from consumers.Why it mattersThe federal and state action targets a core vul