A major antitrust lawsuit has been filed against Dollar General, the country’s largest dollar-store chain, accusing the retailer of systematically overcharging customers at thousands of stores nationwide. The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states are leading the legal action, which references a Guardian investigation from late last year as evidence of a widespread pricing discrepancy. The case alleges these inaccuracies have impacted millions of transactions, raising concerns over consumer protection and fair business practices. The complaint was brought in federal court in Nashville, marking a significant escalation in regulatory scrutiny of the retail giant.
Suit that cites 2025 Guardian investigation alleges ‘pattern of inaccurate pricing’ that ‘affects millions of purchases’The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have sued Dollar General, the nation’s largest dollar-store chain, for persistently overcharging customers at its more than 20,000 stores across the United States.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Nashville, cites a Guardian investigation published last December. Continue reading...
