Dollar General is sued by the FTC and 20 states for what's being described as deceptive pricing
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- 26 Oct, 18:32Dollar General is sued by the FTC and 20 states for what's being described as deceptive pricing1 outlet
- 26 Oct, 20:20FTC sues Dollar General, alleging customers were charged more than listed prices3 outlets
- 26 Oct, 21:16Interactive: The Dollar General pricing lawsuit explained3 outlets
- 26 Oct, 21:55FTC And 20 States Sue Dollar General Over Pricing1 outlet
- 26 Oct, 23:22FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, accusing bargain chain of overcharging customers3 outlets
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How it spread - 19 original reports, 5 reprints
Mon, 26 October 2026
12 reports- Google News - Top Stories18:32first to report
Dollar General is sued by the FTC and 20 states for what's being described as deceptive pricing AP News FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, alleging retailer overcharged shoppers CNBC Dollar General overcharged shoppers, FTC and states allege in lawsuit Reuters FTC, States Sue Dollar General Over Deceptive-Pricing Claims Bloomberg.com Michigan joins lawsuit against Dollar General. Why states are suing Lansing State Journal
- Google News - Top Stories18:37
FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, alleging retailer overcharged shoppers CNBC Dollar General is sued by the FTC and 20 states for what's being described as deceptive pricing ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Dollar General overcharged shoppers, FTC and states allege in lawsuit Reuters Dollar General sued over allegations of ‘deceptive’ pricing WOODTV.com Is Dollar General overcharging you? Connecticut joins latest lawsuit alleging ‘deceptive pricing practices’ WTNH.com
- Google News - Top Stories18:51
Dollar General overcharged shoppers, FTC and states allege in lawsuit Reuters Ohio joins FTC lawsuit accusing Dollar General of overcharging customers Your Ohio News US, 20 states sue Dollar General for alleged overcharges TradingView Nebraska suing Dollar General for charging consumers more than advertised on many products Central Nebraska Today Wisconsin DOJ sues Dollar General for deceptive pricing AOL.com
- Google News - Top Stories19:49
Dollar General is sued by the FTC and 20 states for what's being described as deceptive pricing ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- krtv.com20:20
The Federal Trade Commission announced Monday that it has joined 20 states in suing Dollar General Corp. over alleged deceptive pricing practices.
2 reprints
- kztv10.com26 Oct, 20:20their copy
- kbzk.com26 Oct, 20:20their copy
- wowt.com21:06
Nebraska has joined in a lawsuit against Dollar General for allegedly charging customers higher prices at the register than those displayed on the shelves, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said.
- kztv10.com21:16
Ever paid more at checkout than the price listed on the shelf? The FTC is suing Dollar General over alleged overcharging. Test your knowledge of your consumer rights in our interactive story.
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- krtv.com26 Oct, 21:16their copy
- kbzk.com26 Oct, 21:16their copy
- iheart.com21:55
The FTC and 20 states are suing Dollar General for deceptive pricing, seeking refunds and penalties. The lawsuit follows numerous complaints and a previous settlement over similar issues. Dollar General has not yet responded to the lawsuit.
- iheart.com21:55
The FTC and 20 states are suing Dollar General for deceptive pricing, seeking refunds and penalties. The lawsuit follows numerous complaints and a previous settlement over similar issues. Dollar General has not yet responded to the lawsuit.
- iheart.com21:55
The FTC and 20 states are suing Dollar General for deceptive pricing, seeking refunds and penalties. The lawsuit follows numerous complaints and a previous settlement over similar issues. Dollar General has not yet responded to the lawsuit.
- iheart.com21:55
The FTC and 20 states are suing Dollar General for deceptive pricing, seeking refunds and penalties. The lawsuit follows numerous complaints and a previous settlement over similar issues. Dollar General has not yet responded to the lawsuit.
- The Guardian World23:22
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...
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- aol.co.uk26 Oct, 23:22their copy
Tue, 27 October 2026
5 reports- Google News - Top Stories03:58
FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, accusing bargain chain of overcharging customers The Guardian Dollar General is sued by the FTC and 20 states for what's being described as deceptive pricing ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos New lawsuit: Feds, 20 states accuse Dollar General of years of misleading pricing AL.com Dollar General overcharged shoppers, FTC and states allege in lawsuit Yahoo Finance Dollar General being sued by Michigan and 19 other states over alleged price...
- walb.com03:58
The Federal Trade Commission is suing the bargain chain Dollar General for what it says are "long-running deceptive pricing practices."
- 975now.com13:50
Michigan joined a lawsuit accusing Dollar General of charging more at checkout than advertised. State law may give shoppers extra rights after an overcharge.
- independent.co.uk13:56
Discount retailer has faced lawsuits in the past over price bumping allegations
- abccolumbia.com21:51
The Federal Trade Commission along with 20 states has sued Dollar General over allegations of deceptive pricing practices.
Wed, 28 October 2026
2 reports- iheart.com12:14
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have sued discount retailer Dollar General. #iHeartRadio
- The Guardian World15:20
Democrats urge FTC to tackle ‘systemic failure’ of biggest convenience and dollar stores over pricing practices after Guardian investigations Thirty-four members of Congress are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate reports of widespread overcharging by some of America’s most-recognized brand-name retailers. The 28 October letter to the FTC comes in direct response to Guardian investigations of four of the nation’s largest dollar-store and convenience-store chains. Both...