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Family Dollar to Pay $63M to Settle Allegations of Systemic Register Overcharges

Family Dollar has agreed to a $63 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and 17 states to resolve allegations that it routinely charged customers more at the register than advertised. The agreement includes a $40 million fund for consumer refunds, a $20 million discount program, and mandatory pricing accuracy reforms. The settlement follows a Guardian investigation and precedes a similar pending lawsuit against rival Dollar General.

via KSL News|

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Family Dollar to Pay $63M to Settle Federal and State Charges of Systemic Register Overcharges

Family Dollar has agreed to a $63 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and 17 states to resolve allegations that it routinely charged customers more at the register than advertised on shelves, websites, or apps. The agreement, which requires judicial approval, mandates a $40 million consumer redress fund, a $20 million discount program, and the implementation of an independently certified pricing accuracy system. The settlement follows a Guardian investigation and precedes a similar, ongoing lawsuit against rival Dollar General.

via AP News|

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Dollar General Settles Price-Gouging Claims for $15 Million

Dollar General has agreed to pay at least $15 million to settle claims of overcharging customers across its US stores, following lawsuits and investigations into pricing inaccuracies, especially in rural and low-income areas. Customers who document overcharges may be eligible for refunds or discounts, and the company will implement measures to improve pricing accuracy. The settlement also includes monitoring and external audits, with the possibility of additional donations if costs exceed the settlement amount.

via The Guardian|

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