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2026
FTC and states sue Dollar General over alleged overcharging
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states sued Dollar General, alleging that it routinely charged customers prices higher than those shown on price tags or in advertisements. Dollar General denied the allegations.
2026
North Carolina fines Dollar General stores for pricing errors
North Carolina state inspectors fined several Dollar General stores for price-scanning errors during the third quarter of 2026. The article reports that the stores were among 19 stores in 14 counties fined during that quarter.
2026
North Carolina files lawsuit against Dollar General over alleged overcharging
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has filed a lawsuit accusing Dollar General of repeatedly charging customers more at checkout than the prices advertised on store shelves. These are allegations in the lawsuit; the article does not report a court determination.
2026
Wisconsin and federal authorities sue Dollar General over alleged deceptive pricing
The Wisconsin Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other states sued Dollar General Corporation, alleging that it routinely charged customers more at checkout than prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements.
2026
States and FTC join lawsuit against Dollar General
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 state attorneys general, including Ohio, joined a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging that the retailer knowingly continued to overcharge customers and failed to fix deceptive pricing.
2026
Dollar General says it trimmed 1,500 SKUs
Dollar General said in March 2026 that it had trimmed 1,500 SKUs, a reduction the company said provided benefits to the overall supply chain; in August, CEO Todd Vasos said the team is looking at continued, more surgical SKU rationalization.
2022
Dollar General partners with Central Shenandoah Health District for vaccination clinics
The Central Shenandoah Health District partnered with Dollar General stores to provide COVID-19 vaccinations at mobile clinics in participating stores’ parking lots in the coming weeks.
2021
OSHA fines Dollar General over Mobile store safety violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Dollar General $321,827 over reported safety violations at a store in Mobile, Alabama, including unsafe emergency exits and worker exposure to hazards.
2021
Dollar General opens DGX grocery store in downtown Grand Rapids
Dollar General opened a DGX grocery store in downtown Grand Rapids, at the Fifth Third Center at 111 Lyon NW.
2021
Axonify partners with Dollar General for employee training
Axonify announced an employee training partnership with Dollar General. Dollar General will use Axonify's training platform and Content Marketplace for learning and development for more than 157,000 frontline, supply chain, and corporate employees.
2020
Dollar General announces Popshelf discount chain
Dollar General announced its Popshelf discount retail concept, aimed at suburban shoppers with more cash to spend. Its first stores were planned to open in Nashville that month.
2020
Dollar General opens North Codorus Township store
Dollar General opened a store in the 400 block of North Main Street in North Codorus Township, Pennsylvania. The article does not give the opening date.
2020
Dollar General announces a planned Loganville store
Dollar General has another store planned in Loganville borough; the article says no opening date was given.
2020
Former Dollar General employee files injury lawsuit
Former Dollar General employee Timothy Ray Ramos filed an injury lawsuit against Dollar General in San Antonio after being injured in robberies at one of its stores. He is seeking $1 million, according to the report.
2020
Dollar General offers 10% discount to first responders and medical personnel
Dollar General began offering a 10% discount to eligible first responders, activated National Guardsmen and medical personnel on March 30, through April 30, with a possible extension depending on the severity of the pandemic.
2019
Dollar General opens its 16,000th store in Panama City
Dollar General opened its 16,000th store on East 3rd Street in Panama City on September 28, 2019.