Dollar General Fell 4% as FTC, 20 States Sue Over Deceptive Pricing: “Betrayed the Trust”

Key TakeawaysDollar General shares fell about 4% on Monday after the FTC and 20 states sued the chain for charging shoppers more at the register than its shelf, tag and ad prices. Dollar General says the FTC demanded a payment far larger than any realistic estimate of the overcharges, and it plans to fight the case.