Family Dollar to pay $63m to settle overcharging allegations
The Guardian US reports that Family Dollar will pay $63m to settle claims by state and federal authorities that it frequently overcharged customers for milk, diapers, batteries, toilet paper and other household goods. The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states announced the enforcement action Thursday. According to the outlet, the action followed a Guardian investigation into the pricing practices of Family Dollar and its larger rival.
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Family Dollar to pay $63m to settle overcharging allegations
Dollar-store chain’s settlement with FTC and state officials comes after Guardian exposé of its pricing practices Discount store giant Family Dollar will pay $63m to settle claims by state and federal authorities that it frequently overcharged its customers for milk, diapers, batteries, toilet paper and other household goods. The enforcement action announced Thursday by the Federal Trade Commission and 17 states followed a Guardian investigation that revealed Family Dollar and its larger rival,
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