Family Dollar to pay $63M after FTC says it overcharged customers
The discount retailer failed to honor prices displayed on store shelves, on price tags and in ads, the FTC and multiple states alleged.
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The discount retailer failed to honor prices displayed on store shelves, on price tags and in ads, the FTC and multiple states alleged.
Some major retailers are struggling to attract customers, leading to more than 7,100 store closures in 2024 — a 69% jump from a year ago.
Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar nearly a decade ago but has struggled to keep the chain of stores profitable.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
Dollar General this week said their consumers are struggling. Meanwhile, Family Dollar plans to close 1,000 locations.
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