Weld, Larimer store inspections lead to $400K Dollar General fine

DENVER — Dollar General has agreed to pay a $400,000 fine and correct its business practices after a string of 2023 inspections at stores in Weld and Larimer counties led to an investigation by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office that found that the discount retailer charged consumers more for products at the register than prices listed on shelves.

“When shoppers are going to the store, they are entitled to pay the price at the cash register that they see on shelves,” Weiser, who is running for governor, said in a prepared statement. “In this case, Dollar General was telling their customers that they would be charged one price and actually charging them another, and I am now holding them accountable for this wrongful conduct. I will always fight for the rights of Colorado consumers and work to make sure they are treated fairly by businesses.”

Colorado Department of Agriculture inspectors conducted five 2023 inspections in Larimer and Weld counties, and Dollar General failed three, according to the AG’s office, which later conducted 18 of its own inspections.

“In addition to the fine, the settlement requires Dollar General to post signs in their stores telling customers it will honor the lowest price in the event of any discrepancy,” the AG’s office said. “To improve price accuracy, for the next three years the company has agreed to conduct price audits in all Colorado stores and improve employee training on price accuracy. Dollar General will provide the attorney general’s office with audit reports, including planned corrective actions if any audits reveal additional discrepancies.”

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