Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sent a notice of intended action (PDF) to Five Below, urging the retail chain to address repeated allegations of scanner overcharges and failing to clearly display item prices. The Attorney General contends that Five Below has committed pricing violations under the Michigan Shopping Reform and Modernization Act and the Michigan Consumer Protection Act at nearly 20 stores in Michigan on 30 separate occasions.
“Shoppers should know the price they see on the shelf is what they will be charged, and repeated overcharging violations are unacceptable,” Nessel said. “I want to thank MDARD for their work in identifying these violations and urge consumers to remain vigilant against overcharges when they shop.”