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Albertsons is accused of overcharging customers for years via buy-one-get-one free offers.
Washington sued Albertsons for allegedly overcharging customers through deceptive BOGO promotions since 2019.
KEY POINTS
- Albertsons reportedly increased prices up to 84% before BOGO deals, per the state's investigation.
- At least 3.1 million transactions and $19.6 million in alleged overcharges are cited in the lawsuit.
- Albertsons paid $107 million in Oregon to settle similar claims, but Washington's previous private settlement terms were undisclosed.
- State investigators are examining if retailers tailor prices to customers using personal data.
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