Dollar General Settles With US Over Widespread Safety Claims (2)

Dollar General Corp. agreed to a sweeping companywide settlement with US safety regulators, a potential turning point for the nation’s most ubiquitous retailer after years of controversy about safety conditions in its stores.

The company will pay $12 million in penalties and agreed to establish new safety protocols, hire more safety staff and significantly reduce store inventory to avoid obstructed exits, the US Department of Labor said. Dollar General has also brought in outside experts to identify hazards and conduct surprise audits. If issues are identified and not fixed within 48 hours, the retailer could be required to pay $100,000 ...