The 24-hour push to purchase nothing — especially from large retail chains — has caught fire on social media in recent weeks.
The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and is the movement’s first action, described as “a symbolic start to ...
John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of major chains on the last day of the month.
U.S. brick-and-mortar retail stores sold $7.05 trillion in merchandise in 2023, CapitolOneShopping posted on its website. America’s largest retailer is Walmart, with $533.96 billion in domestic sales ...
The Michigan residents were participating in a national economic blackout to send a message to retailers who've pulled back ...
The People's Union USA is also organizing a secondary 24-hour economic blackout on April 18, according to the flyer.
A grassroots organization is calling for a nationwide "economic blackout" Friday where American consumers pause shopping at ...
Protesters are planning an "economic blackout" for Feb. 28, and are calling for consumers to boycott major retailers for one ...