What Is Blackout Friday? Learn About the February 28 Economic Boycott
A grassroots group called for a nationwide boycott of shopping at major retail chains. Learn how to participate here.
What’s behind today’s ‘economic blackout’?
The People’s Union USA calls the 24 hours of spending abstinence an “economic blackout,” a term that has since been shared and debated on social media. The activist movement said it also plans to ...
Nationwide Economic Blackout: Boycott Dates for Target, Amazon, Others
The People's Union USA is also organizing a secondary 24-hour economic blackout on April 18, according to the flyer.
Friday's 'economic blackout day' boycott shows shoppers are fed up with high prices. Will it hit retailers where it hurts?
The companies singled out for skipping during Friday's economic blackout include behemoths like Amazon (AMZN), which is worth $2.27 trillion, and Walmart (WMT), worth over $770 billion. Neither ...
Which stores are shoppers boycotting? About the economic blackouts
The Feb. 28 blackout is one of several boycotts planned by groups of consumers over the coming months to make their voices ...
It's 'economic blackout' day as campaign encourages Americans not to spend for 24 hours
A retail boycott is hitting major US businesses Friday as an online campaign calls for Americans to spend nothing at places ...
Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
From boycotts to ‘good-buys,’ consumers are showing support for DEI
As some companies roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, many consumers are rallying behind small businesses ...
Why is there an 'economic blackout' on Feb. 28? What to know about boycott in Oklahoma
Oklahomans might see fewer shoppers Friday after calls for US consumers to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout to protest DEI rollbacks.
Here's what to know about the Feb. 28 economic blackout in Missouri
Many consumers are planning to refrain from spending money today during a one-day economic blackout. Here's what to know in Missouri.
People are boycotting Target, Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy and more on Feb. 28. Here’s why
The movement, which a group named The People’s Union USA has started, is called “The 24-Hour Economic Blackout.” The “24-Hour ...
Economic Blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference for DEI backlash?
A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money Friday as an act of “economic resistance” to ...