The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and ...

A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.

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.

Wearing that T-shirt while browsing the aisles of Kroger KR on March 1 — because sooner or later you know you’ll give in and ...

The 24-hour economic blackout aimed to protest corporate and political influence, but early data suggests minimal impact.

The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and is the movement’s first action, described as “a symbolic start to ...

Many consumers are planning to refrain from spending money today during a one-day economic blackout. Here's what to know in ...

Many consumers are planning to refrain from spending money today during a one-day economic blackout. Here's what to know.

U.S. consumers are being encouraged to abstain from purchasing any non-essential goods on Feb. 28 as part of a 24-hour buying ...

The boycott planned for Feb. 28 garnered attention on social media and calls for consumers not to make any purchases.

A retail boycott is hitting major US businesses Friday as an online campaign calls for Americans to spend nothing at places ...

Calls rang out on social media to purchase nothing on Friday, but not everyone thought the boycott was time well spent.