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

John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to ...

John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of ...

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

An effort to encourage U.S. consumers to participate in a day of protest by not spending money Friday has picked up momentum ...

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

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 the founder of The Peoples Union USA explains the economic blackout planned to start at midnight tonight. After ...

Here’s what you need to know about the economic blackout. Who is John Schwarz? John Schwarz is the founder of the Peoples ...

The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours ...

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.