A grassroots movement's "economic blackout" calls on consumers nationwide to avoid shopping at major retailers Friday in ...

A grassroots group is calling for a 24-hour “economic blackout,” and urging people not to shop at major retailers Friday as a ...

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

Retailers like Target, Amazon and Walmart have found themselves at the center of grassroots calls on social media (now in the ...

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

Activists have planned a boycott of major retailers, credit card companies, and other businesses in protest of corporate ...

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.

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

An "economic blackout" is a time when U.S. residents do not spend any money as an act of "economic resistance." The movement ...

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

Social media users are calling for a boycott. Economics and business professors weigh in on the movement's efficacy.

An "economic blackout" promoted on social media is underway but with no clear indication of how many people took part or ...