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

A community-owned store in St. Paul noticed an uptick in people walking through the door amid a movement urging Americans to ...

Friday, a nationwide movement asked people to keep their hard earned money in their pockets for 24 hours also happened in ...

Feb. 28 marked a nationwide, 24-hour ‘economic blackout’, with organizers urging Americans to refrain from spending money.

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

Consumers nationwide are being encouraged to put away their wallets today as part of a social media movement calling for an ...

Many consumers nationwide plan to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout on Friday, which started after midnight, to ...

Feb. 28, there was a call for a 24-hour "economic blackout" to protest the alleged malign influence of billionaires, big ...

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

One day can make a difference to retailers, but the biggest impact of the 24-hour economic blackout protest could be the ...

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

The blackout is a form of protest by groups urging shoppers not to buy from major retailers due to rising prices and claims ...