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

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

Shoppers across the country are taking part in an “Economic Blackout”, avoiding major retail stores in protest of the ...

If they have to spend, they are encouraged to buy from a local business.  It is difficult to gauge the economic ...

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

The blackout urges customers not to spend any money Feb. 28, as a form of resistance against major corporations rolling back ...

Target is being singled out in the 'Feb 28 Economic Blackout' with Black faith leaders calling for a 40-day boycott against ...

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

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 activist group has called for a complete boycott of consumer spending in the U.S. on Friday. How much impact could it ...

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