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

Oklahomans might see fewer shoppers Friday after calls for US consumers to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout to ...

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

A group called "The People's Union" wants Americans to stop spending on fast food, gas and at major retailers on Feb. 28 as a ...

The campaign urges consumers to spend no money for 24 hours to remind corporations of their economic power. A social media ...

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

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

Consumers are being urged not to spend any money on Feb. 28 or, if an emergency arises, to shop local. Here's why.

Friday marks the first of four planned 24-hour spending blackouts. Another boycott, the 40-day Target fast, will coincide with Lent, which starts on March 5. The People’s Union USA, a grassroots group ...

A grassroots group called for a nationwide boycott of shopping at major retail chains. Learn how to participate here.

A broad range of Americans are organizing a 24-hour economic boycott on February 28th to protest the ongoing actions of the ...