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 ...

His wife, Betsy Arakawa, was also found dead in their New Mexico home.

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

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

American consumers are calling for an economic blackout as part of a series of protests. “This is about solidarity and ...

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 ...

The "economic blackout" is a proposed 24-hour boycott set for Friday, Feb. 28. Consumers are urged to avoid spending any money online or in stores — and only support local businesses if there's an ...