Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
'No Amazon, No Walmart.' Protest calling for 'economic blackout' has some celebrity support
A grassroots group is calling for a 24-hour “economic blackout,” and urging people not to shop at major retailers Friday as a ...
Consumers to Boycott Target, Walmart and Amazon in Feb. 28 ‘Economic Blackout’
Retailers like Target, Amazon and Walmart have found themselves at the center of grassroots calls on social media (now in the ...
Why Consumers Are Holding an ‘Economic Blackout’ Today
U.S. consumers are being encouraged to abstain from purchasing any non-essential goods today—on Feb. 28—as part of a 24-hour ...
Does an ‘economic blackout’ work? A Colorado Springs economist weighs in
After a series of social media posts calling for an economic blackout nationwide, the day finally arrived, and a Colorado Springs economist addressed the potential impact.
Friday's No-Shopping 'Economic Blackout' Is Everywhere Online — And Experts Have Thoughts
A Feb. 28 grassroots campaign is calling for a no-shopping boycott on all major retailers. Here's why (and if it will ...
Target To Bear The Brunt Of The ‘Economic Blackout’ With 40-Day ‘Target Fast’ To Follow
Target is being singled out in the 'Feb 28 Economic Blackout' with Black faith leaders calling for a 40-day boycott against ...
No add to cart: Shoppers launch 'economic blackout' to protest corporate corruption
An effort to encourage U.S. consumers to participate in a day of protest by not spending money Friday has picked up momentum ...