The People's Union USA is also organizing a secondary 24-hour economic blackout on April 18, according to the flyer.

Will the economic blackout work? Here's your guide to the boycott on Feb. 28 where Americans are being encouraged to buy ...

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

A grassroots movement's "economic blackout" calls on consumers nationwide to avoid shopping at major retailers Friday in ...

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

Retailers like Target, Amazon and Walmart have found themselves at the center of grassroots calls on social media (now in the ...

An "economic blackout" is a time when U.S. residents do not spend any money as an act of "economic resistance." The movement ...

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

The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.

A retail boycott is hitting major US businesses Friday as an online campaign calls for Americans to spend nothing at places ...

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

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