A nationwide 24-hour boycott, the 'Feb. 28 Economic Blackout,' aims to pressure major retailers over rising prices and policy ...
Organizers are calling the 24 hours of spending abstinence set to start at midnight an “economic blackout,” a term that's since been shared and debated online.
On Feb. 28, some American shoppers are participating in a 24-hour economic blackout intended to protest what activists say is ...
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The movement spawned from social media posts calling out frustration with corporate greed. In Northeast Ohio, there are plenty of places to shop local on February 28 and beyond. A favorite area for ...
The 'economic blackout' is a never-ending buffet of genuine grievances, but what are they? There's no one clear, overriding goal or message that resonates. Other campaigns have been more ambitious ...
U.S. consumers are being encouraged to abstain from purchasing any non-essential goods on Feb. 28 as part of a 24-hour buying ...
Consumers in New York and across the country are being encouraged to join a 24-hour economic boycott on Friday, one of ...
Today is the first of several economic blackout days where participants won't spend a dollar. Here's what to know if you plan ...
Consumers and activists are planning an ‘economic blackout’ on Feb. 28 that discourages all spending for 24 hours, especially ...
The biggest impact of the 24-hour economic blackout protest planned for Feb. 28 could be the strong message it sends about ...
John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of major chains on the last day of the month.