Activists are launching a "blackout" boycott against major corporations, challenging the estimated $1 trillion holiday spending forecast.

A new movement is sweeping the nation on February 28, 2025, calling for a mass boycott of shopping at major retailers. The day — known online as “Blackout Friday” or the “economic blackout” — ...

"The Mass Blackout isn’t just about not spending. It’s about rerouting our time, money, and energy back into our communities." ...

Some U.S. consumers participated in a 24-hour buying boycott on Feb. 28, targeting all economic activity—especially major retailers—as a way to show politicians that everyday consumers can control the ...

Activists call for nationwide Black Friday economic blackouts, targeting large corporations and encouraging support for small, local businesses.

CINCINNATI (WKR) - Small business owners in Cincinnati are encouraging consumers to shop locally during the economic blackout planned for Friday. The movement was created by The People's Union USA, a ...

The economic blackout is simple: don't purchase anything on February 28. The People’s Union USA is calling for a blackout today, Feb. 28. The grassroots organization has asked Americans not to spend ...