The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and ...

John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to ...

John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of ...

Wearing that T-shirt while browsing the aisles of Kroger KR on March 1 — because sooner or later you know you’ll give in and ...

The boycott planned for Feb. 28 garnered attention on social media and calls for consumers not to make any purchases.

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

Target is being singled out in the 'Feb 28 Economic Blackout' with Black faith leaders calling for a 40-day boycott against ...

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

The 24-hour economic blackout aimed to protest corporate and political influence, but early data suggests minimal impact.

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

An effort to encourage U.S. consumers to participate in a day of protest by not spending money Friday has picked up momentum ...

Calls rang out on social media to purchase nothing on Friday, but not everyone thought the boycott was time well spent.