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Friday's consumer boycott passed largely unnoticed but backers say they'll be back
So what happened with the Great Consumer Boycott of 2025? It was scheduled for Friday, February 28 and was supposed to be the ...
The People's Union USA: Group Behind the Economic Blackout
The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and was its first action, described as “a symbolic start to economic ...
Why Consumers Held an ‘Economic Blackout’ on Feb. 28
U.S. consumers were encouraged to abstain from purchasing any non-essential goods on Feb. 28, as part of a 24-hour buying ...
Economic blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
An “economic blackout” promoted on social media was underway Friday but with no clear indication of how many people took part ...
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A 24-hour 'economic blackout' is underway. Here's what to know
The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours ...
Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's "Economic Blackout"?
The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and ...
Small businesses in Chicago encourage consumers to shop local amid economic blackout
The blackout is a form of protest by groups urging shoppers not to buy from major retailers due to rising prices and claims ...
The Man Behind the ‘Economic Blackout’ Served Time for a Sex-Related Offense
John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to ...
Which stores are shoppers boycotting? About the economic blackouts
The Feb. 28 blackout is one of several boycotts planned by groups of consumers over the coming months to make their voices ...
It's 'economic blackout' day as campaign encourages Americans not to spend for 24 hours
A retail boycott is hitting major US businesses Friday as an online campaign calls for Americans to spend nothing at places ...