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Economic blackout urges US consumers to avoid purchases Friday
The People's Union USA wants consumers to abstain from making in-store or online purchases, but research shows just 16% of U.S. consumers plan to participate.
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Economic Blackout: Will a 24-Hour Boycott Make a Difference?
A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money Friday as an act of “economic resistance” to ...
Friday’s ‘economic blackout day’ boycott shows shoppers are fed up with high prices. Will it hit retailers where it hurts?
One day can make a difference to retailers, but the biggest impact of the 24-hour economic blackout protest could be the ...
Why is there an 'economic blackout' on Feb. 28? What to know about boycott in Oklahoma
Oklahomans might see fewer shoppers Friday after calls for US consumers to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout to ...
Empty store aisles? Consumers say they're boycotting these retailers Feb. 28
The Feb. 28 blackout is one of several boycotts planned by groups of consumers over the coming months to make their voices ...