Did the Nationwide Economic Blackout Work? What Amazon Data Shows
After a nationwide economic blackout on February 28 gained traction, some might wonder if the push was successful.
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 ...
'No Amazon, No Walmart.' Protest calling for 'economic blackout' has some celebrity support
A grassroots group is calling for a 24-hour “economic blackout,” and urging people not to shop at major retailers Friday as a ...
Today’s ‘economic blackout’ began from an unlikely source. But it’s tapped into Americans’ anger
John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of ...
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A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know
Another nationwide “economic blackout” is scheduled for March 28, also lasting 24 hours. NPR has reached out to Amazon, Whole Foods and Nestlé for comments but has yet to receive a response. The ...
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 ...