Reported about 7 hours ago
On Feb 28, 2025, an online campaign called for an 'economic blackout' where Americans are urged to refrain from spending for 24 hours at major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Amazon. This movement, initiated by John Schwarz of The People’s Union, aims to protest against perceived price gouging and tax avoidance by corporations, while coinciding with concerns over companies reversing their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The initiative sees support from various advocacy groups and indicates a potential shift in consumer behavior as foot traffic at the targeted retailers has reportedly decreased.
Source: YAHOO