Source: Axios
“A grassroots movement’s ‘economic blackout’ calls on consumers nationwide to avoid shopping at major retailers Friday in protest of corporate greed. The 24-hour boycott, organized by The People’s Union USA, asks consumers to not spend in stores or shop online to ‘disrupt the economy for one day.’ The initiative is a response to big name retailers rolling back their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. … ‘No Amazon, No Walmart, No Best Buy,’ The People’s Union USA website reads. ‘Nowhere!’ The initiative also urges participants not to spend money on fast food, on gas or at major retailers and to not use credit or debit cards for ‘non essential spending.'” [editor’s note: I predict that the actual economic impact of this will be nearly impossible to detect. It’s pretty badly thought out with respect to conveying any real message, let alone one with much support – TLK] (02/28/25)
https://www.axios.com/2025/02/28/economic-blackout-feb-28-no-shopping-day-boycott