Walmart, Target and Economic Blackout

Did Economic Blackout Work? What Target, Amazon, Walmart Data Shows
The February economic blackout saw Target and Walmart traffic drop, Amazon sales rise slightly and Costco web traffic increase.
Economic blackout on Friday: will Target, Walmart be open?
A 24-hour nationwide consumer spending freeze, orchestrated in response to corporate and political greed, will begin on Friday.
'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 form of protest against corporations, politicians and banks — and the social media-driven campaign has gained traction among several celebrities.
What is the ‘economic blackout’ on February 28 people are talking about – and will it work?
Social media users are calling for a boycott. Economics and business professors weigh in on the movement's efficacy.
Did the Economic Blackout Work? Impact of the Boycott
Now that the first of three economic blackouts by The People’s Union USA is over, what were the results? Find out if there was any impact on major businesses.
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 blackout that aims to showcase the economic power of everyday people.
Economic blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
The People’s Union USA plans another broad-based economic blackout on March 28. It is also promoting weeklong consumer boycotts of specific retailers — Walmart and Amazon — as well as global food giants Nestle and General Mills.
Economic blackout on Feb. 28 sees mixed support in Oklahoma: What to know about the boycott
Oklahomans might see fewer shoppers Friday after calls for US consumers to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout to protest DEI rollbacks.
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.
'Economic Blackout' Asks You to Boycott Amazon for a Week
The People's Union USA grassroots movement wants consumers to give up Amazon purchases, Prime Video, Whole Foods, Twitch, Ring and Alexa for a whole week.
What are the results from the Feb. 28 economic blackout? See what data shows.
Did the effort nationwide by consumers to not spend money on Feb. 28 make an impact on the economy? Here's what some data shows.
Some consumers are not spending money for today's economic blackout. Here's what to know.
Many consumers are planning to refrain from spending money today during a one-day economic blackout. Here's what to know.
Economic protests encouraging people to shop local
The protests are to encourage people to stop spending at corporations like Walmart and, instead, put those dollars back into ...
Nationwide Economic Blackout Is Friday: What to Know
The boycott is being organized by the People's Union USA and targets major retailers Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy.
40-Day Target boycott begins today, Amazon, Walmart boycotts coming soon over DEI backtracking
In response to Target's DEI reversal, some shoppers are boycotting the retailer as Amazon, Walmart freezes loom. Here's why consumers refuse to spend.
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 ...
Does an ‘economic blackout’ work? A Colorado Springs economist weighs in
After a series of social media posts calling for an economic blackout nationwide, the day finally arrived, and a Colorado Springs economist addressed the potential impact.
Community-owned St. Paul market notices uptick in business amid "economic blackout"
A community-owned store in St. Paul noticed an uptick in people walking through the door amid a movement urging Americans to ...