Friday’s ‘economic blackout day’ boycott shows shoppers are fed up with high prices. Will it hit retailers where it hurts?
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Group calls for 'economic blackout' boycott Friday
Grassroots group People's Union USA is organizing a "blackout" boycott of major businesses on Friday to protest against corporate greed and high costs, with the goal of uniting Americans against ...The Hill - 3h -
What to know about Friday's economic blackout planned against retailers
An economic blackout has been planned for Friday. The movement calls on consumers to avoid all unnecessary spending, especially at major retailers. The boycott aims to call attention to higher ...CBS News - 2h -
No add to cart: Shoppers launch 'economic blackout' to protest corporate corruption
An effort to encourage U.S. consumers to participate in a day of protest by not spending money Friday has picked up momentum online, with thousands of people across social media saying they plan to ...NBC News - 3h -
Why Americans are planning an "economic blackout" day
Activists are planning an "economic blackout" day on Feb. 28 to limit spending at major retailers. The move is part of a growing protest to rising prices across the nation. Betty Lin-Fisher, a ...CBS News - 22h -
Friday’s ‘economic blackout’ is a fool’s errand — and gives ‘woke’ a bad name
Organized by the People’s Union USA, it aims to boycott major retailers for 24 hours.MarketWatch - 1h -
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Home price growth has slowed. But high costs, economic worries have some buyers retreating
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Today’s ‘economic blackout’ is just performance art
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