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USA TODAY on MSN · 6h

Some consumers are not spending money for today's economic blackout. Here's what to know.

If they have to spend, they are encouraged to buy from a local business. It is difficult to gauge the economic impact of a one-day action with data. But one measure showed Amazon sales were up slightly instead of down.

Time on MSN · 19h

Why Consumers Are Holding an ‘Economic Blackout’ Today

U.S. consumers are being 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.

Why Americans Are Calling for an 'Economic Blackout' on Feb. 28

We fight for fairness, economic justice, and real systemic change, something neither party has prioritized.” The People's Union USA encourages consumers to avoid spending if possible for the full 24 hours on Feb.

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Associated Press · 10h

Economic blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?

An “economic blackout” promoted on social media is underway but with no clear indication of how many people took part or whether retail companies and restaurants will notice any effect from the grassroots protest.

USA TODAY on MSN · 7h

'Our dollars do count': These shoppers are using an economic blackout against companies

Some shoppers vow to join economic blackouts and other efforts to push back against companies they believe have reneged on diversity initiatives.

Boston.com on MSN · 11h

Readers are participating in Friday’s ‘economic blackout.’ Here’s why.

A grassroots organization is encouraging consumers to participate in an “ economic blackout ” on Friday as an act of “economic resistance” against corporate greed – a movement Boston.com readers, and some local businesses, say they are participating in.

12h

Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?

A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.

13h

What’s the deal with today’s ‘economic blackout?’ Here’s what to know.

People’s Union USA says the blackout comes in response to the fact that “corporations and banks only care about their bottom ...

10hon MSN

Meet The People’s Union USA, the Movement Behind Today’s ‘Economic Blackout’

The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and is the movement’s first action, described as “a symbolic start to ...

6h

Economic blackout takes over social media — but is it working?

Consumers nationwide are being encouraged to put away their wallets today as part of a social media movement calling for an ...

6hon MSN

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 ...

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