The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and ...

John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to ...

John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of ...

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

Wearing that T-shirt while browsing the aisles of Kroger KR on March 1 — because sooner or later you know you’ll give in and ...

An effort to encourage U.S. consumers to participate in a day of protest by not spending money Friday has picked up momentum ...

John Schwarz the founder of The Peoples Union USA explains the economic blackout planned to start at midnight tonight. After ...

Target is being singled out in the 'Feb 28 Economic Blackout' with Black faith leaders calling for a 40-day boycott against ...

If they have to spend, they are encouraged to buy from a local business.  It is difficult to gauge the economic ...

The boycott planned for Feb. 28 garnered attention on social media and calls for consumers not to make any purchases.

The 24-hour economic blackout aimed to protest corporate and political influence, but early data suggests minimal impact.

Calls rang out on social media to purchase nothing on Friday, but not everyone thought the boycott was time well spent.