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 ...

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 ...

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

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

The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours ...

Many consumers are planning to refrain from spending money today during a one-day economic blackout. Here's what to know in ...

A retail boycott is hitting major US businesses Friday as an online campaign calls for Americans to spend nothing at places ...

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

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