Over the past few weeks, information has been spreading on social media about a nationwide economic protest called the "Feb 28 Economic Blackout." The call to action — or rather inaction — is ...

NEW YORK — (AP) — An “economic blackout” promoted on social media was underway Friday but with no clear indication of how many people took part or whether national retailers and restaurant ...

In an Economic Blackout set for Friday, groups are urging Americans not to spend any money on Friday as a form of protest. The blackout is seeing support in Chicago. The call to action — or ...

Data is starting to come in from the Feb. 28 consumer one-day economic blackout as more boycotts of specific retailers prepare to launch, including a 40-day fast against Target that starts ...