Amazon Defies 'Economic Blackout'

What are the results from the Feb. 28 economic blackout? See what data shows.
Did the effort nationwide by consumers to not spend money on Feb. 28 make an impact on the economy? Here's what some data shows.
Amazon Defies ‘Economic Blackout’ As Sales Climb During Boycott
Despite calls for an "economic blackout" targeting major retailers on February 28th, early data reveals Amazon sales actually increased during the boycott period.
Did the Nationwide Economic Blackout Work? What Amazon Data Shows
After a nationwide economic blackout on February 28 gained traction, some might wonder if the push was successful.
Will the economic blackout work? Here's what to know about the 24-hour boycott on Feb. 28
Will the economic blackout work? Here's your guide to the boycott on Feb. 28 where Americans are being encouraged to buy nothing for a day.
Why Consumers Held an ‘Economic Blackout’ on Feb. 28
U.S. consumers were 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.
What is the ‘economic blackout’ on February 28 people are talking about – and will it work?
Social media users are calling for a boycott. Economics and business professors weigh in on the movement's efficacy.
What is an 'economic blackout'? Why people in Texas are boycotting businesses for 24 hours
In protest of the new U.S. administration under President Donald Trump, residents are refusing to spend money today in an economic blackout. Here's why.
Consumers to Boycott Target, Walmart and Amazon in Feb. 28 ‘Economic Blackout’
Retailers like Target, Amazon and Walmart have found themselves at the center of grassroots calls on social media (now in the tens of thousands) to boycott spending on Feb. 28. Could Yellow's Bankruptcy Make Room for Amazon to Take Trucking Market Share?
Did the Economic Blackout Work? Impact of the Boycott
Now that the first of three economic blackouts by The People’s Union USA is over, what were the results? Find out if there was any impact on major businesses.
National economic blackout: What you need to know about the 'no-spend' day
Activists have planned a boycott of major retailers, credit card companies, and other businesses in protest of corporate greed.
'Economic Blackout' protest in Vermont
Economic Blackout' protest in Vermont
Nationwide Economic Blackout: Boycott Dates for Target, Amazon, Others
The People's Union USA is also organizing a secondary 24-hour economic blackout on April 18, according to the flyer.
Some consumers are not spending money for today's economic blackout. Here's what to know.
Many consumers are planning to refrain from spending money today during a one-day economic blackout. Here's what to know.
Today’s ‘economic blackout’ began from an unlikely source. But it’s tapped into Americans’ anger
John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of ...
A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know
The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.
On ‘blackout’ boycott day, some closed their wallets, while others went shopping
The 24-hour push to purchase nothing — especially from large retail chains — has caught fire on social media in recent weeks.