John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of major chains on the last day of the month.

A Feb. 28 grassroots campaign is calling for a no-shopping boycott on all major retailers. Here's why (and if it will actually work).

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.

The call to action — or rather inaction — is asking that American consumers refrain from making any purchases at major retailers on Friday, Feb. 28. Jermont Terry reports.

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.

Here’s what you need to know about the economic blackout. John Schwarz is the founder of the Peoples Union USA and lives in the Chicago area. The 57-year-old meditation teacher said he came up with the idea for a boycott as he was searching for a way to take action in response to the tumultuous start of the Trump administration,

Protesters are planning an "economic blackout" for Feb. 28, and are calling for consumers to boycott major retailers for one day.

Americans are being encouraged to participate in an “economic blackout” on Friday, Feb. 28, the first in a series of consumer protests. The movement is being spearheaded by Th