Amazon, Walmart and Blackout Day

Many shoppers are planning to boycott major retailers on Feb. 28 to say companies like Amazon, Walmart, Target should keep ...
A Cambridge stitch lounge is closing on Friday in solidarity with the nationwide grassroots movement calling for an “economic blackout.” ...
Calls are mounting for consumers to boycott retailers. Here's why, and which California businesses are among those targeted.
The blackout will take place from 12 a.m. until 11.59 p.m., and during that time, those participating have been asked to boycott a number of stores.
“February 28 the 24-hour economic blackout, no Amazon, no Walmart, no fast food, no gas, not a single unnecessary dollar spent,” said John Schwarz, founder of The People’s Union USA in his ...