Days after a nationwide "economic blackout," a 40-day boycott of Target has begun — with more actions against major corporations upcoming. Here's why.

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?

One boycott is an “economic blackout” proposed for Feb. 28. On that day, consumers have been encouraged to refrain from spending any money in stores or online. A group called The People’s Union is one of the groups behind the Feb. 28 blackout campaign, which has spread over social media.