Many consumers are planning to refrain from spending money today during a one-day economic blackout. Here's what to know.

Meet The People's Union USA, the Movement Behind Today's 'Economic Blackout' The initiative arrives as consumers are growing weary of rising prices on goods and services. In 2022 alone, the price of food shot up by nearly 10% year-over-year,

The blackout is a form of protest by groups urging shoppers not to buy from major retailers due to rising prices and claims that big corporations have too much influence.