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Tampa Bay business owners react to the nationwide ‘economic blackout’

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The call went out today for a nationwide economic blackout, urging consumers to stop spending for 24 hours. At Black English Bookstore the shelves are filled with stories that amplify diverse voices. While Friday might look quieter than usual, the message behind it is anything but that. WATCH: Zelenskyy’s White House meeting with Trump, Vance turns to shouting match "The slowdown of business, I think I'm going to be ok…

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WFLA-TVWFLA-TV

Tampa Bay business owners react to the nationwide ‘economic blackout’

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The call went out today for a nationwide economic blackout, urging consumers to stop spending for 24 hours. At Black English Bookstore the shelves are filled with stories that amplify diverse voices. While Friday might look quieter than usual, the message behind it is anything but that. WATCH: Zelenskyy’s White House meeting with Trump, Vance turns to shouting match "The slowdown of business, I think I'm going to be ok…

·Tampa, United States
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11ALIVE11ALIVE

How to measure impact of economic blackout, boycotts

Millions of people are engaging in an 'economic blackout' nationwide. But will it really make an impact?

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WCNCWCNC

A national 'economic blackout' happened Friday. Will it make a dent for big companies?

While a Charlotte economist says not to expect a big dent for big companies, small business owners say it's helping people talk more about pivoting practices.

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BuzzfeedBuzzfeed

Americans Are Sharing Why They're Not Spending A Dime In The Economic Blackout

"My wife got terminated from the National Parks Service over Valentine's/President's Day, and my place of business is shuttering. Every day is an economic blackout day for us now."

·New York, United States
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USA TodayUSA Today

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.

·United States
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