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A nationwide spending boycott against Walmart starts May 20. Here's how long it lasts, why it's happening, and where you should shop instead.
Walmart boycott is happening now. New national economic blackout, more spending protests against Target, McDonald's coming in June. What to know
Walmart faces a second week-long boycott, starting May 20, organized by The People’s Union USA, protesting alleged unethical practices like crushing small businesses and underpaying employees. The group criticizes Walmart's tax practices and rollback of DEI efforts.
Led by grassroots organization The People's Union USA, "Walmart Boycott 2.0" is part of a series of protests against major corporations, including Amazon and Target, which most notably scaled back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
Walmart (WMT) has had its hands full battling the growing threat of tariffs, which are taxes companies pay to import goods. The retail giant has warned consumers over the past few months that President Donald Trump’s tariff policy,
"New Birth is standing 10 toes down outside of Target, and we're gonna do it for 9 minutes and 40 seconds," said an Atlanta pastor.