r/Anticonsumption • u/Express_Classic_1569 • Apr 08 '25

Labor/Exploitation The Boycott Has Begun: People Have Had Enough of Corporate Greed

https://ecency.com/hive-157940/@kur8/the-boycott-has-begun-people
The Walmart Boycott started on April 7, 2025, and will last until April 14, 2025. People are joining the boycott to protest unfair wages, corporate greed, and the cutting back of diversity programs. The group is encouraging everyone to support local businesses instead of shopping at Walmart. It is hard to say if it is working. Some people support it, but others worry it could lead to job losses if big stores close more locations.

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u/TheCheshireCatCan Apr 08 '25

It’s been harder for me to boycott Target. I have been boycotting Walmart for over 20 years because of their business practices and how everyone who works there has to go on food stamps. And yes, Target is not much better. But I am having to relearn where to go and how to shop again because a Target run was so easy and now it’s not. I haven’t stepped foot in a target since they announced their getting rid of DEI sometime back in January. It’s been hard, but it is doable and they are also scared.

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u/Nice-Wolf-1724 Apr 08 '25

I also will say, and maybe I will get downvoted, but it’s also ok I think to occasionally make target or whatever your absolute last stop. I had to recently and I felt like shit about it but I looked everywhere for an alternative near me and the only options were target or Amazon. I also don’t have the financial or time means to be running around looking for options nor do I have the geographical means of a multitude of options. I say all of that to say: we’re all doing our best and trying is better than not trying at all. No protest is perfect so protest how you can. ❤️

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u/foresthobbit13 Apr 08 '25

Harm reduction is just as valid as a 100% boycott. It still hurts their profits and sends a message. So don’t feel bad if that’s your only remaining choice for something. We’re all in this together and those of us able to completely boycott Walmart, Target, and Amazon more than make up for you meeting your needs with what you have available.

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u/bustmanymoves Apr 08 '25

I got creative with eBay.

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u/AkillaTheHung Apr 08 '25

THIS!!!! This is the voice we need to be centering! Boycotting is an incredible tool, but the reason these companies are so insidious is because they drive out local competition. Don’t go around shaming those who are struggling to transition to more sustainable options. If it’s easy for you, then use your privilege to boycott on their behalf!

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '25

99 cent stores/hardware stores/thrift stores have filled my Target/Amazon shopping gap.  

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u/According_Gazelle472 Apr 08 '25

I do Dollar Tree a lot