Why are some shoppers boycotting Walmart this week?
Another weeklong Walmart boycott is set to start Tuesday and will continue through Memorial Day.
The company has been facing backlash since rolling back DEI programs in the past year but grassroots advocacy group The People's Union USA, which is led by John Schwarz and organized the first Walmart blackout in early April as well as this second one, told The Arizona Republic the actions of The People's Union USA are not directly tied to companies' DEI stances.
"The mission of The People's Union USA is to hold corporations and corrupt systems accountable, not with violence or empty promises, but with the one thing that actually affects them, the money we spend," Schwarz said to The Arizona Republic via email.
Here's what New York shoppers should know.
The weeklong Walmart boycott begins Tuesday, May 20, and runs through Monday, May 26.
While specific details haven't been released about this boycott, April's boycott included the chain's stores, online platforms, and Sam's Club, Walmart's membership-only warehouse.
There are 82 Walmart Supercenters in the Empire State, according to the chain's website, as well as 16 discount stores and one neighborhood market.
100 Elmridge Center Drive in Greece
3800 Dewey Ave. in Greece
1490 Hudson Ave. in Rochester
2150 Chili Ave. in Gates
1200 Marketplace Drive in Henrietta
441 Commerce Drive in Victor
1990 Brandt Point Drive in Webster
There are 12 Sam's Club warehouses across New York, according to Walmart's website.
What to know: Why are some shoppers boycotting Walmart this week?
The People's Union USA has more consumer boycotts through July. Here's the schedule:
Target: June 3-9
McDonald's: June 24-30
Independence Day boycott: July 4
Contributing: The Arizona Republic reporter Reia Li
Emily Barnes on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network's New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@gannett.com.
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