Due to declining consumer confidence, Walmart is facing a nationwide boycott, with customers being urged to avoid the locations and goods impacted by the blackout. The retail corporation is already experiencing a difficult start to 2025. The US retailer’s share price fell 3% last month after it lost around $22 billion in market value, and since they are worried about the impact import tariffs may have on their discretionary income and the possibility of rising inflation, consumers have been avoiding the market.
Additionally, the company was dealt another setback this week as calls were made to boycott its stores for the next seven days due to declining consumer trust. President Trump’s crackdown on DEI has prompted the People’s Union USA to target retail titans in response. Upon taking office, Trump issued an executive order ending government support for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Walmart stores and services will be affected due to the nationwide retail blackout
Walmart, one of several major corporations to reduce comparable programs that were started in 2020 and 2021 following the George Floyd tragedy, scaled back its DEI policies and activities in late 2024. The boycott is a protest against “corporate excess” and economic inequalities in addition to DEI reductions. John Schwarz, the founder of People’s Union USA, called for a week-long boycott of Walmart shopping and ordering from Monday, April 7, through April 14 in a TikTok message: This Monday marks the start of the blackout for those who are waging the battle.
No orders, no shopping, nothing for seven days. Furthermore, this is about strategy and our power, not hatred. Because there won’t be anything left to fight for if we don’t start fighting now. It’s time to take things seriously everywhere after seven days of economic opposition, not just at Walmart. Remain frugal and stop spending money on unnecessary things. The people are not the target of this movement. Our villages are safeguarded, we support one another, and we demonstrate to the giants that we are not scared to defend ourselves. Be careful and alert, but don’t keep quiet, my friends.
The boycott includes all US Walmart stores, related services, and subsidiaries. Walmart responded by telling Newsweek that their mission to help customers save money and live better lives is centered on serving communities. As one of the biggest corporate taxpayers in the nation, we not only pay our fair share but also act as an economic force multiplier, bolstering communities across the country by creating jobs, expanding our supplier base, and contributing more than $1.7 billion in cash and in-kind donations last year—equivalent to 8% of our profit before taxes—to neighborhood nonprofits and causes such as conservation, disaster assistance, hunger alleviation, and workforce development.
This is the reason why Walmart sees Trump’s trade war as an opportunity
Due to concerns about the effects of broad tariffs on China, Vietnam, and other international suppliers of goods, Walmart, the biggest retailer in the world, withdrew its financial guidance for the quarter. The boycott will affect all Walmart stores in the United States, along with related services and affiliates. Last Saturday, President Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on all nations. However, China will be subject to greater duties at a rate of 125%.
Nevertheless, Walmart confirmed its full-year sales and profit guidance and insisted that sales will increase by up to 4% throughout the quarter. Walmart anticipates a 4% annual increase in sales. Walmart declared that it was sure it could handle tariffs and the increasing likelihood of a recession. Early trading on Wednesday saw a 3% increase in Walmart’s stock, indicating that investors think the company is more equipped to deal with tariffs than most others. Analysts say Walmart’s massive scale and diverse supplier base will allow it to keep prices low for customers, even if tariffs increase the company’s costs Walmart may be able to outperform rivals in the market because of this.
