The February economic blackout saw Target and Walmart traffic drop, Amazon sales rise slightly and Costco web traffic increase.

Did the effort nationwide by consumers to not spend money on Feb. 28 make an impact on the economy? Here's what some data shows.

U.S. consumers were encouraged to abstain from purchasing any non-essential goods on Feb. 28, as part of a 24-hour buying blackout that aims to showcase the economic power of everyday people.