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To let you know that Ocado think women’s rights are “hateful political views”?

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SidewaysOtter · 17/04/2025 18:36

Have a look at MNHQ’s post on this thread: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/womens_rights/5316215-thank-you-mnhq?reply=143605436&utm_campaign=reply&utm_medium=share

“When we included a call to clarify the definition of sex in the Equality Act in our 2024 Mumsnet Manifesto, Ocado – who had been excited about a partnership – abruptly pulled out, citing Mumsnet’s “hateful political views”. Despite repeated attempts to explain our position – as a platform committed to amplifying women’s voices – they’ve refused to speak to us ever since.”

I was about to start shopping with them for occasional “stocking up” deliveries but they won’t be getting a penny of my money if this is their view of women’s rights. Obviously not everyone feels as I do but I should imagine women make up the majority of their customers. I won’t support a business that thinks women’s rights - or even just women being given a space in which to speak and discuss - is “hateful”.

So fuck off, Ocado, and you can take your hateful political views with you.

Page 6 | Thank you MNHQ | Mumsnet

I don't post much on here anymore but just wanted to take a moment today to thank Mumsnet {mention:MNHQ} and Justine in particular for standing strong...

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/womens_rights/5316215-thank-you-mnhq?reply=143605436

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GCAcademic · 18/04/2025 12:45

Chersfrozenface · 18/04/2025 12:42

Is that the beeping of a reversing ferret?

Yes, it's always a very recognisable sound:

"It wasn't us, gov. It was a contractor / intern / someone who is no longer with us"

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SidewaysOtter · 18/04/2025 12:44

Chersfrozenface · 18/04/2025 12:42

Is that the beeping of a reversing ferret?

🚨 🚨 STAND CLEAR, I REPEAT STAND CLEAR, THIS FERRET IS REVERSING 🚨 🚨

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SnowflakeSmasher86 · 18/04/2025 12:43

Oh FFS i just started using Ocado as I’ve had massive problems with my Morrisons deliveries. I was really impressed with their stuff (have a delivery coming today so too late to cancel now). Why do these companies insist on biting the hand that feeds them?

OCADO LOOK AFTER YOUR FEMALE CUSTOMERS YOU TWATS!!

TheSecondMrsCampbellBlack · 18/04/2025 12:43

I spend about £1.2 a month with Ocado but will go elsewhere if they stick with TWAW

Chersfrozenface · 18/04/2025 12:42

Is that the beeping of a reversing ferret?

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SidewaysOtter · 18/04/2025 12:39

EasterParadeHats · 18/04/2025 12:36

@DamsonGoldfinch that's a very big response initially to mnhq from a mere contractor??

Isn’t it just?

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SidewaysOtter · 18/04/2025 12:38

They’ve apologised! I mean, it’s all very weaselly as they’ve blamed someone else (🙄) and a bit begrudging but it is an apology nonetheless!

x.com/ocado/status/1913185791271903512?s=46

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EasterParadeHats · 18/04/2025 12:37

so they will partner mn??

EasterParadeHats · 18/04/2025 12:36

@DamsonGoldfinch that's a very big response initially to mnhq from a mere contractor??

CaptainCarrotsBigSword · 18/04/2025 12:30

Thanks, @DamsonGoldfinch .

How quickly that reverse gear can be found, eh.

DamsonGoldfinch · 18/04/2025 12:23

The person’s name and some personal info redacted.

To let you know that Ocado think women’s rights are “hateful political views”?
CaptainCarrotsBigSword · 18/04/2025 12:20

Interesting Damson, can you screenshot?

@justinemumsnet have you received an official apology from Ocado? @mnhq

DamsonGoldfinch · 18/04/2025 12:17

I have been in touch with Ocado and got the following response:

These comments are not representative of us as a company, and we believe they were made by a temporary contractor who is no longer with the business. We apologise unreservedly to Mumsnet.

OldCottageGreenhouse · 18/04/2025 12:03

Sarah2891 · 18/04/2025 11:38

Yep. I'm disabled so it's a big bonus for me that everything is in bags and I don't have to remove items from the crates. Much easier.

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Same. I have to put my family first so I shall continue using them for the same reasons. I need those bags! I have asked Asda, Morrisons, Tesco & Sainsbury’s if they can make adjustments for my disability by allowing me to pay for my shopping to arrive in bags and each of them have said a variance of “absolutely not. No way”. So Ocado it is.

Besides, it doesn’t matter what Ocado’s social media team’s personal views are, this week’s ruling still stands. Shopping with them doesn’t reinforce their views! They’re always going to have lots of customers. There’s tens of thousands (if not hundreds of thousands) of people who fall into the category of either agreeing with their views, not caring either way or those who don’t know anything about their views. Even if they lose a thousand customers as a result of this post on Mumsnet, it won’t make a dent in their numbers.

OldCottageGreenhouse · 18/04/2025 11:52

Surely this is just the views of their social media team, though?

Sarah2891 · 18/04/2025 11:38

CiscoTS · 18/04/2025 10:36

Same for me to be honest.

They still bring their shopping in bags 😆

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Yep. I'm disabled so it's a big bonus for me that everything is in bags and I don't have to remove items from the crates. Much easier.

notnorman · 18/04/2025 10:53

ConstructionTime · 18/04/2025 01:05

If you're housebound and don't have many other good alternatives of reliable supermarket delivery, you don't have to cut the branch you're sitting on.
There are so many annoying companies, plenty to choose from you can boycott instead 😉
This is similar to "I have 50€ and need to clothe 4 kids" - "you should boycott fast fashion and buy organic moonspun wool from the handmade farm".
If something is simply not possible, skip that part and maybe look for something else that would be possible instead.
Everybody does their part for the better, we don't have to all contribute the same part.

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They’re the only company who provide bags so I can bring the shopping in. 😔

CiscoTS · 18/04/2025 10:36

Sarah2891 · 17/04/2025 21:48

I didn't know but it won't stop me using them. They've always been a great service.

Same for me to be honest.

They still bring their shopping in bags 😆

McLarenette · 18/04/2025 10:28

I shopped with Ocado for many years, probably about ten years, not sure but have cancelled my account with them this morning and used the website to tell them why.

BunnyRuddington · 18/04/2025 09:51

If you email them you can select “delete my account” and there is a box where you can put your reasons why.

If enough people do this they might start to question what they are doing.

YorkshirePuddingsGreatestFan · 18/04/2025 09:46

I did a regular weekly order with them for a long time. If you had a delivery pass, you could book the same slot every week.

When the pandemic hit, I was shielding due to being immunocompromised but relieved that I already had access to my regular weekly slot for grocery shopping.

Out of the blue Ocado cancelled my slot at short notice which left me without fresh food that week. Despite sending my shielding letter in, Ocado replied said they were unable to let me order as I was not as profitable as other customers!

Thankfully one of the other supermarkets offered me priority to their online shopping and I've remained a customer of theirs since.

So yeah, fuck off Ocado!

BunnyRuddington · 18/04/2025 09:39

EasterParadeHats · 18/04/2025 08:04

Has anyone emailed ocado yet about this

Was just about to.

BunnyRuddington · 18/04/2025 09:38

Another saying that you for making me aware. I don’t shop with them often but I’ll make bloody sure I never do again.

Helleofabore · 18/04/2025 09:36

I shall not be using Ocado again.

LindorDoubleChoc · 18/04/2025 09:34

Thanks for sharing that OP. I'll add Ocado to my boycott list.