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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.

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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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Meadowfinch · 17/04/2025 19:18

Who gives a toot what Ocado's stance is. They are nothing more than a glorified delivery boy and their views are completely irrelevant.

I've not used their service, and their attitude will guarantee that I never will. Ridiculous !

EasterParadeHats · 17/04/2025 19:18

Who else can people recommend,is Sainsbury's good?

EasterParadeHats · 17/04/2025 19:17

@Youtookmyhandle
I may relent occasionally if I was by a Primark but generally I try to stay away from shein and places like that.

But ocado is very different I get my main weekly shop from there.

lostinthesunshine · 17/04/2025 19:16

Oh wow! I missed this. I had placed my first ever order yesterday. I’ve now just cancelled it. Thanks for raising it!

Screamingabdabz · 17/04/2025 19:15

Ocado is now off the list for me. Fuck ‘em.

Arraminta · 17/04/2025 19:15

Talk about alienating their prime customer base!

That's me never shopping with them ever again. Oh, and my Aunt and both cousins, apparently.

Youtookmyhandle · 17/04/2025 19:14

I think you'll find that most people don't care about a company's values. Look at Primark, there are concerns about labor conditions in its supply chain, alleged design theft, its impact on small businesses, and claims og human rights abuses, people still flock there knowing this.

WizardOfAus · 17/04/2025 19:12

I didn’t know this.

I won’t be shopping with them again

ArtemisiaTheArtist · 17/04/2025 19:08

Huh. Their loss.

ApoodlecalledPenny · 17/04/2025 19:04

Interesting. I’ve shopped with them for years. Literally since they started, but had missed this. Wonder if they’ll change their tune now?

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SidewaysOtter · 17/04/2025 18:52

EasterParadeHats · 17/04/2025 18:50

So this is in the past or recent?

I really like ocado but I'm not shopping with them if this is what they think?

Any updated responses?

If it was as a response to MN’s 2024 manifesto, it must have been fairly recent.

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EasterParadeHats · 17/04/2025 18:50

So this is in the past or recent?

I really like ocado but I'm not shopping with them if this is what they think?

Any updated responses?

QuillBill · 17/04/2025 18:45

They can drive off in their ‘progress vans’ whilst they ‘ensure that we, as a business, take proactive steps in educating both our internal workforce and our customer base on LGBTQ+ related issues.’

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SidewaysOtter · 17/04/2025 18:43

TenderChicken · 17/04/2025 18:39

Yes I stopped shopping with them when they made this clear (about 6 years ago?) with the whole "women being female is not in line with our values" drama they started on twitter.

I used to order from them every week, but have not ordered from them since. Fuck you indeed, Ocado.

I believe they end up apologising and blamed it on a junior member of staff.

But pulling out of an arrangement like this would come from the top.

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TenderChicken · 17/04/2025 18:39

Yes I stopped shopping with them when they made this clear (about 6 years ago?) with the whole "women being female is not in line with our values" drama they started on twitter.

I used to order from them every week, but have not ordered from them since. Fuck you indeed, Ocado.

CaptainCarrotsBigSword · 17/04/2025 18:36

Fuck off Ocado indeed.