Amazon’s latest test shows the company’s aim to be the starting—and ending—point for online shopping

The news: Amazon is testing a new feature within its mobile app called Buy for Me that represents a significant evolution in how it connects shoppers to products—even those not sold on its platform.

  • The feature lets users purchase select products directly from other brands’ websites when those items aren’t available on Amazon.
  • It builds on Amazon’s previous test—which is still live—that displays off-platform product links alongside its own listings.

First Published on Apr 3, 2025