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Although you can get your hands on almost everything at Amazon, a new feature could see the retailer broadening its horizons even further.

Currently being trialled in the US, the ‘buy for me’ button allows customers to browse and purchase items from across the internet – even those Amazon doesn’t sell.

When searching for certain products, shoppers will be shown listings from other sites, with the option to buy the latter directly through Amazon.

Checkout will then be handled by an AI agent, which transfers over your saved payment and delivery details to process the order in just a few clicks.

In a statement, shopping director Oliver Messenger says the feature is designed to ‘make shopping even more convenient’, while ‘also giving brands increased exposure and seamless conversion.’

And if the beta test feedback is good, it may not be long before it’s available here on British shores.

Parcelhero’s head of consumer research, David Jinks M.I.L.T., welcomes a global rollout, claiming it could ‘revolutionise shopping’ and bring Amazon closer to its goal of being ‘the pipeline through which everything is bought’.

‘Ultimately, this is an innovative way of Amazon sucking more customers and sellers into its ecosphere and keeping them there,’ he adds.

‘If it does come through testing successfully and proves to be robust, it’s very likely to become a feature of everyday shopping on both sides of the Pond.’

When we can expect this to happen remains a mystery, but Metro has contacted Amazon UK for comment, and will update this piece as soon as we know more.

How Amazon ‘buy for me’ works

The ‘buy for me’ feature is integrated into Amazon’s app and website, and will show up on certain listings in a section of the search results marked ‘Shop brand sites directly.’

If a customer wants to purchase, Amazon’s announcement explains: ‘they tap on the Buy for Me button on the product detail page to request Amazon make the purchase from the brand retailer’s website on their behalf.

‘Customers are taken to an Amazon checkout page where they confirm order details, including preferred delivery address, applicable taxes and shipping fees, and payment method.

‘Using agentic AI capabilities, Amazon makes the purchase by securely providing the customer’s encrypted name, address, and payment details to complete the checkout process on the brand’s website. Amazon cannot see customers’ previous or separate orders from other brands’ sites.’

After this, shoppers will receive a confirmation email from the brand, but can track the order’s status through the Amazon app.

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If you’re one of those people who reaches for Bailey’s or Mozart Chocolate Liqueur on Easter Sunday, you’re missing a trick.

Because, you know that drink that never sees the light of day? The one you probably didn’t even know was at the back of your drinks cupboard, hiding in plain sight. Well, it’s the wine industry’s well-kept Easter secret as the best drink to pair with chocolate, bar none.

And, I’m about to get all Antiques Road Show on you as I disclose its value…

No, I’m not talking about Advocaat or Galliano, those retro bottles gifted to you by your Ned Flanders of a neighbour, which you can’t for the life of you think what to do with. They’re the drinks equivalent of a lava lamp and have no business being near an Easter egg.

I’m referring to sherry, the Swiss army knife of a drink that comes in styles ranging from dry, cream, nutty to a version so sweet that when you drizzle it over your dessert, it becomes the dessert. Guaranteed, no other drinks journalist will be writing about sherry for Easter as they want it all for themselves. The greedy guzzle gannets.

You can forget port, it’s not Christmas, we’re looking at sherry and chocolate all the way when the bunny is in town.

Why? Because to a greater or lesser degree, all sherry styles have lightly nutty, dried fruit notes that allow them to do the cha-cha with chocolate. That’s why fruit and nut chocolate is a thing in the first place.

Do a taste test if you don’t believe me. No need to commit to an entire egg, do it with a square of chocolate first. Take a sip of sherry, keep it in your mouth for a bit then swallow it. Take a chunk of chocolate and let it melt on your tongue, and when it’s roughly two thirds melted, take another sip of sherry and let them bask on your tongue together.

Thank me later, but first, here are the sherries to sip before, during and after the kids have hunted for the eggs…

Nutty Chocolate x Cream

Try: Baron Amarillo Pale Cream Sherry, £7.69 from Aldi

Cream sherry is usually mentioned in the same sentence as ‘your granny’, but I’m not going to be so predictable. But, what is it? It’s an Oloroso sherry that’s had sugar added to it to make it significantly sweeter. If your chocolate has praline, or in this case, pistachio paste inside, these guys will mesh well. I’m clearly referring to the Dubai chocolate bar, which seems to be everywhere at the moment. They’ve now reshaped the bar into an Easter egg, which was the logical next step, let’s face it. Crunch the two together and tell me what you think.

Caramel Chocolate x Oloroso

Try: Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Oloroso Sherry, £9.75, www.sainsburys.co.uk

Oloroso sherry is the full nut-fest due to its oxidative ageing, as it doesn’t have the protective layer of yeast the other styles do (flor). These wines are dry, dark in colour and super rich in style, think walnuts, dried figs and soy sauce, in a great way. Chocolate with caramel, nougat or marzipan in the mix makes a worthy pairing partner for this style of sherry. There’s a smidge of caramel flavour in the sherry too, which they both share, and together they take each other to the next level.  

White Chocolate x Moscatel

Try: Lustau Moscatel Emlin Sherry 37.5ml, £14.95, Secret Bottle Shop, www.secretbottleshop.co.uk

Forget opposites attracting, here’s an example of twinning and winning. Not quite the sweetest style of sherry, that’ll be Pedro Ximenez, Moscatel is made from the, well, Moscatel de Alejandria grape. The only grape you can get away with saying it tastes ‘grapey’. Like PX, the grapes are sun dried and fortified, giving it a floral, marmaladey and honeyed flavour profile that greets the white chocolate like its long-lost sibling.

Dark Chocolate x Pedro Ximenez

Morrisons The Best Pedro Ximenez Sherry, £7.25, www.groceries.morrisons.com

This is the money-shot of Easter pairings. Pedro Ximenez looks like treacle and tastes like molasses put in the whizzer with Christmas pudding. It acts like a dessert wine though its officially a sherry. There’s a scurrilous amount of sugar in this style, we’re talking 300 – 500 g/litre, which is why a little goes a long way. Though, I find a lot goes a longer way. The combo of that and a bitter 85 – 100% chunk of dark chocolate will make your head explode, in a good way.

Milk Chocolate x Palo Cortado

González Byass ‘Leonor’ Palo Cortado 12 Year Old Sherry, £22, Majestic, www.majestic.co.uk

This is my favourite style of sherry and this particular bottle is my go-to. This actually started out life as a Fino, the lightest form of sherry, it’s then exposed to the elements and takes on a flavour profile between a nutty Oloroso and the freshness of an Amontillado. It’s dry in style, with beautiful saline notes, giving the chocolate a cheeky sea salt moment, which we know works diabolically well. Make it a decent quality milk chocolate pairing, please, I don’t want to see any Dairy Milk wrappers lying around or we’ll be having words.  

Spicy Chocolate x Manzanilla

Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla Sherry, £15.50, Waitrose, www.waitrose.com/

This bottle is to Manzanilla what Tio Pepe is to Fino, aka the benchmark. It’s like sipping on sea mist, with a whisper of nuts and bruised apple flavours in the mix. This whip-fresh style yearns for the cheekiness of a chilli infused chocolate, or at least a high quality smoky dark chocolate. You see, the more ‘out there’, spicy chocolate styles are balanced out by the saline nature of the sherry. Either that, or guzzle it with an inhuman amount of salted almonds. You’ll enjoy it either way.

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Damson Madder burst on the fashion scene circa 2020, and has had us in a chokehold ever since – and the reason why our bank balance is in the red.

The Tilly Leopard Gilet was one of the most iconic staples, and, admittedly, the first garment that springs to mind when we think of the brand. Though there are plenty of other staples we love from the fashion house: the midi dresses with oversized collars and adorable bow detailing, shirts with exaggerated ruffle collars, as well as quilted jackets and gilets. 

What we love about Damson Madder is it encourages us to go big with prints, colours, styles and texture, which our dull monochrome winter wardrobe needs. 

The London-based hit brand – founded by Emma Hill – also prides itself on eco-conscious fabrics, sustainability and slow fashion, as designs have been crafted from recycled or organic fabrics. 

We could shop the entire label (and believe us, we’re close), so for like-minded Damson Madder fans you’ll be pleased to learn there’s an almighty sale on some of the brand’s bestselling items. 

From outerwear to gilets, dresses and tops, to swimwear and accessories, we have whittled down the best buys you won’t want to miss out on, especially as some have been reduced by half price. However, we must warn you, sizes are selling out fast!

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Rafe Trousers

Everywhere we look there are leopard print trousers, and, quite frankly, we’re jealous. This staple may seem quite bold, but actually it’s such a versatile staple to dress up or down, and a welcome alternative to our classic denim jeans, or black wide leg trousers. Simply pair with a plain white or black t-shirt, trainers, ballet pumps or loafers, as well as a jacket if you feel the chill.

BUY NOW FOR £42.50 (WAS £85)

Romeo Embroidered Blouse

You can never have too many white shirts and blouses, particularly with a large Peter Pan collar. It boasts a round neckline with a large flap collar, balloon sleeves with embroidered detail, and a button front fastening. Pair on its own with jeans, layer under a gilet, jumper or dress. Available in dress sizes 6 to 20.

BUY NOW FOR £42 (WAS £70)

Tilly Gilet

We can’t believe the price of this viral, bestselling and sell-out gilet because, yes, we did pay full price for it when it first launched. This layering staple is bold and beautiful. It features a quilted body, animal print exterior, a round neckline, as well as bow tie front fastening, which is a unique touch we love. Layer over a t-shirt, shirt, roll neck jumper, or dress – the options are endless.

BUY NOW FOR £40 (WAS £80)

Persephone Midi Dress

Some may be swooning over the sell out Mia Midi Dress, but we have a soft spot for this Persephone Midi Dress.From the spaghetti straps, the square neckline, to the gingham print and velvet bows on the waist, this dress is a feminine staple our wardrobes need. Wear with pumps for a preppy look, even layer under a fitted t-shirt for more coverage for daytime wear, or style with chunky platform heels for your next wedding. Also available as a mini length dress, the Penelope Mini.

BUY NOW FOR £57 (WAS £95)

Clementine Embroidered Collared Mini Dress

We love an exaggerated collar, and this Mini Dress ticks that box with one almighty tick in a thick red marker pen. The point on the edge of the collar reaches the waist, which is a quirky detail we love. The mini dress features long blouson-like sleeves and embroidered detail. It is available in black and white, but the former is the only one reduced.

BUY NOW FOR £69 (WAS £115)

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‘Unexpected item in bagging area’ is a phrase that strikes fear into the heart of many UK supermarket shoppers, and frankly, self-service tills often drive us mad.

However, while many big supermarket chains have embraced self-service as the future, one northern retailer has been bucking the trend, reportedly seeing impressive results.

Family-owned grocer Booths has embarked on a mission to remove self-checkout tills from the majority of its 26 stores.

According to its director, this move has led to a rise in customer satisfaction, a reduction in theft, less shrinkage, and other benefits.

Speaking to industry publication The Grocer, MD Nigel Murray said customer satisfaction was up, saying: ‘We’re at 74 now, up from 70 (out of 100).’

‘Not all of that is due to the fact that we’ve taken self-service checkouts out of many of the stores. But when you look at things like service, into the “promise of things to come” section, we’ve scored brilliantly.’

Murray was also ‘absolutely convinced’ that Booths had seen an uptick in custom due to the coverage surrounding the move, which began in November 2023.

Why has Booths removed self-service tills?

Booths removed self-service checkouts in all but two of their busiest stores in a move they originally hoped would cut costs and speed up the time it took to serve their customers, who were expressing frustration at the self-service tills.

‘At the time, it was very much that our customers were telling us they didn’t really like them’, Murray said.  

In response, instead of installing more self-service machines, Booths chose to increase the number of manned checkouts and invest in staff training.

Murray went on to say: ‘In really simple terms, if you’ve got somebody who is doing a job repetitively for six, seven, eight hours a day, they are going to do it faster and better than if you are just turning up to do it once every three days.

‘So, in terms of speed of service we made sure we invested in having people at the tills to serve customers, and the results are clear.’

While the move was predominantly made with customer experience in mind, a reduction in theft was also described as a ‘happy consequence’ by Murray, as so-called ‘middle-class’ shoplifters incorrectly scanning, weighing, or simply avoiding paying for goods had been a rising problem.

The self-service checkouts will now only be found in their Windermere and Keswick stores, which can see large numbers of tourists during peak season.

If it means we never have to look up our own bakery items again, then, frankly, we’re all for it.

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To those that have recently moved house, thinking about doing so or just want to sleep better than ever – listen up as Simba have just launched a massive Easter sale, but for a limited time only.

Yes, get ready to spring into a better sleep with Simba’s sale from April 12 to 21, where you can enjoy up to 20% off award-winning mattresses and generous discounts on sleep bundles, plus 15% off selected duvets and pillows.

So, whether you’re overhauling your bedroom or adding finishing touches, Simba has you covered, quite literally at this point.

Better yet? As a certified BCorp™, Simba leads in sustainable sleep innovation, crafting mattresses in the UK with recycled materials. With over 100 industry awards, 350,000 five-star reviews, and more than 1 million sleep products sold worldwide, Simba is the world’s most five-star-rated mattress brand.

Complete Bundle from Simba

The Simba Complete Bundle delivers the ultimate sleep experience, featuring a Hybrid® mattress paired with a stylish bed base, along with Hybrid™ pillows and a duvet. This bundle combines advanced sleep technology with sustainable materials to ensure maximum comfort and support. Ideal for those looking to upgrade their entire sleep setup, it offers exceptional value and quality.

Buy Now from £985.10

Even though there’s a plethora of savings to be had, two of the best our shopping expert has found is on the Super King Complete Bundle and the Mattress bundle – where you can save well over £1,100.

The Super King Complete Bundle from Simba includes a Hybrid® Ultra Mattress, Camden Bed with Ottoman Storage, Hybrid™ Duvet & Hybrid™ Pillows. Offering savings of up to £1,107.50, shoppers who are looking to level up their sleep would be silly to miss this one.

We really need to shout about the fact that over half a million Hybrid Mattresses have been sold, and over 128,087 people have taken the time to review it too – exclaiming how they’ve become a ‘very happy sleeper’ since investing in a Simba Mattress.

Mustakim G who left a glowing five-star review said: ‘Love it. First few sleeps have been amazing. I can see the difference between the Simba and my spring mattress, it’s like night and day. It was easy to unpack and took shape very quickly. Really happy with this purchase.’

Lauren added how it was ‘Amazingly comfortable’. ‘After debating spending so much money on a mattress i decided to take the plunge and I’m so glad i did. The mattress just supports you in a way I’ve never felt before and I’ve had the best sleep in years.’

‘Wow! The Rolls-Royce of mattresses. Since day one my back felt the difference and my sleep improved. I have a sleep tracker, so I was able to analyse the change for real not just in perception. Medium firm is exactly what I needed not soft but not a wooden table. Absolutely perfect would recommend,’ added Martina G.

Another deal worth shouting The Mattress Bundle (Super King Hybrid® Ultra Mattress, Hybrid™ Duvet & Hybrid™ Pillows) saves up to £821.18 – how good is that?

Hybrid Duvet from Simba

The Simba Hybrid Duvet combines eco-friendly materials and advanced technology for year-round comfort. It features recycled PET bottle fibres for a soft, warm feel, and Stratos® 'cool-touch' technology to regulate body temperature. The responsibly sourced cotton outer adds to its comfort and sustainability. It's also machine washable and designed to prevent clumping, making it easy to maintain.

Buy Now from £118.15 (save £21)

Shoppers in their masses have raved about the Hybrid Pillows and Duvet too – with nearly 16,000 reviews on the duvet alone.

The Simba Hybrid Duvet offers year-round comfort with its innovative design and sustainable materials. Filled with Simba Renew™ fibres made from recycled PET bottles, it provides down-like softness and breathable warmth.

Featuring Stratos™ ‘cool touch’ technology, it helps regulate body temperature by dissipating excess heat. The responsibly sourced cotton outer ensures both comfort and sustainability.

Now best of all? It’s machine washable and stitched into squares to prevent clumping!

Preetha V said it was a ‘comfortable duvet that makes you feel very snug.’

Chloe H is equally obsessed with her new duvet and added: ‘I’m a sucker for a cosy duvet, we normally have a 13 tog on, and this duvet is fabulous. We normally have down duvets as we found the other types either crumbled away or dropped in the duvet. So far, this duvet has not disappointed – the separate quilted sections allow for a cosy sleep but keeps everything where it should be. I am warm when I need Read more about review stating Love this duvet!’

Dan W, another five-star reviewer followed suit and mentioned: ‘The Hybrid Duvet is hands down the best duvet I’ve used. It’s light yet surprisingly warm – perfect for year-round use. What I love most is the temperature regulation. No more waking up too hot or kicking off the covers in the middle of the night. It keeps me cozy without overheating, and the feel is super soft and luxurious.’

Now what are you waiting for? There are only a few days left of this incredible sale – so make the most of it whilst you can.

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