‘John Lewis’ ambition to marry humans and AI is the retail holy grail’

John Lewis Glasgow

John Lewis Partnership has become the latest retailer to focus on the potential of AI following a new tie-up with Google.

AI will be a key element of the deal, in which the partnership will invest £100m over five years, reflecting increased interest from retailers across the board in the rapidly developing new technology.

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