Levi Strauss & Co. partners with Microsoft to develop next-gen superagent

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Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) on November 17, 2025 announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to build a next‑gen AI "superagent" and accelerate its digital transformation.

The collaboration uses Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Semantic Kernel and an Azure‑native orchestrator agent embedded in Microsoft Teams to route employee queries to multiple subagents. LS&Co. is also adopting Surface Copilot+ PCs, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Intune and migrating workloads with Azure to consolidate private data centers and scale AI while pursuing a zero‑trust security model.

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Levi Strauss & Co. and Microsoft partner to embed agentic AI across operations, boosting employee productivity and DTC capabilities.

Levi is integrating Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Foundry and an Azure-native orchestrator agent inside Microsoft Teams to create a single conversational "superagent" that routes queries to modular subagents and supports corporate, retail and warehouse workflows.

Key dependencies include successful subagent deployments, secure data flows under a zero-trust model, and broad adoption of Microsoft Surface Copilot+ PCs and Intune for device management; these factors determine operational lift and rollout speed.

Watch for measurable milestones such as staged subagent rollouts, migration completion dates for cloud workloads, and employee productivity metrics over the next 6–18 months; the announcement on Nov. 17, 2025 marks the formal start of this program.

Solution is part of a broader digital transformation, threading heritage with high tech to better serve employees and fans

SAN FRANCISCO and REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. and Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) (LS&Co.) are spotlighting their shared vision for the future of retail, powered by AI and cloud innovation. This collaboration underscores LS&Co.'s commitment to using Microsoft technologies to drive enriched and improved consumer experiences across the globe while also increasing productivity with corporate employees.

Driving transformation with Microsoft Copilot and agentic AI

Levi Strauss & Co., a nearly 175-year-old global apparel brand and denim leader, is embracing modern technologies such as Microsoft 365 Copilot,Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry and agentic AI orchestration to accelerate its journey toward becoming a fan-obsessed, best-in-class, direct-to-consumer (DTC) first business. The latest example is a new Azure-native orchestrator agent embedded within Microsoft Teams to help streamline operations and empower employees across corporate, retail and warehouse environments. The orchestrator agent serves as the portal for employees to ask questions, which can then be answered by any number of behind-the-scenes agents, all filtered through one conversational "superagent."

"We're rewiring Levi Strauss & Co. to be a DTC-first, fan-obsessed retailer making every interaction faster, smarter and more personal," said Jason Gowans, chief digital and technology officer, Levis Strauss & Co. "AI sits at the center of that pivot — fueling innovation, elevating employee creativity, unlocking productivity and helping us deliver the connected, memorable experiences that keep our fans returning again and again."

The LS&Co. superagent will oversee an integrated and interconnected group of subagents, with some already deployed and some in development. These subagents are just one of several solutions driving transformation at LS&Co.

LS&Co. is also adopting Microsoft Surface Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11 to handle increasingly complex workloads and embrace the full potential for AI. Employees report the devices and operating system have led to significant improvements in speed, reliability and data handling, with features like the Copilot key helping reduce the time employees spend searching and free up more time for creating. Deploying Microsoft Intune across the company helps LS&Co.'s IT team with zero-touch device onboarding and application deployment. GitHub Copilot is accelerating the pace of innovation from Levi's developers working on key projects involving observability, quality engineering, release management and more.

A cloud foundation with Azure 

As part of its broader digital transformation efforts, LS&Co. is relying on Microsoft Azure to move application workloads from on-premises data centers. The company used the Azure Migrate and GitHub Copilot to plan and execute the move before consolidating its private data center environment in the cloud. LS&Co. is also leveraging Azure AI Foundry and Semantic Kernel to build intelligent automation capabilities. These solutions power security agents and policy orchestration, enabling LS&Co. to maintain a zero-trust security model while scaling AI-driven innovation across its global operations.

"Levi Strauss & Co. exemplifies how iconic brands can reinvent themselves with cloud and AI technologies," said Keith Mercier, vice president, Worldwide Retail and Consumer Goods Industry, Microsoft. "From unlocking scale to enabling creativity and innovation, we're proud of how we're partnering with Levi's to weave AI into every experience for employees and fans."

About Levi Strauss & Co.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) is one of the world's largest brand-name apparel companies and a global leader in jeanswear. The company designs and markets jeans, casual wear and related accessories for men, women and children under the Levi's^®, Levi Strauss Signature™ and Beyond Yoga^® brands. Its products are sold in approximately 120 countries worldwide through a combination of chain retailers, department stores, online sites, and a global footprint of approximately 3,200 retail stores and shop-in-shops. Levi Strauss & Co.'s reported 2024 net revenues were $6.4 billion. For more information, go to http://levistrauss.com, and for financial news and announcements go to http://investors.levistrauss.com.

About Microsoft

Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

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FAQ

What did Levi Strauss & Co. announce with Microsoft on November 17, 2025 regarding AI?

Levi announced a partnership to build an Azure‑native "superagent" using Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry and Teams orchestration.

How will the new Levi (NYSE: LEVI) superagent be deployed for employees?

The superagent is embedded in Microsoft Teams and routes employee questions to interconnected subagents to streamline tasks across corporate, retail and warehouse teams.

What Microsoft hardware and software is Levi adopting as part of the LEVI digital transformation?

Levi is adopting Surface Copilot+ PCs with Windows 11, Microsoft Intune for zero‑touch onboarding, GitHub Copilot for developers, and Azure for cloud migration.

Will Levi (LEVI) move its data center workloads to Azure and why?

Yes; Levi used Azure Migrate and GitHub Copilot to plan and execute a move from on‑premises data centers to Azure to consolidate infrastructure and scale AI services.

How does the Levi and Microsoft collaboration affect security for LEVI operations?

The companies said they will use Azure AI Foundry, Semantic Kernel and policy orchestration to support a zero‑trust security model while scaling AI.