Spykar Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd. has been recognised with the Retail Workforce Innovation of the Year award at the RAI MMR HR Awards 2026, acknowledging its efforts to enhance the frontline retail employee experience through technology, learning, recognition and engagement.

The award was announced at the 20th RAI MMR HR Conclave 2026, organised by the Retailers Association of India (RAI) on September 3, 2026, at The Westin Mumbai Garden City, Goregaon. Held under the theme “The New Retail Talent: Agile, Digital, Human,” the conclave focused on the changing role of technology, talent and employee experience in modern retail.

Spykar has been integrating technology into everyday retail operations to reduce friction, improve access to learning and information, strengthen recognition and give frontline employees a stronger voice.

Sanjay Vakharia, Co-founder & CEO, Spykar Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd., said, “Technology in retail should not just improve processes; it should improve the employee experience. When our frontline colleagues have better tools, better learning, better recognition and a stronger voice, business performance follows.”

Founded in 1992, Spykar is a youth-focused denim and casualwear brand with a multi-channel presence across exclusive brand outlets, multi-brand outlets, large-format stores and e-commerce platforms.

The recognition underscores the growing importance of technology-enabled employee experience as Indian retailers increasingly focus on empowering frontline teams and connecting workforce capability with business performance.