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August 26, 2025
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URA 2025 Conference Schedule 
Sunday, October 5, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Welcome Retailer Party (Sponsored by Barco Uniforms)
Monday, October 6, 2025
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast & Welcome
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM: Big Impact, Small Budget: Smart Marketing Tools for Retail Growth (Co-Sponsored by Careismatic Brands)
Discover simple, powerful tools to grow your store’s visibility and engagement—without spending a fortune. Perfect for small retailers ready to make a big impact with smart, affordable marketing.
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Grow Your Business with Value-Added Services & Add-On Sales Join SanMar and FiberLok for a dynamic session... Includes a live demo using Geo Knight heat presses. |
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: A Practical KPI Playbook... A focused playbook of essential KPIs—inventory turnover, GMROI, sales per sq. foot, and more. |
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM: Lunch
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Merchandising Session: Shopping in 2025 Learn how to style and merchandise racks using Grand + Benedicts fixtures... |
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Data-Driven Retail: Applying KPIs to Daily Operations Deeper dive into KPIs, inventory management, and min/max systems. More details coming soon. |
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM: Inventory and Business Analysis
Get practical tips on using inventory data and reports to improve cash flow, spot trends, and make better business decisions.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Closing Session: Meet the Team Behind the Tag
Join a panel of manufacturer reps for a candid conversation about service, strategy, and support in retail partnerships.
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Free Time – Grab dinner in Bricktown.
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Welcome Reception
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Fashion Show
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM: The After Glow Party
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Trade Show Open
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Lunch with Exhibitors
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Retailer Party (Sponsored by Careismatic Brands)
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: Member Meeting
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Trade Show Open
11:30 AM: Prize Winners Announced – Hall A (Must be present to win)
Special Events
Sunday, October 5
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: 🎉 Retailer Welcome Party Sponsored by Barco Uniforms
Kick off your time in Oklahoma City with drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and conversation.
Monday, October 6
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: 👗 Fashion Show & Reception
Top brands showcase their newest collections. Arrive early to network and grab a good seat.
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM: 🍸 The After Glow Party
Enjoy networking, themed cocktails, and light bites.
Tuesday, October 7
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: 🏈 Tailgate Under the Stars Sponsored by Careismatic Brands
Alley between the Omni and the Convention Center. Food trucks, music, games, and casual networking under the OKC sky.
