# Event Details - **Event Name**: DFW REA Presents: Retailtainment - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Why Your Store Needs to Feel More Like Fun and Less Like a StoreAbout this EventThe future of brick-and-mortar isn’t just about products on shelves—it’s about creating experiences that excite, entertain, and engage customers long after the purchase. From interactive store design and live events to in-store technology and immersive brand storytelling, “retailtainment” is redefining what it means to shop.Sponsored by Cavender’s, this session explores how retailers are turning their stores into destinations. Learn how leading brands are blending entertainment, community, and commerce to keep customers coming back and spending more. Whether you run a national chain or a single flagship, this program will highlight strategies to transform your physical space into an unforgettable brand experience.Key TakeawaysBy attending this event, you will learn:The Power of Experience – Why entertainment and engagement drive loyalty in a digital-first world.Retailtainment in Action – Case studies of brands blending shopping with music, art, food, and interactivity.Technology’s Role – How AR, VR, and experiential tech are reshaping store design and customer flow.Designing for Community – Ways to make your store a gathering place, not just a transaction hub.ROI of Fun – How to measure and maximize the impact of experiential retail on sales and retention.Location:SMU Collins Center (Auditorium) 3150 Binkley Ave., Dallas, TX 75205Parking across the street at the Binkley Garage, free to attendeesMap included at the bottom of this page.Parking access granted after registration.Cost:DFWREA Members - INCLUDED with Membership. Pre-registration Required.Become a member to save over 35% on the entire year's worth of events!Non-Members $65Students FREE (registration required, present student ID at check-in)THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!CavendarsReap Commerce2026 Events Calendar:Wednesday, September 17, 2025“The AI Mandate: How Retail Leaders Are Turning Data Into Dominance"Wednesday, October 15, 2025“The Modern Checkout Funnel: How Social Commerce Is Disrupting Retail Forever.”Wednesday, November 19, 2025“Retailtainment: Why Your Store Needs to Feel More Like Fun and Less Like a Store”Wednesday, January 28, 2026“Is Loyalty Dead? The Brutal Truth About Customer Retention in 2025”Wednesday, February 18, 2026“The Innovation Playbook: What Separates Products That Fly Off Shelves from Those That Flop”Wednesday, April 15, 2026"From Aisles to Alarms: The Battle Against Retail Crime"Agenda?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMNetworking Happy Hour & Meet The Speaker.Info: Complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres included with ticket price. ?: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMRetailtainment Presentation - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/dfw-rea-presents-retailtainment/100001617865793139 - **Event Categories**: Art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fdfw-rea-presents-retailtainment-tickets-1617865793139 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 65, max: 250, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Dallas - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: James M. Collins Executive Education Center - **lat**: 32.84138189999999 - **long**: -96.78305619999999 - **full address**: James M. Collins Executive Education Center, 3150 Binkley Avenue, Dallas, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Dallas/Fort Worth Retail Executives Association (https://allevents.in/org/dallas-fort-worth-retail-executives-association/26633312) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f7efedd20acebeb08984182d0c293bde42a2d64a61e3bef52863e8636997ed32-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2cb75e-gmir.jpg?v=1757265477 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3690d80708d4b398315997e94cee7adbb5da5a48c00da9f0df6ddcafff9c0137-rimg-w400-h400-dc2cb85e-gmir.jpg?v=1757265477 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** James M. Collins Executive Education Center, 3150 Binkley Avenue, Dallas, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 65 up to 250 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Dallas/Fort Worth Retail Executives Association - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Art - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about DFW REA Presents: Retailtainment ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "DFW REA Presents: Retailtainment", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f7efedd20acebeb08984182d0c293bde42a2d64a61e3bef52863e8636997ed32-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2cb75e-gmir.jpg?v=1757265477", "startDate": "2025-11-19", "endDate": "2025-11-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/dallas/dfw-rea-presents-retailtainment/100001617865793139", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "James M. 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