The State of Retailing Online 2019 – NRF and Forrester

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The State of Retailing Online 2019

Developed in partnership with Forrester Research, the annual State of Retailing Online report provides an overview of metrics from the previous year as well as retailers’ key priorities, investments and challenges for this year. For the first time, the report also details retailers’ challenges and strategies surrounding personalization.

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The State Of Retailing Online 2019: Omnichannel, Marketing, And
Personalization by Sucharita Kodali with Fiona Swerdlow, Brendan Witcher, and Heidi Anderson
March 11, 2019

Table Of Contents
2 Retailers Report Mixed Performance In Stores And Online

There’s No Retail Apocalypse, But Challenges Abound For Retailers

8 Omnichannel Is Still A Work In Progress

13 The Digital Marketing Landscape For Retail
Finally Looks Different

Recommendations

20 Retailers Must Enhance Omnichannel And
Personalization Programs

21 Supplemental Material

Author: Retail Systems

Craig Allen Keefner is an influential figure in the self-service technology industry, best known for his leadership in kiosks, digital signage, and retail automation. Based in Denver, Colorado, Keefner has managed the Kiosk Industry Group (Kiosk Manufacturer Association) since 2014, supporting self-service professionals and overseeing projects in kiosks, point-of-sale systems, thin client technology, and related fields.​ Over his career, Keefner has served in various executive and managerial roles—including as owner and CEO of pioneering kiosk and retail tech companies, as well as managing key industry websites such as kioskindustry.org and thinclient.org. His experience also includes significant contributions to the deployment and advancement of interactive technology in healthcare, retail, and smart cities.​ Keefner holds a BA from the University of Tulsa and has earned credentials in electronics and technology from institutions like the Missouri Institute of Technology and DeVry. Often recognized as “Mr. Kiosk,” he is noted for his expertise, industry advocacy, and innovation in digital self-service solutions