We’re proud to recognize Liana Thompson, vice president of e-commerce at Shutterfly, as the CommerceNexty’s 2025 Top Woman of the Year, an honor presented by Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) and CommerceNext.

Liana was recognized during the 2025 CommerceNext Growth Show, held June 24-26 in New York City. She was honored for her e-commerce leadership, commitment to mentoring, and overall contributions to the retail community. This annual award celebrates a woman whose impact extends well beyond her organization, and this year’s winner truly exemplifies that spirit.

Now in its fourth year, the Top Woman of the Year award is part of the CommerceNexty Awards, a program that highlights innovation and achievement across the retail and e-commerce landscape. The winners of the other categories in the CommerceNexty Awards are: 

  • Best Use of a New Channel – Bath & Body Works

  • Best Use of Data or Technology in Marketing – Coach

  • Marketing Innovator of the Year – M&M’s

  • Most Effective Brand Storytelling – Bliss

  • Most Impactful Social Responsibility Campaign – Patagonia

  • Outstanding New E-Commerce Experience – Paula’s Choice

Finalists were selected by the CommerceNext advisory board, with winners determined by a combination of expert judging and peer voting.

Join us in celebrating Liana and the incredible women shaping the future of commerce!