Will you be at the CommerceNext Growth Show later this month? Meet Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) there June 24-25 in New York City! We’ve partnered with CommerceNext to offer a booth space for our community. Members and friends are welcome to stop by, say hello, learn about WIRLC membership, and use the space for quick meetings. Find us in Booth #21 in the Discovery Lounge during the event.

Attendees who visit our booth can meet a WIRLC member behind a purpose-driven brand during our Emerging Brand Spotlights. Hear the brand founder’s story, ask questions and get inspired — you might even leave with a fun sample!

WIRLC Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli will also lead a panel discussion with Jeannie Yoo, CEO, Draper James; Stacie Henderson, chief marketing officer, Americas, Tod’s Group; and Sunny Jiang, CEO, EyeBuyDirect, during a Women in Leadership Breakfast. They’ll explore how to “Lead in the Age of AI” by rethinking organizational structures, building transparency around AI adoption, and balancing technological innovation with human-centric leadership.

Then, stick around for a networking meetup during a cocktail reception at our booth on Tuesday evening. We couldn’t offer these opportunities without our amazing sponsor partners Fluent, ESW and Fluent Commerce! Find our full schedule of events below.

Tuesday, June 24

Wednesday, June 25

  • 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.: Women in Leadership Breakfast
  • 10:00 a.m.. – 12:00 p.m.: Emerging Brand Spotlight | Melissa Clayton, CEO and Founder, Tiny Tags
  • 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Emerging Brand Spotlight | Dana Donofree, Founder and CEO, AnaOno

Melissa will also be announcing the winner of Women in Retail’s Top Woman of the Year Award as part of The CommerceNexty’s award ceremony on Wednesday evening at the show! This honor recognizes a female leader in retail and/or e-commerce who has made a lasting impact through mentorship, leadership and contributions to the broader community. You can learn more about the award and nominees here.

Don’t miss all these great chances to connect with the Women in Retail Leadership Circle community at the 2025 CommerceNext Growth Show! You can still register to attend the event here using the code WIRLC for a 10 percent discount. We hope you’ll join us to connect with top women leaders driving innovation in retail.