Mark Brohan

2 weeks ago | digitalcommerce360.com | Mark Brohan

Cardinal Health has upgraded its retail ordering platform, Vantus HQ, and says it has officially “reached critical mass,” signaling a major leap forward in the company’s ecommerce strategy. Designed for retail pharmacy customers, Vantus HQ integrates advanced product search, real-time order tracking, and analytics-driven reporting into a single digital interface.

2 weeks ago | digitalcommerce360.com | Mark Brohan

Conveyor, a software company focused on automating customer trust workflows in enterprise sales, has raised $20 million in funding. SignalFire led the round, with participation from Oregon Venture Fund and Cervin Ventures. They have brought Conveyor’s total funding to $40 million. The company develops agent-based AI tools that streamline security reviews and automate responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) — processes that often slow down enterprise deals.

2 weeks ago | digitalcommerce360.com | Mark Brohan

Essendant has partnered with Roadie to boost its local delivery capabilities and support the rapid growth of its ecommerce operations. Essendant is a distributor of business supplies. The United Parcel Service (UPS) owns Roadie, a crowdsourced delivery platform. The agreement gives Essendant access to Roadie’s network of more than 200,000 independent drivers.

2 weeks ago | digitalcommerce360.com | Mark Brohan

Worksport Ltd. reported that its direct-to-consumer ecommerce business is now generating more than $1 million in monthly revenue, driven by strong demand for its truck bed covers — known as tonneau covers — and related accessories. The company is also continuing to scale its retail footprint, expanding its U.S. dealer network to over 550 locations. Tonneau covers are protective lids designed to cover the open cargo area of pickup trucks, improving aerodynamics and securing transported goods.

2 weeks ago | digitalcommerce360.com | Mark Brohan

Mattel Inc. has entered a strategic partnership with OpenAI to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its product development and operations. The collaboration seeks to enhance Mattel’s innovation in both physical toys and digital experiences, with plans to introduce AI-driven products soon. The partnership also will see Mattel using OpenAI’s tools, including ChatGPT Enterprise, to streamline internal processes like product development, ideation, and content creation.