A Beloved Cupcake Company Is Shutting Down — And Fans Are Blaming Private Equity

Nelson sold to private equity firm KarpReilly LLC in 2012 after expanding to 10 locations nationwide. Outraged fans are ...
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A look back at vending in 2025, what's ahead in 2026

Taken together, the vending stories of 2025, and the outlook for 2026, suggest an industry that is steadily redefining its ...
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LEGO plans to release the Minifigure Vending Machine, and fans are going wild for it

LEGO is the gift that keeps on giving. Fans know that the fan-favorite toy brand releases new items at the start of every month, and for June, fans can get hold of the Minifigure Vending Machine. The ...
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Chick-fil-A fans sound off after chain adds vending machine to hospital: ‘Is this a joke?’

Chick-fil-A is shocking customers with its latest innovation: A vending machine. The popular fast food chain launched its first limited-edition vending machine in an unexpected place: Wellstar MCG ...
Vending Times

Vending machine market to reach $45.9T by 2035

North America leads the market due to widespread adoption of automated retail technologies and advanced payment systems.

Sprinkles Cupcakes, the Bakery That Sold From Vending Machines, Closes Suddenly

The boutique chain’s co-founder, Candace Nelson, said that the business had ceased operations at year’s end. It was sold to a ...
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My current obsession: vending machine mini prints

I was never much of a collector. I never collected stamps or coins or baseball cards or Pokemon cards; I was never able to ...
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LEGO fans can build a vending machine that dispenses Minifigures

The LEGO Group has announced the launch of the LEGO Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine set; a retro-inspired building set designed for adults - with 1,343 pieces. I insert the included LEGO coin, turn ...