RIP CDs? Wal-Mart May Think So
04/24/07
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(Idolator.com) The Dangerfieldian profile of the brick-and-mortar music business is getting bigger, as Wal-Mart--the No. 1 music retailer in the US, as far as units sold--has decided to cut CD shelf space in about 500 of its stores next month, according to Kings Of A&R. Wal-Mart is planning to use the freed-up space to stock iPod accessories, because to consumers, a pink leather carrying case that's going to get scuffed and ripped in two weeks is worth a lot more than a silly song or two or thousand.[see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story
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