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Wal-Mart to launch online music service: There’s nothing anyone can sell that Wal-Mart can’t sell cheaper.

Wal-Mart Stores is looking to its core customer base with its new online music service, offering a library of largely country music songs for less than the 99-cent per download industry standard.
Deane | November 15, 2003

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But if Apple isn’t making any money selling songs for 99 cents, will Walmart fare any better? And if not, what’s Walmart’s motivation for doing it?

Dave | November 15, 2003 9:31 PM

“What’s Walmart’s motivation for doing it?”

They sell MP3 Players.

Chris | November 15, 2003 10:58 PM

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