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Amazon ramping up music offerings and competing with iTunes

Amazon ramping up music offerings and competing with iTunesIn an effort to get back in to the number three spot, Amazon has announced that they will begin selling MP3's next month.

Apple stole the number three spot away from Amazon, but Amazon has plans to get it back. The online store will soon be offering songs in MP3 format, giving consumers that extra choice with hopes that will boost their bottom line. The alternative to iTunes is said be launching sometime in September.

Wal-Mart is currently the largest seller of music, with Best Buy tucked in the second spot and Apple in third.
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