WH Smith dumps CD singles

Sliding sales mean the single is on the way out at the UK retailer, but the firm insists other entertainment products will fill the shelves instead, reportsBBC News. This is the second victim of online music trend. Earlier, Tower Records under onslaught of online offerings filed for bankruptcy.

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