iTunes Outsold Tower, Sam Goody, & Borders Stores In Q3

A new NPD study ranked the top US music retailers using a methodology of 12 tracks equaling a full CD to better compare download services with traditional retailers.

Note: The numbers within parentheses denote retailer unit-sales position in Q3 2004

1. Wal-Mart (1)
2. Best Buy (2)
3. Target (3)
4. Amazon.com (4)
5. FYE (10)
6. Circuit City (Tied for 5)
7. Apple\iTunes (14)
8. Tower Records (Tied for 7)
9. Sam Goody (Tied for 5)
10. Borders (9)