Here in the United States, stand-alone record stores have given way to such alternatives as digital downloading which now accounts for about 20 percent of all recorded music sales.
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International salesaccounts for the remainder, just under half of revenue.
Jobs that rely on commissions usually have base salaries, but the additional compensation that comes from making salesaccounts for a significant chunk of their annual paychecks.
Fleet sales, which account for 27% of monthly sales, fell one percent on weaker rental accounts, while sales to commercial accounts rose for a 15 consecutive month, up 31%. (Read Fiat To Take Chrysler Stake To 57%, Plans To Buy 6% From Treasury).