According to Microsoft’s business chief Chris Stephenson, the company is planning on working with retail chains to provide “filling stations” for the Zune. Fast food service stores like McDonalds, Starbucks and other Affiliates will let you download the songs you are listening to right from the store.

Imagine going to your late teens/early twenties clothing store, hearing a great song over the speakers, and being able to immediately download the track to your Zune right there. No need to walk up to the snarky cashier and ask her what the song is. This is just one way Microsoft is trying to make a dent in the Apple mp3 control.