Bloomie's named 'Department Store of the Year'

NEW YORK Bloomingdale's was named "Department Store of the Year" by the Global Department Store Summit 2008, the first-ever global platform for department stores, which took place in London last week.

Department stores were nominated based on criteria including successful branding, powerful messaging and in-store experience.

Commenting on the honor, Michael Gould, Bloomingdale's chairman and ceo said,"We are delighted to receive this award; and I say 'we' because it is on behalf of all our associates at every level who have dedicated themselves to excellence, innovation and service. It is their passion that has been recognized by a worldwide peer group, and that is especially gratifying."