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Late field goal gives Titans 20-17 win over Texas- Rob Bironas kicked a 53-yard field goal with less than a minute remaining and the Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 20-17 Monday night for their fourth straight victory after an 0-6 start.
Bloomingdale's Receives 'Department Store of the Year' Award from Global Department Store Summit
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A panel of 53 department store CEOs were invited to nominate the best department store in the world in 2008 according to criteria that included: an enviable profile through branding, differentiated positioning and powerful messaging; successful developments and executions of product, store and service innovation strategies; delivery of an extraordinary in-store experience; offers of excellent customer service; and strong financial performance.
Commenting on the honor,
Organized by Selfridges and Intercontinental Group of Department Stores, The Global Department Store Summit is a new and focused discussion platform aiming to provide true insight into the strategies of leading department stores.
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