Mark Stuart Joins Bernhardt as VP of Residential Casegoods Merchandising

Bernhardt has appointed Mark Stuart as Vice President of Residential Casegoods Merchandising and Creative Consultant to the CEO. In this newly defined role, Stuart will collaborate closely with Neill Robinson, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Residential Casegoods, and Alex Bernhardt, Jr., President and CEO.

Stuart brings a multi-decade background in merchandising and retail, with prior experience in visual merchandising and buying roles at Kittles Furniture, Hendricks Furniture Group, and City Furniture. Most recently, he served as Creative Director and Vice President of Merchandising at Robb & Stucky.

“Mark is an incredibly talented creative that has a long history in visual merchandising and in the retail sector. His fresh point of view and inventive ideas will help us continue to create exciting new casegoods collections, define inspirational looks in our showrooms and deliver forward-thinking products for our retail and designer customers,” said Robinson.

“Bernhardt is known for its creative vision, and having Mark join our team will help us further refine the aesthetic direction of the residential brand,” said Alex Bernhardt. “We are focused on the art of creating elevated interiors and delivering inspiring and innovative designs that consumers want in their homes. Mark will help us continue to build on those strengths with his ingenuity and talent.”

Stuart added, “I am excited to join such a visionary company. I’m looking forward to taking on this creative challenge and working with the Bernhardt team as it looks to the future of furniture design.”

About Bernhardt

Headquartered in Lenoir, NC, Bernhardt is a luxury heritage brand that has long been associated with iconic furniture design. Founded in 1889 by John Mathias Bernhardt, the company’s history began over 136 years ago. Today, Bernhardt continues that legacy with a passion for inspired design. Led by the family’s 4th generation, Bernhardt has grown into one of the country’s largest family-owned furniture companies and a leading global furniture manufacturer. Characterized by the use of uniquely beautiful materials and an elevated design aesthetic, Bernhardt furnishings are instantly recognizable. They can be found in beautiful homes, hotels, offices, universities, and other fine properties worldwide.