From 1991 to 1993, he served as President and CEO of Brettons Inc, a chain of high-end men's and women's specialty fashions based in Toronto, where he implemented a turnaround strategy and successfully initiated the process that resulted in the sale of the chain.
From 1989 to 1991, Mr. Stewart was the Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing of ChildWorld Inc, of Avon, Massachusetts, then the second largest toy supermarket chain in the United States with sales of $1 billion. From 1970 to 1986, he held various management positions with Sear Canada, Inc. and Sears, Roebuck & Company including Vice President, Men's and Children's Apparel.
The Bombay Company Inc designs, sources and markets a unique line of home accessories, wall decor and furniture through 479 retail outlets, specialty catalogs and the Internet in the U.S. and internationally.