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  • Robert Dyas losses double as Dragons Den star eyes turnaround

    Retail

    Robert Dyas saw its loss double last year as Dragons Den star Theo Paphitis attempts to reverse the fortunes of the struggling hardware retailer. The company’s pre-tax loss widened to £4.7m last year, more than double its previous £2.3m setback, according to previously unreported Companies House filings. Former Dragons Den magnate Theo Paphitis announced last [...]

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  • Dragons Den star steps in to save Robert Dyas

    Retail

    A former Dragons Den star has stepped in to “steady the ship” at a beloved high street hardware store as losses climb.  Theo Paphitis, who owns a string of retailers, has installed himself as interim chief executive at Robert Dyas, as the home improvement and electrical appliance seller battles “testing times”.  Paphitis bought the retailer [...]

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  • Theo Paphitis: Losses slashed in half at Ryman despite falling sales

    Retail

    The group behind Ryman, the stationery retailer owned by former Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis, has slashed its loss almost in half despite falling sales. The Cheshire-headquartered group has reported a pre-tax loss of £1.49m for the year to 30 March, 2024, according to new accounts filed with Companies House. The figure comes after Ryman Group posted [...]

    Theo Paphitis is the owner of Ryman.
  • Former Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis targets first Boux Avenue profits

    May 15, 2024

    Former Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis is targeting a first ever profit for his lingerie stores chain Boux Avenue despite its losses widening.

  • Ryman: Losses widen at retailer owned by former Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis

    April 10, 2024

    Losses widened at Ryman, the stationery retailer owned by former Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis, despite an increase in sales.

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