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Theo Paphitis’ #SBS teams up with Autumn Fair for 2020 show

#SBS Small Business Sunday, the online business community founded by retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis, will again team up with Autumn Fair for 2020, following successful partnerships with the show in 2018 and 2019. As part of the partnership, 12 members of the #SBS community will be offered free stands at …

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Robert Dyas posts ‘strong performance’ for 2019 and ‘credible’ Christmas

Theo Paphitis Retail Group has recorded a ‘strong performance’ for its Robert Dyas chain for the 12 months to March 30 2019. Total revenue increased by 6.3% to £131.8 million while EBITDA increased from £500,000 to £1.6 million, reflecting strong online growth following the introduction of new categories and a …

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See Theo Paphitis in action at Autumn Fair

Retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis will be talking on the Inspiring Retail Stage at Autumn Fair on Tuesday, September 3 at 2pm. The ‘Dragon’s Den’ panellist and owner of housewares and hardware chain Robert Dyas will discuss the ups and downs of the last 12 months in retail. He will also …

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12 companies win free stands at Autumn Fair

A dozen businesses that took part in a competition run by #SBS Small Business Sunday – the online business community founded by retal entrepreneur Theo Paphitis – have won free stands at next month’s Autumn Fair. The 12 companies, which were selected from a shortlist of 36 entrants by Autumn …

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Robert Dyas boss Theo Paphitis returns to Dragon’s Den

Theo Paphitis is returning to BBC Two business show ‘Dragons’ Den’ as a guest Dragon in the new series. He will stand in for Touker Suleyman, who was unable to film for part of series 17, which airs from Sunday (August 11) at 8pm. Theo will appear later in the …

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Theo Paphitis’ #SBS Small Business Sunday announces Autumn Fair 2019 shortlist

#SBS Small Business Sunday, the online business community founded by retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis, has announced the names of 36 businesses that have been shortlisted to be part of Autumn Fair 2019’s #SBS showcase, which made its debut at the trade show last year. From this list, 12 businesses will …

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Robert Dyas boss Theo Paphitis comments on the ‘dramatic change in the retail landscape’

High profile businessman Theo Paphitis, who owns housewares and hardware chain Robert Dyas (along with stationer Ryman and lingerie retailer Boux Avenue), has shared his views on the current retail scene. He said: “The market remains an extremely challenging one, evidenced by several corporate failures over the last 12 months, …

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Theo Paphitis’ #SBS reveals Autumn Fair shortlist

Small Business Sunday (#SBS), the online business community founded by high profile businessman Theo Paphitis, has announced its shortlist of 36 businesses in the running to secure space in Autumn Fair’s new #SBS Pavilion. Out of the 36 shortlisted companies, 12 will be selected to fill free exhibition spots at …

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Theo Paphitis and Small Business Sunday (#SBS) to go live at Autumn Fair

High profile businessman Theo Paphitis will be bringing his Small Business Sunday (#SBS) venture to Autumn Fair 2018. Theo Paphitis is the chairman of hardware and housewares chain Robert Dyas and high street stationery specialist Ryman the Stationer, and the owner of lingerie chain Boux Avenue. In 2010 he launched …

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Robert Dyas chairman Theo Paphitis reviews Christmas trading

Theo Paphitis Retail Group has revealed positive like-for-like sales for the Christmas trading period. High profile businessman Theo Paphitis is the chairman of 95-strong hardware and housewares chain Robert Dyas and high street stationery specialist Ryman the Stationer, and owner of lingerie chain Boux Avenue. He added Robert Dyas to …

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