Theo Paphitis proud owner and Chairman of Robert Dyas opened new shop in Enfield yesterday 26th of November 2014 and he was offering customers 20% off for one day only to celebrate the opening.
Modern day Robert Dyas is a multiple retailer of over 90 stores. they have ranges of house wares, small electrical appliances, gardening products, kitchens. DIY, consumer electronics and many more ranges for the home and garden.
Theo was Chairman of Millwall FC for eight years, taking the club out of administration, into the Championship (to the FA Cup Final opposite Manchester United) and into Europe.
He’s revived the fortunes of such notable retail brands as La Senza, Contessa Lingerie, Ryman, Partners the Stationers and Stationery Box.
He sold his interest in the La Senza UK and Contessa in 2006.
In 2008, he combined the stationery businesses to form a new chain, Ryman the Stationer where he is now Chairman. The company sponsors the Isthmian football league, called the Ryman Football League.
He also owns Red Letter Days with fellow Dragon, Peter Jones, which he salvaged out of administration, and is an investor in Smarta, the business support and advice network for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Theo launched the highly innovative new lingerie and nightwear brand, Boux Avenue in spring 2011. There are 17 UK stores, three international ones and an interactive website (www.bouxavenue.com). The company continues to expand rapidly.
In July 2012, the 96-store homewares specialist chain,
Robert Dyas joined Theo’s retail portfolio. This means that across Ryman, Boux Avenue and Robert Dyas, the combined group comprises 349 stores and 3,600 employees who serve over 28 million customers a year.
Also the Chief Executive officer of his Group of companies is well known to the community Kypros Kyprianou (Photo above).