All Ryman articles – Page 4
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NewsUp to 100 HMV shops face closure as axe falls on store staff
Up to 100 HMV stores are set to close when their stock is sold, administrators will tell staff of the collapsed retailer this week, pulling the plug on 1,500 jobs.
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NewsTheo Paphitis backs campaign to freeze business rates
Retail entrepreneur and star of Dragons’ Den Theo Paphitis is backing the Retail Week and British Retail Consortium (BRC) campaign urging the Government to freeze business rates.
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NewsPaphitis eyes stores from collapsed retailers HMV, Jessops and Blockbuster
Theo Paphitis, owner of Ryman Group and star of Dragons’ Den, is in the running to take on former HMV, Jessops and Blockbuster stores.
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NewsTheo Paphitis's retail group delivers strong Christmas performance
Sales across Dragons’ Den entrepreneur Theo Paphitis’s retail group surged over Christmas and recently acquired Robert Dyas reported 14.7% like-for-like growth.
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NewsRyman and Boux Avenue make TV ad debuts
Ryman Stationery and Boux Avenue, owned by retail tycoon and Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis, are both making their TV debuts this week to drive Christmas shoppers in-store and online.
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AnalysisPeople: Retail’s main job moves in August
August is traditionally a very quiet month for retailers with everyone on holiday or preparing for the huge back-to-school and Christmas trading period, but this year it has been exceptionally busy on the people moves front.
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NewsTheo Paphitis strengthens senior management team
Theo Paphitis has strengthened his senior management team across his Ryman, Boux Avenue and newly acquired Robert Dyas brands.
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InterviewQ&A: Theo Paphitis, new owner of Robert Dyas
Theo Paphitis, the Dragon’s Den star and owner of both Ryman Stationery and lingerie retailer Boux Avenue, acquired the 96-store hardware chain Robert Dyas yesterday. Retail Week finds out what his plans are.
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NewsTheo Paphitis acquires Robert Dyas
Theo Paphitis, the Dragon’s Den star and owner of Ryman Stationery, has acquired hardware retailer Robert Dyas.
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NewsDragon Paphitis poised to acquire Robert Dyas
Theo Paphitis, the Dragons’ Den star and owner of stationery retailer Ryman, is set to buy hardware chain Robert Dyas for up to £10m, it is understood.
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NewsStrong website helps Ryman bounce back
A stronger website and wider product range have helped the retailer’s profits to bounce back.
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NewsEcommerce drives Ryman profits surge
Stationery specialist Ryman will continue to expand this year despite the tough economic conditions after delivering a strong full-year performance.
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AnalysisRunning up the down escalator
Retailers are in unknown territory, but it is areas such as cost-cutting and multichannel that will mark out the winners. Nicola Harrison reports
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NewsStore acquisitions send Ryman profits rising
Stationer Ryman’s turnover soared 125% in the year to March 28 as the retailer reaped the rewards from the integration of Partners and Stationery Box.
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NewsRyman builds on systems overhaul with web platform
Ryman will replace its web platform before the end of the year as part of a significant overhaul of its internet operation.
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NewsRyman on the expansion trail as deals improve
Ryman is on the expansion trail as it takes advantage of good property deals while making a “significant” investment in its online strategy.
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Theo Paphitis joins Woolworths’ fray
Woolworths’ potential saviours are to meet administrators today for a second round of talks to try to save the retailer, with a deal hoped to be sealed by the end of the week.
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Ryman aims for 300 shops as it expects a record year
Stationery retailer Ryman expects record profits for the year to March 31, as it ramps up its store opening programme.