Theo Paphitis acquired Ryman stationery in 1995.
Paphitis bought the British stationery retailer Ryman in 1995 and later expanded its retail presence. The chain is associated with stationery, office supplies, printing and related services on the British high street.
The acquisition was part of Paphitis's broader career in retail entrepreneurship. He became known for developing and acquiring consumer-facing businesses before joining Dragon's Den as an investor and becoming familiar to a wide television audience.
The year is sometimes confused with dates connected to Paphitis's other companies or with later changes in Ryman's ownership and expansion. The question concerns the acquisition of Ryman itself, which took place in 1995, rather than the date he became a Dragon.