Theo Paphitis acquired the British stationery retailer Ryman in 1995.
Paphitis is a Greek-Cypriot British retail entrepreneur who became widely known as one of the investors on Dragon's Den. Before and alongside his television career, he built a business profile through retail ownership and expansion. His acquisition of Ryman became a particularly important step in that career.
Ryman is a British retailer specialising in stationery, office supplies, printing and related services. The company was founded in London in the nineteenth century, so Paphitis acquired an established retail name rather than creating a new chain from scratch.
The year is sometimes mixed up with dates connected to Paphitis's other businesses or with the years when he appeared on television. The relevant event here is his acquisition of Ryman itself, which took place in 1995.