Which Dragon's Den investor became known for the retail chain Robert Dyas?

Dragon's Den investor Theo Paphitis became known for the retail chain Robert Dyas.

Paphitis acquired Robert Dyas in 2004, before becoming a familiar face on Dragon's Den. Robert Dyas is a British retailer selling household goods, hardware, kitchen products, garden supplies and other practical items.

The business dates back to the nineteenth century, when Robert Dyas founded the original company in London. Under Paphitis’s ownership, the chain continued operating as a recognisable high-street retailer with a broad product range.

Robert Dyas is one part of Paphitis’s business portfolio and should not be confused with Ryman, the stationery chain he also acquired. Both are associated with him, but they are separate retailers serving different core markets. His television profile helped many viewers connect his name with British retail entrepreneurship.