On Friday 20th February 2026 , TV Dragon and retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis welcomed hundreds of entrepreneurs to the ICC Birmingham for the 13th annual Small Business Sunday (#SBS) event. Now in its 16th year, #SBS has grown into one of the UK’s leading small business communities, with more than 4,500 members nationwide.
Read MoreTheo Paphitis has partnered with the Enterprise Vision Awards, the UK’s largest celebration of women in business, to launch the new #SBS Small Business Award for 2026.
The partnership was announced at the annual #SBS event in Birmingham, where more than 1,000 business owners gathered for a day of connection, learning and opportunity, providing the ideal backdrop to unveil this collaboration championing female entrepreneurship across the UK.
Read MoreFor over 15 years, Small Business Sunday (#SBS) has been empowering and celebrating the UK’s small business community. Together with long-standing partner NatWest Accelerator, this year’s pitch competition continued that proud tradition by giving entrepreneurs a platform to think BIG and pitch live for game-changing support.
Read MoreTheo Paphitis spent two days at the University of Derby, where he was inspired and engaged by students, staff, prospective students, alumni, and the local community in his new role as Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship. Reflecting on the visit, Theo noted the exciting vision and entrepreneurial direction the University is currently taking.
Read MoreTheo Paphitis took centre stage at Future Fit 2026: A Blueprint for Long‑Term Growth, hosted by NatWest Group, where he shared powerful insights on how embracing innovation and technology can help businesses thrive in an uncertain world.
Read MoreRetail entrepreneur and small business champion Theo Paphitis returned to Spring Fair 2026 to meet twelve #SBS Small Business Sunday winners showcasing their products at the show and to share his thoughts on the future of retail.
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Read MoreOn Wednesday 5 November 2025, Theo Paphitis joined Dan Martin from Enterprise Nation for the ninth series of The Small Business Sessions podcast.
Read MoreIn October 2025, the Theo Paphitis Retail Group (TPRG) team came together to celebrate another year of achievements at our annual TPRG Conference - this time with a twist! Hosted at the iconic Weston-super-Mare Grand Pier, this year’s event, fittingly named TPRG-on-Sea, brought 500 of our store managers from across the UK for a memorable day of insights, recognition and seaside fun.
Read MoreTheo Paphitis has been appointed Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Derby. In this prestigious new role, Theo will share his extensive business experience with students and play a key part in inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Read MoreOn Wednesday 17 September 2025, the London Graphic Centre (LGC) celebrated the UK’s artistic talent in an exclusive evening. After much deliberation by this year’s eight fantastic judges, Theo Paphitis announced the LGC Art Prize finalists at the iconic Covent Garden store.
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