The results include the first full-years trading at the Trade Centre Group outlet in Wednesbury, its three Welsh sites (Merthyr Tydfil, Neath and Abercynon) and part-year trading at its fifth outlet the largest used car showroom in Europe that opened in Coventry in April last year. Andy Coulthurst, who was CEO at the time, spoke to Car Dealer founder James Baggott last December about the groups position as the most profitable non-franchised car dealer in an interview that you can watch below. Want the latest news from Swansea sent straight to your inbox? Director BAILEY MOTORS LIMITED (10733782) Company status Dissolved Correspondence address Euro Centre, Neath Abbey Business Park, Neath Abbey, Neath, "Emotions got the better of my wife who walked over to confront the gang to ask why they felt the need to continue to be abusive. It is privately owned by current Vice-Chairman Mark Bailey and his family. A statement accompanying the results added: "The directors are extremely pleased with the overall results achieved by the company in the year under review. We'd also like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use our services and to make improvements. You've rejected analytics cookies. Something went wrong, please try again later. A former Town Councillor Adam Brown said tonight and summed it up for thousands of people in Swansea as he said: The blokes made a complete tit of himself, giving it the big one about his brand new Ferrari and threatening to smash kids in the face. History [ edit] Outside of Wales [ edit] The company opened their first showroom in England in early 2017 The car dealer was one of a small number of residents living close to the proposed site at Llwynderw, off Mumbles Road, who'd launched a judicial review of its proposed 360,000 rebuild, which Swansea Council had greenlit earlier this year. Employing almost 500 staff, The Trade Centre Group is privately owned by Chairman, Mark Bailey. The apology and withdrawal though comes prior to hundreds of skateboarders planning to head to Swansea from all over the UK tomorrow to demonstrate. Mark Bailey Swansea Council gave permission to Mumbles Community Council earlier this year to go-ahead with the 360,000 plan by endorsing a 25-year lease but seven residents of Mumbles Road have launched the judicial review alleging that the council has not followed the correct process. I do understand why the skaters are so passionate about the skate park and whilst I now concede on making any objection to the redevelopment at that location, I also stand by my offer to significantly invest in a state-of-the art facility elsewhere in the Borough with proper facilities and parking. We sell over 40,000 used cars every year, with the added convenience of being able to drive away your perfect car in just one hour. According to its latest set of accounts, MTR Bailey Trading posted pre-tax Now witness the huge local response to Mr Baileys complaint/campaign hereBeep Beep Beep Beeeeeeep (skateboard park protest in Swansea) YouTube. Don't engage. In one of the clips that was posted online, he can be seen confronting a youth whom he warns about his language and argues his point with other onlookers, telling them that hed offered 500,000 for a skatepark to be built elsewhere but that had been rejected: https://twitter.com/ermatruth/status/1397903815534383104?s=20. Mark Bailey the boss of Trade Centre Wales second-hand car dealership tonight backed out of a battle that he started. Spare a thought for poor Mark Bailey, boss of Trade Centre Wales, one of the regions biggest car retailers He is the victim of a constant stream of honking and beeping The past year has also seen an increase in customer satisfaction with Trade Centres TrustPilot score up 8% to 9.4/10. Also, given that its being reported that theincident led to the Trade Centre Wales Trustpilot page being flooded with reviews, were even more convinced this wasnt some guerrilla marketing tactic. Not so long ago Mark Bailey (Chairman of TCW) Raised 24,000 for the NSPCC. The year to November 2017 was also the first full year of operation for the Abercynon site, which also contributed to performance. Drawing on her knowledge and experience, Rachel has developed a genuine understanding of how content can engage and compel an audience. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. The results include the first full-years trading at the Trade Centre Group outlet in Wednesbury, its three Welsh sites (Merthyr Tydfil, Neath and Abercynon) and part-year trading We hope Swansea Council will now recognise the distress and hurt that has been caused here and unreservedly condemn the despicable behaviour of those who have engaged in these actions. Employing almost 500 staff, The Trade Centre Group is privately owned by Chairman, Mark Bailey. New accounts revealed The Trade Centre Wales turned over 178.4m in the year to 30 November 2017, up from 105.7m 12 months earlier. Nor are we saying this is a PR stunt we have just heard people question it. Rachel is now responsible for every aspect of web management, marketing and overall production of the Business News Wales brand. T: 0161 907 9747 I do hope that those involved will accept my apology when I get to speak with them. The car sales boss apologised via Facebook in a shock U-turn. But we hope that if this is a clever marketing ruse then it doesnt backfire on Mr Bailey who seems to have been on the receiving end of local residents ire. Footage of the owner of Trade Centre Wales and his wife, down West Cross mini ramp. Midlands Business Insider January/February 2023, Camper van conversion firm secures funding boost, Maverick Diagnostics launches training centre to fill skills gap, Plans for 60-home development in the pipeline, Step forward set for International Sports Village, Prep work makes progress on landmark regeneration scheme. They claimed Swansea Council hadnt followed the correct procedure, but Bailey has now withdrawn his objection. At one point Mr B cautioned one of the skating youths not to use bad language. THE Founder of Trade Centre Wales, Mark Bailey has been criticised for approaching skateboarders in a skate park opposite his home in the Mumbles. Why's that? Many different versions of a video have been circulating online and we have seen several different clips, including one Mr Bailey himself posted on Facebook before deleting it. These awards were incepted to recognise the incredible achievements of children and young people across Wales, whilst raising money for charities that support them. In now-deleted posts on Facebook, Mr Bailey wrote that the incident happened on Wednesday May 26 after he was driving home to be met with "a gang of youths shouting abuse and throwing things at my vehicle". The incident also led to the car dealer groups Trustpilot page being flooded with reviews. Drivers angry at his opposition had vented their fury by sounding their cars horns while driving past his home even at night: Now, however, Bailey says he wont be objecting to the skatepark plan and has promised to apologise to the skateboarders. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Mark Thomas Raymond Bailey has been working at RASSAU GENERAL STORE LIMITED since 03 June 2011, currently, he/she works on the position of a Director. On Saturday, May 29, there are plans being mooted on social media for the "biggest gathering skate off ever" along Mumbles Road. The retailer holds a top five ranking with both leading industry media publishers, recently ranking fourth in the Automotive Management ID50 and fifth in the Motor Trader MT 50 published in November 2018. All the while his potty-mouthed partner was spouting the c word and I dont mean Cardiff. Mark Bailey said: We are naturally delighted with the financial achievements in the year, but we are incredibly proud of the hard work of our teams to create outstanding customer satisfaction: becoming the highest rated UK car supermarket group on TrustPilot is no mean feat!. Press J to jump to the feed. Proudly powered by WordPress T: 0844 980 0190 The UKs fastest growing used car retailer, The Trade Centre Group, has reported another year of significant growth in earnings and profit while also becoming the UKs most trusted car supermarket, according to consumer review website TrustPilot. Many of the one-star reviews mention the incident at the skatepark. Trade Centre Wales currently has retail sites at Neath, Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff North. ", Another adds: "It's not here to just film kids skating, is it?". Mumbles Skatepark Association, which is supporting Mumbles Community Council in its bid to build the 360,000-plus facility, described the delay to the project caused by the judicial review as a 'slap in the face '. 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Chief Executive Officer Andy Coulthurst said: We have grown the business rapidly over the last three years and it was critical that we made the right appointments to underpin the next phases of growth. "Our three Wales sites are also enjoying a record run of form and I expect that we will comfortably break through 25m pre-tax profit this year.". Mark Bailey claims to have been targeted after it was revealed he is one of those behind a bid to halt the development of a skatepark in front of his home. PSA: If anyone else is hassled by Mark Bailey from Trade Centre Wales in Swansea by the skatepark; Just start chanting 'paedo' at the top of your lungs until he fucks off. After all, before these videos hit the big time we had never heard of Trade Centre Wales despite our regular visits to the region. The Trade Centre Group is the most profitable independent dealer group in our inaugural Top 100 list of the UKs most profitable car dealers, with an EBITDA of 25.19m on turnover of 256.48m. 18 May 2018 Wales Business Turnover at Welsh second hand car sales company The Trade Centre Wales has rocketed past 175m, with chairman Mark Bailey telling Insider the company is set to break more records in 2018. Latest news it is now being reported that Mr Bailey has apologised for his stance against the skateboarders. Thank you for taking the time to read this and once again please accept our apologies if you were affected by our actions in any way whatsoever.. Trade Centre Group owner Mark Bailey has issued an unreserved apology via Facebook afterhe was filmed rowing with youngsters about a skatepark development. We use cookies to make our services work and collect analytics information. Pop in to any one of our branches today and put us to the test or if you are looking to You can change your cookie settings at any time. The Trade Centre Group is having a board reshuffle with chief executive Andy Coulthurst becoming chairman. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Sign up to the SwanseaOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. The improved consumer condence together with readily available nance credit to consumers is continuing to drive demand for used cars. "Our family has always been a huge supporter of charitable and community projects in South Wales, but we will now double-down on that work with even more of an emphasis on supporting young people. Profits have jumped by three-quarters at the company behind the Trade Centre Wales used car supermarket. Find out about the latest local issues where you live: Jason Williams, chairman of Mumbles Skatepark - a group which is raising money for a skate park project in Swansea - recently described the legal action as a "slap in the face" and an attempt "to fetter and stall" a project which would deliver "a massive benefit" to the community. We were all young once and watching the video again today, I see more than a little bit of my younger self in the actions of those that I confronted. What time is Love Island on, does it air every night and what about the weekends? mark bailey trade centre wales car collection Lunnon (; Inglis: London, /lndn/) is the caipital an maist populous ceety o Ingland an the Unitit Kinrick.Staunin on the River Thames, Lunnon ", View all Wales newsView more Wales Business news, Josh Morris, Digital Staff Writer A fifth site in Coventry is set to open this month (May 2018). Operating profit also increased, up from 10m to 15.6m. Learn more about: cookie policy, The Trade Centre Group passes 20m profit following fifth store opening, The Trade Centre Groups Founder and Chairman, Mark Bailey, Bursaries available for young people starting higher education in Pembrokeshire, The Entertainer to support World Autism Awareness Week in Cardiff store, Baglan firm creates first wind-turbine mobile telephone mast, Asda launches new Just Essentials meal plan to feed a family of 4 for a week for under 20, Cardiff company sets sights on Middle East on back of export success, Monmouthshire Nursing Home goes up for sale. Something went wrong, please try again later. We use cookies to make your experience better. Mark Bailey, The Trade Centre Wales chairman, said: "Whilst they are impressive results, the business has already moved on in 2018 and this year we will benefit from a full year of Trade Centre UK Wednesbury and seven months trading from our latest outlet in Coventry, both of which are performing exceptionally well. Find The Trade Centre Wales in Mountain Ash, CF45. We will be making further investments in 2019 to improve our efficiency and service levels, including launching a new in-house dealer management system (DMS).. Small, great looking and just a few tweaks away from going very fast. He wrote: "To be clear, we have never had a problem with the skate park, our issues are to do with the safety and practicality of making a bigger one in its current location without proper parking and toilets, you will see that from our next post that others in positions of responsibility agree. In his Facebook post, he writes: Having taken time to reflect on the footage of the altercation that was filmed at the skate park on Wednesday evening, my wife Rhianon and I unreservedly apologise for our actions that evening. The Trade Centre Group also ranked at 156 in the 14th annual Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250, published in October 2018. 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This was the final straw which prompted our actions which we now bitterly regret. The company was incorporated on Friday 03 October 2003, so this is a well established company. A heated argument has been captured taking place between young skaters and a man who is part of a group behind a bid to prevent the development of a skatepark along Swansea's seafront. This also showed youths mooning at the family's home. NTK Motors is not condoning the shouting of abuse at some random car dealer who happens to have a brand new Ferrari. Hes acted like a complete bellend he finished. Is Love Island on every night and does it air on the weekend? You've accepted analytics cookies. Meanwhile, the publicity courted by Bailey himself has shone further bad light on his business, with its reputation further tarnished globally. Bailey "Having taken time to reflect on the footage of the altercation that was filmed at the skate park on Wednesday evening, my wife Rhianon and I unreservedly apologise for our actions that evening," began the latest statement on his Facebook page. Orthink againthere are some rumours that this whole ridiculous episode is just a sophisticated PR stunt designed to publicise Mr Baileys business. Business News Wales from Business News Wales on Vimeo. Trade Centre Wales owner Mark Bailey has withdrawn his objections to the development of a skatepark along Swansea's seafront. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Emotions got the better of my wife who walked over to confront the gang to ask why they felt the need to continue to be abusive. Want the latest news from Swansea sent straight to your inbox? However, the directors believe the-company is well positioned within the industry to remain one of the market leaders in the sector. I think it's you that's the fucking idiot. The dealer group has received more than a page of one-star reviews in the past 24 hours after members of the public were encouraged to do so in a social media campaign. The Group expanded its board of directors during the year, appointing Tim Carr as Chief Financial Officer, Mark Sainsbury as Operations Director and, most recently, Nathan Bailey as Director of Vehicle Purchasing. "I do understand why the skaters are so passionate about the skate park and, whilst I now concede on making any objection to the redevelopment at that location, I also stand by my offer to significantly invest in a state-of-the art facility elsewhere in the borough with proper facilities and parking. On his social media pages tonight he posted: Having taken time to reflect on the footage of the altercation that was filmed at the skate park on Wednesday evening, my wife Rhianon and I unreservedly apologise for our actions that evening,, He then added: I will make a point of going across and personally apologising to the skaters at the appropriate time over the coming days.. Changed your mind? Bright future for UKs fastest growing used car retailer. Mr Bailey said he had offered to maintain and enhance the land at Llwynderw, but added Swansea council did not respond to his proposal, which they said would have resulted in more wild flowers and public seating, plus a sum of money to relocate the mini half-pipe to a site which was closer to toilets and parking facilities. The company also engages with the community by supporting various local grassroots sports teams and clubs. Nathan Mark BAILEY. Mr Bailey said he had offered to maintain and enhance the land at Llwynderw, but added Swansea council did not respond to his proposal, which they said would have resulted in more wild flowers and public seating, plus a sum of money to relocate the mini half-pipe to a site which was closer to toilets and parking facilities. Our family has always been a huge supporter of charitable and community projects in South Wales, but we will now double-down on that work with even more of an emphasis on supporting young people. However, this evening saw the wealthy businessman make a shock U-turn, saying he "now concedes on making any objection to the redevelopment at that location" following the appearance online of a video, in which he and his wife have a heated row with a group of young skaters. ", Another video shot during the confrontation shows a teenager say "Some rich **** came here to make this his retirement paradise. The people and skateboarders of Swansea have won as millionaire car trader backs down Mark Bailey the boss of Trade Centre Wales second-hand car dealership tonight We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The car dealer was one of a small number of residents living close to the proposed site at Llwynderw, off Mumbles Road, who'd launched a judicial review of its By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. This is Mumbles. The altercation which Bailey now says he bitterly regrets was filmed, with different clips being posted online, including one posted by Bailey himself but which he later deleted, said Wales Online. Mr Bailey and his wife respond that they have lived in the area for 20 years and are not retired, have young children and still work. With no political views or editorial agenda, our goal is to create the number one based source of business news in Wales, creating a level playing field for every business no matter of its size. Trade Centre Wales Boss Mark Bailey has started ramping up the heat over a childrens skatepark. The Trade Centre Wales grew sales by 69% in 2017 (to 178 million), easily surpassing the criteria for listing which include sales growth in the last year of at least 5% and profit margins in excess of 2%. Car dealer Mark Bailey, who owns Trade Centre Wales, is one of a number of residents living close to the proposed site at Llwynderw, by Blackpill, who have launched a judicial review of the proposed redevelopment of the site which would replace the ageing half pipe. I remained calm until one of the skaters nearly hit my wife., In a deleted post, Bailey wrote: I regret what was said in the heat of the moment but emotions were running high at the time.. EV Charging: If You Build It They Will Come, Beep Beep Beep Beeeeeeep (skateboard park protest in Swansea) YouTube. They show Mr Bailey and his wife walk onto the half pipe while it is being used. An online petition in support of the Llwynderw project has now received more than 5,700 signatures. The original Fiat 500 was a cracker. We guarantee to pay more for your PX than any other dealer or online car buying service. Sponsoring the National Children of Wales Awards is another element of its corporate social responsibility drive. Chief Executive Officer Andy Coulthurst said: We have grown the business rapidly over the last three years and it was critical that we made the right appointments to underpin the next phases of growth. In its financial year ending November 2018, the Groups profits before tax increased 38% to 21 million (15.2m in 2017) and turnover was up 44% to 257 million (from 178.4m). 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The results include the first full-years trading at the Trade Centre Group outlet in Wednesbury, its three Welsh sites (Merthyr Tydfil, Neath and Abercynon) and part-year trading at its fifth outlet the largest used car showroom in Europe that opened in Coventry in April last year. The UKs fastest growing used car retailer, The Trade Centre Group, has reported another year of significant growth in earnings and profit while also becoming the UKs most trusted car supermarket, according to consumer review website TrustPilot. We will be making further investments in 2019 to improve our efficiency and service levels, including launching a new in-house dealer management system (DMS).. The Trade Centre Group was founded by Mark Bailey in 1999 and remains 100 per cent owned by the Bailey family. During this time, Rachel was a key attribute to the success of our sister product, Recruitment Buzz, which has firmly established itself as one of the leading publications within the Recruitment sector. In the video, Mr Bailey and his wife walk over to confront the skaters. The woman walks across the half-pipe filming skaters as they continue to skate around her, prompting Mr Bailey to threaten one when they get too close to her, saying "You touch her, I'll smash your face in. | active Company address: RASSAU GENERAL STORE LIMITED HONEYFIELD ROAD, RASSAU, EBBW VALE, NP23 5TA RASSAU GENERAL STORE LIMITED Company Documents Total company The past year has also seen an increase in customer satisfaction with Trade Centres TrustPilot score up 8% to 9.4/10. "This was the final straw which prompted our actions which we now bitterly regret. We were all young once and watching the video again today, I see more than a little bit of my younger self in the actions of those that I confronted. ", One skater ask Mr Bailey: "What are you doing? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He speaks to the skaters who are using it, Mr Bailey is one of a number of residents living close to the site who have launched a judicial review of its proposed redevelopment. He will be replaced in the role of CEO by chief financial officer Tim Carr, while current chairman and founder Mark Bailey is to become vice-chairman. drivers beep their horns as they drove past his house, How easy is it to charge an electric car on a long journey and what does it cost? The ramp is here to be skated on. 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