There is some sad news for shoppers who frequent the Made In America Store here in Western New York. According to a post on the store’s Facebook page, the building in Elma that houses the store is going to be sold. However, the same post reassures customers that the mission and journey of the Made In America Store will continue.
Remembering Founder Mark And His Impact
After the tragic passing of the founder in 2025, many people wondered what would happen next.
I have been shopping at the Made In America Store since its inception. Mark, who founded the store, was an incredible person. I truly enjoyed spending time in the store talking with him. In fact, the last time I visited, he took time to chat with my daughter and me and even gave her a toy. He was one of the most generous and kind people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing.
Transition Period As Building Is Sold
It’s easy to imagine how difficult these decisions must be for Mark’s family and for the employees who worked alongside him. As the building is sold, there will be some transitions. The store shared more details about what that will look like in their Facebook post.
A Mission That Became Part of Western New York
Watching the Made In America Store grow, and seeing the mission behind it surge — has been incredible. Additional locations opened, national news outlets covered the story, and Mark was frequently interviewed about the importance of supporting American-made products. The store truly became part of the fabric of Western New York.
“The owners have made the difficult decision to sell the building in which the Made in America Store is currently located. This was not an easy decision”.
Supporting American-Made Products Will Remain The Focus
The encouraging news is that the store’s core purpose will remain the same: encouraging people to shop for products made in America and to support local economies along with American manufacturing…