New Apple Valley Stores Delayed by Utility Connections

Hobby Lobby, Marshall's, and Five Below openings stalled due to final utility work

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:22am

A photorealistic studio still life featuring a collection of minimalist, geometric retail fixtures and signage elements in muted earth tones, conceptually representing the delayed opening of new stores in Apple Valley due to utility infrastructure issues.Delayed utility connections prevent the launch of new retail stores in Apple Valley, despite the development appearing ready to open.Apple Valley Today

Despite the new Hobby Lobby, Marshall's, and Five Below stores at the Apple Valley Towne Center looking ready to open, the buildings remain locked and mostly empty. Construction of the retail property was completed earlier this year, but the project is currently awaiting final utility connections to bring power to the site before the stores can officially open.

Why it matters

The delayed openings of these major retail chains in Apple Valley are frustrating for local residents who are eager for new shopping options. Utility connection issues can often cause significant delays in the launch of new commercial developments, impacting the local economy and community.

The details

The new Hobby Lobby, Marshall's, and Five Below stores are part of the Apple Valley Towne Center development near Bear Valley Road and Westmont Drive. While construction on the property finished earlier this year, the project is still waiting for the final utility connections to be completed in order to bring power to the site. Without electricity, the stores are unable to open and begin operations.

  • Construction on the Apple Valley Towne Center was completed earlier this year.
  • The project is currently awaiting final utility connections to bring power to the site.

The players

Apple Valley Towne Center

A new retail development in Apple Valley, California that will house a Hobby Lobby, Marshall's, and Five Below store.

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What’s next

Once the final utility connections are made, the Hobby Lobby, Marshall's, and Five Below stores will be able to open and begin operations at the Apple Valley Towne Center.

The takeaway

Utility infrastructure issues can significantly delay the launch of new commercial developments, highlighting the importance of coordinating all aspects of a project's construction and opening. Residents of Apple Valley will have to wait a bit longer before they can shop at these new retail options.