Victor Valley business closures continue as Carl’s Jr. on 7th Avenue closes – VVNG.com

Victorville, California (VVNG.com) – The trend of business closures in the Victor Valley region continues, with the latest announcement that Carl’s Jr. Restaurant, located at 14503 7TH ST in Victorville, has closed due to poor business performance, making it the third restaurant to close this week alone. .

The development follows a spate of closures across the region, creating an alarming pattern for local retail space and employment.

A recent article on VVNG.com states that the wave of closures across the Victor Valley has significantly escalated.

Marco’s Pizza in Hesperia closed without notice on January 18, 2024, after staff were fired via text message the same morning.

Crumbl Cookies, a bakery known for its weekly menu, closed its store at 12274 Palmdale Rd Suite 102 in Victorville last week, also due to poor business.

Howard’s Appliance TV & Mattress, which became widely known after acquiring Midway Home Solutions in 2021, ceased operations at its Victorville location this week.

Howards, a prominent Southern California retailer, had hoped to solidify its presence in the High Desert region, but ultimately succumbed to the same fate as many other retailers in the area. .

The area’s commercial environment is further affected by the withdrawal of CVS Pharmacy in Bear Valley and the closure of Amethyst Road yesterday, February 22, 2024, as part of CVS Health’s strategy to close 900 stores over three years. exposed to difficulties. This decision is intended to realign operations to better meet the needs of the community.

In addition to a series of exits, a Rite Aid store at the intersection of Highway 18 and Navajo Road in Apple Valley also closed last month, following the company’s move to restructure its network after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Closed.