We’re all about local at PHOENIX, but occasionally a cool company headquartered elsewhere strikes our fancy and we lower our “local only” shield to welcome them to the Valley.
Boochcraft
Kombucha fans love the light buzz it provides, but San Diego-based Boochcraft boosts the booze with its organic hard kombucha in flavors like Ginger + Lime + Rosehips. The brews are now available locally at Sip Coffee & Beer House, The Whining Pig and more. boochcraft.com
Great Wolf Lodge
In October, Chicago’s Great Wolf Resorts Inc. will welcome guests to the first Arizona location of its family of indoor water park resorts. The 85,000-square-foot facility is currently under construction adjacent to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.
greatwolfresorts.com
LATHER
In April, this Pasadena-based beauty brand opened its fifth Arizona store in Uptown Plaza. LATHER’s body, face, hair and home products contain no synthetic fragrances or colors and are all sulfate-, paraben- and cruelty-free. lather.com
IWC Schaffhausen
The luxury Swiss watchmaker made its Valley debut in luxe Scottsdale Fashion Square in April. IWC chose the new boutique for the stateside launch of its Spitfire Collection.
iwc.com
