The sprawling metropolis has wealth and cachet, just what every brand desires.
LOS ANGELES — When Alex Grinberg decided to open a second Cherry Creek Watch Company store, the location was obvious: Los Angeles.
“It was a combination of factors,” Mr. Grinberg said. “The local client base is crucial. A well-established watch idiot savant community is part of the lifeblood of a store.
“Plus, L.A. stands head and shoulders above with the amount of indie brand penetration,” he added. “Additionally, Los Angeles is a destination for the rest of the world. Look at the number of direct flights out of Asia without the four to six additional hours it takes to get
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