From Launch to Legacy: SWED’s Journey with Meadow
Located on the path from LAX to West Hollywood, SWED (Smoke Weed Every Day) is more than a dispensary—it’s a destination. Known for its iconic Snoop Dogg branding, exclusive merch, and one of LA’s largest premium flower selections, SWED delivers a fast, friendly, and unforgettable customer experience.
Since opening in 2022 with Meadow, SWED has grown into a powerhouse. After rebranding under the legendary SWED name in 2024, the dispensary has continued to thrive—serving more customers than ever with great prices, seamless service, and an unbeatable vibe.
From the start, SWED’s leadership built the business around four pillars: speed, simplicity, accuracy, and experience. Meadow’s platform aligned perfectly with those values, powering smooth daily operations and scalable growth.
Our dispensary is about more than cannabis—it’s about delivering a great experience. We’re here for anyone flying into LAX or local to Playa del Rey, Culver City, Inglewood, and beyond.
Laying the Groundwork for Growth
To succeed in LA’s fast-moving market, SWED’s team knew they needed more than just a POS—they needed a partner. Their ideal solution had to:
- Speed up checkouts
- Be easy to use, easy to train
- Include Delivery functionality
- Handle thousands of SKUs with ease
- Automate compliance
- Support multiple team workflows
- Offer responsive support
- Scale across future locations
After evaluating other options, Meadow stood out as the only platform that could meet all of these needs—while also improving team efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Inventory at Scale: How SWED Stays Organized and Efficient
With a product catalog that spans thousands of SKUs, inventory management at SWED is no small feat. Meadow’s tools make it easier, faster, and more accurate:
🔍 Full Transparency with Meadow’s Audit Log
Meadow gives SWED complete visibility into every action across their operation. From price changes to inventory edits, every move is tracked—down to the second.
Trackable events include:
- Price and discount changes
- Inventory adjustments
- Compliance setting updates
- Cash drawer and shift activity
- Staff logins and admin access
- Customer profile changes
This level of oversight keeps SWED in control—and audit-ready at all times.
👉 Learn how to protect your inventory and profits with Meadow's security tools.
🗃 Multiple Inventory Locations
SWED uses Meadow’s multi-location inventory system to organize and separate:
- Regular stock
- Staff samples
- Promotional units
- Display inventory
This clear structure reduces confusion, keeps counts accurate, and helps managers track movement across the store.
⚡ Weedmaps Product Import
The team’s favorite time-saving feature? Weedmaps Product Import. With just a few clicks, SWED can:
- Pull complete product details from Weedmaps
- Auto-fill descriptions, images, and quickly intake new products
- Eliminate hours of manual entry
- Keep online and in-store menus aligned
This efficiency is especially valuable during high-volume updates or vendor drop-offs.
👉 Product intake is made easy—and staying on top of inventory is even easier. Meadow’s built-in tools help SWED stay organized, accurate, and audit-ready, with full visibility into every action taken. Here’s how smart tracking helps avoid costly mistakes.
🧑💼 Expert Support, Every Step of the Way
Whether optimizing workflows or resolving issues, Meadow’s support team is just a message away. Their responsiveness and cannabis industry knowledge help SWED operate smoothly and confidently—even on the busiest days.
🔄 Considering a Switch? Meadow Makes It Easy
Whether you're upgrading from a legacy system or switching from a competitor, Meadow ensures a smooth transition—without downtime. From hands-on onboarding to team training and real-time support, Meadow makes it easy to hit the ground running.
👉 See how West Coast Collective switched to Meadow without missing a beat.
Why SWED Runs on Meadow POS
Here’s what keeps SWED all-in with Meadow:
- 🚀 Fast Transactions: Checkouts in 1–2 minutes, even at peak traffic
- 📦 Smart Inventory Tools: Track thousands of SKUs across multiple locations
- ✅ Compliance Automation: Batch tracking and audit logs built-in
- 🌐 Online Syncing: Weedmaps integration + Product Import for real-time menu accuracy
- 🔐 Team Permissions: Customized access for budtenders, inventory, and management
- 💬 Budtender-Approved: Staff consistently choose Meadow for speed and simplicity
- 💰 Easy Cash Handling: Smooth drawer workflows and shift-end reconciliation
- 🛵 Delivery & Pickup Workflows: Integrated support for every channel
- 👁 Total Oversight: Every action is logged for leadership review and control
What’s Next: Scaling with Confidence
With new locations, growing foot traffic, and a bold brand identity, SWED is cementing its place as one of LA’s premier cannabis destinations. And with Meadow’s all-in-one platform behind them, they’re scaling with confidence—without slowing down.
The team at Meadow is second to none! They made sure our staff and company were fully trained and confident in using their system. I can’t thank the Meadow team enough and strongly recommend their services to any company considering making the switch. - Tony, General Manager
💬 Q&A: Running a High-Volume Dispensary Like SWED
Q: How does Meadow help dispensaries handle high foot traffic?
Meadow’s POS is built for speed. With streamlined workflows, fast checkout times (1–2 minutes on average), and role-based permissions, teams can serve more customers without sacrificing service quality.
Q: We’re thinking about switching POS providers—how hard is it to migrate?
Not hard at all. Meadow’s team provides hands-on onboarding, training, and data migration support to ensure a smooth transition. See what our users are saying about us.
Q: How does Meadow support compliance?
From batch-level tracking to detailed audit logs, Meadow provides built-in tools to help you stay compliant and audit-ready at all times. No ghost inventory or issues with negative packages.
Ready to Power Your Dispensary’s Growth?
👉 Discover why top cannabis retailers choose Meadow. Book a demo or talk to us now.
