Retailers resist Weedmaps’ price hike

Several SoCal customers pushed back on social media after learning that Weedmaps is shaking up the payment structure for its core advertising business.
The company is best known as a Yelp-style directory for weed retailers. Under the new nationwide pricing plan, some customers would see their rates nearly quadruple.
Diane Kessler, a store manager at Arts District Cannabis in LA, said the price of their basic monthly listing would jump from $495 to $1,695. She said her employer hasn't yet . . .