In the seemingly everlasting wake of the financially destructive Covid-19 pandemic, business owners and consumers alike haven't shied away from openly discussing the ways in which the sluggish economy has impacted them. Rising costs have meant that consumers are cutting back in virtually all sectors: retail, beauty, groceries, and restaurants. On the other hand, those rising costs mean business owners need their customers more than ever. It's a vicious loop that's made Toronto lose more than a few beloved establishments over the last six, soon-to-be seven, years.