4. Home Base: The Importance of Home and Community
A homebody is not just a person anymore but also a state of mind as consumers are centering more of their entertainment in the home. According to Argentina's newspaper, La Nacion, "You can get a professional chef to cook for you, host a band for an exclusive show in your living room or attend a play in your garden." Consumers are also members of multi-generational households, due to rising costs of childcare, housing and eldercare. Multi-generational living is important in terms of purchasing, as a mix of generations will influence buying behaviors for food, holidays and technology choices.