David Eisenberg says a down economy has turned American consumers into scrimpers . It 's early to see whether buying habits have shifted permanently , he says . Eisenberg : Consumers are placing a new importance on quality when they buy .
Lee Eisenberg says a down economy has turned American spenders into scrimpers . It 's early to tell whether consumer habits have shifted permanently , he says . Eisenberg : Consumers are placing a new importance on value when they buy .