'The building society figures show how cautious consumers still are.'

With so much choice, financially cautious consumers will need their wits about them.

When stocks fall, he added, today's avid investors are likely to turn into tomorrow's cautious consumers.

"We have an extremely cautious consumer out there."

Perceived as too expensive by a more cautious consumer, Waitrose began to lose customers.

An overall decline was expected, as cautious consumers worried about job security and the direction of the economy.

A cautious consumer might want to wait until early next year to see what 3Com has in mind.

Unable to compete on price, and with consumers cautious about spending, high street stores are suffering.

"We are seeing a cautious consumer who is being very careful with spending and is reacting only to sales."

"Or should I say, 'Yes, something has happened; the volatility will make for a more cautious consumer'?"