'the global credit crunch has seen the number of international Banks lending to the power and water sector decline,' said Medley energy director Bill Farren-Price.

The goal for every luxury company, wherever their clients are, "is to keep people coming back into stores with new products," analyst Farren said. "That's what consumers want."

The goal for every luxury company, wherever their clients are, “is to keep people coming back into stores with new products,” analyst Farren said. “That’s what consumers want.”