This report presents a comprehensive situation analysis for Bronze Snake, a retail clothing and accessories business based in Melbourne, Australia. It begins with an introduction to the importance of marketing plans and the company's background, then dives into a PESTLE analysis, examining the political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors affecting the business. The report also includes an analysis of other external factors like market trends and government regulations. The report then moves to a competitive analysis, identifying direct and indirect competitors, and comparing Bronze Snake to its direct competitors using the 4Ps framework. A SWOT analysis is provided, outlining the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The report concludes by summarizing the key findings and emphasizing the importance of both internal and external factors in developing effective marketing strategies and the situation analysis for Bronze Snake. Finally, the report includes a reference list of all the sources used.