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Famous Footwear to Shut Down After More Than 25 Years

More than 200 employees face job losses in the retailer’s wind‑down.

Overview

  • The company says its online store will take orders until December 31, 2025.
  • Seventeen stores in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria are scheduled to close in early 2026.
  • A closing‑down sale began at 7am Monday following the announcement on the brand’s social channels.
  • The company did not give a reason for the closure in its public statement.
  • Customers expressed shock on social media, and 9News reports the chain is owned by Asco International.