Famous Footwear Closes Doors After 25 Years, Leaving Gap in Australian Shoe Retail
Iconic Australian shoe retailer Famous Footwear has announced its impending closure. After 25 years in business, the brand will shut down all its physical targets in early 2026. The online store will close by the end of this year, on December 31, 2023.
Famous Footwear's 17 targets across NSW, Queensland, and Victoria will cease operations, leaving a gap in the market. The retailer has not disclosed who might take over these locations. Customers have been thanked for their support over the quarter-century of trading. The company's decision comes after much consideration, with no further details provided on the reasons behind the closure.
Famous Footwear's departure will leave a void in the Australian shoe retail landscape. With the online store closing by the end of 2023 and physical targets following suit in early 2026, customers will have to seek alternatives. The retailer's 25-year history has come to an end, leaving behind a legacy in the Australian footwear industry.
