More than 200 jobs are in the firing line as a popular women’s shoe retail chain - with stores across Victoria, NSW and Queensland - is closing down.

Famous Footwear on Monday announced it will close its physical stores from the beginning of next year, and shut its online store on December 31 this year.

“It’s with sadness we announce the end of our journey,” Famous Footwear posted on Instagram.

“Famous Footwear will be closing permanently, with our online store open until December 31.”

The company has been operating in Australia for about 25 years and has spread to 17 retail locations across Australia’s eastern states.

Its LinkedIn profile states that it employs more than 200 staff members and is headquartered in the Gold Coast.

The store shared a heartfelt message to its customers i

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