Glue Store’s last 16 shops will be closed for good and the company’s online portal wound up in the latest blow for Australia’s retail sector.

The writing had been on the wall for some time and the once-popular fashion chain delivered the news to customers in a short message on its website.

“After many years of bringing you the styles you love, Glue Store has permanently closed — both in store and online,” it said.

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“We are so grateful for your loyalty and support over the years.

“The good news? Our family of brands is still here for you, with the same great range and the style you expect.”

The statement did not share how many jobs would be impacted.

On social media, Glue, which was founded in 1998, put out a “final call for Melbourne”.

“Our online store may be closed, but this is your last call to shop with us in person,” the post said, with deals to run between Thursday and Sunday.

“We’re closing our Emporium Store in Melbourne, and we’re going out with a bang.”

Glue Store is winding up its remaining stores and website. Credit: Glue Store

The company has been up against it since 2024 when news emerged half of its stores would be closed because they were “underperforming” .

The knockout blow came in February when Glue was deemed “unprofitable” and its parent company Accent Group said it would shut the 16 remaining outlets if they went unsold.

Glue had recorded a loss of $8.4 million in the first half of the 2026 financial year, inclusive of provisions set aside for closure.

The store’s website has stopped taking orders and is pointing shoppers to other brands and retailers within Accent Group’s stable, including Dr Martens, Lacoste, Platypus and The Athlete’s Foot.

The news comes after Lincraft announced it was closing all physical stores and Barbeques Galore said dozens of stores would shut.

7NEWS.com.au has reached out to Accent Group, which acquired Glue Store in 2021, for comment.