Soles4Souls Acquires Erren Recondition to Expand Global Circular Solutions for Brands and Retailers

Acquisition expands Soles4Souls’ global circular solutions capabilities, helping brands extend product life and reduce waste while creating economic opportunity   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – March 4, 2026 – Soles4Souls, the global nonprofit turning shoes and clothing into opportunity, today announced the acquisition of Erren Recondition, a European leader in footwear and apparel reconditioning. The acquisition significantly […]

Can a good pair of shoes really change a child’s future?

Imagine a seven-year-old child walking to school in trainers held together with tape. Their bare skin pokes out of holes, and every step hurts. When they arrive, they’re too embarrassed to attend morning PE class, so they hide in the toilet and miss an hour of exercise and fun. Now imagine this scene playing out […]

Employee Fundraiser Ideas That Drive Wellbeing and Impact

Volunteer sorting donated athletic shoes in a warehouse to support global footwear donations and community impact.

We humans are deeply social beings. Our early ancestors relied on tribal communities for safety and belonging, and that instinct remains rooted within our biology. Today, scientists increasingly recognize that social connection is just as important to our wellbeing as food, water, and shelter. What makes humans truly special is what we are able to […]

Run further than the finish line: How race events can deliver lasting social impact

Your race winner sets a state record. Your fun-runners finish their first half-marathon. And the jogger dressed in the Shrek costume earns a five-figure sponsorship sum for their chosen charity. From beaming medallists to jubilant spectators, running events across the US regularly fuel life-changing memories for everyone involved. But as the organizer, your race’s impact […]

Lift your company’s spirit with all-year-round, purpose-led giving

Ever since Scrooge woke up one winter morning a kinder, gentler man, Charles Dickens’s famous tale has shaped the holidays into a celebration of generosity. Two centuries on, that same instinct to do good is alive and well; at home, in our communities, and increasingly, in our workplaces.   But while the traditions of giving […]

The most impactful circularity starts with what’s already in your warehouse

With the UN’s Climate Change Conference – COP30 – in Brazil right around the corner, the spotlight will shine once more on how countries and organisations are taking real action towards a more circular, sustainable future.    But brands don’t have to wait for lawmakers to define new frameworks on waste reduction. Instead, you just […]

From record sales to real impact: Rethinking Black Friday

It’s official: Americans love a good deal. In 2024, shoppers smashed Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) records, spending $10.8 billion (up 10.2% on 2023) and $13.3 billion (+7.3%) respectively. And with BFCM 2025 set to remain the busiest sales period of the year, manufacturers, retailers, and brands are preparing now for the peak holiday […]

Donor-Advised Funds 101

They save you money. They save the planet. They might even save your wardrobe. It’s no wonder that in the UK, second-hand apparel is fast becoming first choice. Two-thirds of British Gen Z consumers now prefer pre-loved purchases to those brand-new, swelling the value of the UK online second-hand goods market to £4.8bn. More than […]

How to create a zero-waste workforce (without blowing your budget)

They save you money. They save the planet. They might even save your wardrobe. It’s no wonder that in the UK, second-hand apparel is fast becoming first choice. Two-thirds of British Gen Z consumers now prefer pre-loved purchases to those brand-new, swelling the value of the UK online second-hand goods market to £4.8bn. More than […]