Acquisition expands Soles4Souls’ global circular solutions capabilities, helping brands extend product life and reduce waste while creating economic opportunity
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#giveshoesgivelove–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 expands Soles4Souls’ ability to help brands and retailers extend product life, reduce waste and create economic opportunity through scalable circular solutions.
“Erren has spent years building a reputation for quality, innovation and reliability in circular reconditioning,” said Buddy Teaster, President & CEO of Soles4Souls. “Combining their expertise with our global mission allows us to create even more impactful solutions—helping partners reduce waste, deepen sustainability commitments and create lasting economic opportunity.”
By combining Soles4Souls’ global network and impact expertise with Erren’s decades of technical reconditioning leadership, the organization is establishing an integrated platform that keeps products in use longer while delivering measurable environmental and social outcomes.
Erren Recondition will continue operating in continental Europe as “Erren Recondition, a Soles4Souls company,” preserving its trusted brand and technical leadership in the region. In the United Kingdom and United States, Soles4Souls will integrate Erren’s expertise directly into its operations, expanding its ability to deliver circular solutions through a unified global platform.
This acquisition strengthens Solutions4Good, Soles4Souls’ circular solutions platform that provides brands with responsible pathways for sorting, reconditioning, recommerce, repurposing and reuse. Brands looking to partner with S4S can email [email protected].
For more information on Soles4Souls and how to partner with us, go to Soles4Souls.org.
About Soles4Souls
For 20 years, Soles4Souls has turned more than 116 million pairs of shoes and pieces of clothing into opportunity, dignity, and independence. Through footwear-first programs, community engagement, and circular solutions for brands and retailers, Soles4Souls keeps quality products in use and out of landfills—while delivering measurable outcomes for students, people in need, and entrepreneurs. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the nonprofit operates across four continents. In Europe, Soles4Souls operates through its subsidiary, Soles4Souls Europe Stichting. In 2026, Soles4Souls is celebrating its 20th anniversary by reflecting on its journey, celebrating our collective impact, and envisioning bold ideas for the next 20 years. Step Forward with us at soles4souls.org.
About Erren Recondition
Erren Recondition, founded in 1980, is a leading specialist in high-quality reconditioning of shoes, clothing, and accessories. The company offers a wide range of services, including sorting, cleaning, washing, repairing, finishing, label corrections, quality control, and packaging. With in-depth technical expertise, Erren ensures that products are made market-ready and do not have to be destroyed — a sustainable solution that creates both economic and ecological value. Learn more at Erren.com.
Contacts
Media Contact:
Jamie Ellis, Vice President, Strategic Communications, Soles4Souls
+1 (629) 236-5620
[email protected]
