What if your unsold shoes could reduce waste, support communities, and strengthen your brand, all at once?
At this year’s BFA Sustainability Summit, we’re excited to welcome Soles4Souls into the conversation, a global non-profit creating opportunity for people through shoes and clothing.
Joining us are:
?? Mike Shirey, COO & EVP of Circularity at Soles4Souls, with over 25 years in the footwear industry. He’s held senior leadership roles at ??????????????????, ???????? ????????, ???????????????? ????????????, and ???????? ??????????, working across wholesale, design, sourcing, and inventory strategy.
?? Alexandre Gilbert, VP of International Business Development, brings experience from ???????? ????????????, ????????????, ??’??????????, ???????????????????? (????) and ??????????????????, leading international growth and brand expansion across global markets.
Together, they’ll offer practical insights into how circularity can create real business value through:
·?????Donating aged stock to improve inventory health and brand image
·?????Take-back programmes that boost consumer engagement and foot traffic
·?????Sorting and grading services that align profit with purpose
Circularity has to work in the real world, for businesses, for people, and for the systems we rely on. Join us on ?????? ?????????? ???? ????????????????????, and be part of a growing movement towards practical, collaborative circularity in footwear.
?? We’ll have a Soles4Souls donation box on-site, collecting gently used or unsold shoes to support their mission. If you're attending - bring a pair!
?? Tickets are limited – secure yours today: https://lnkd.in/ejf8yQew
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