SGB Sports & Fitness

Converse… For Your Back?

Converse, the iconic shoe brand owned by Nike Inc. will release a capsule of water resistant gear for fall/winter ’16, which includes footwear…and apparel… and a backpack.

Epoch Lacrosse Hires National Team Sales Rep

Epoch Lacrosse said Joe Lombardo has come on board as its national team sales representative. Ryan Hurley has been promoted to partner and director of sales and Brian Hochman to creative and content director.

Badger Sportswear Sold to PE Firm

Private-equity firm CCMP Capital Advisors, LP has struck a deal to take a controlling interest in Badger Sportswear, a family-owned manufacturer and supplier of team uniforms, performance athletic wear and fanwear.

Salomon Ultra-Runner Bags Leadville 100 Win

Salomon ultra-runner Clare Gallagher of Boulder, CO landed a win for the French-born company when she set the second fastest women’s time to date at the 2016 Leadville Trail 100 and landed the overall win at 19 hours, 27 seconds.