NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Sportsgear maker Nike on Thursday announced the surprise departure of top executive Trevor Edwards, who was considered a potential successor to the firm’s CEO. Without making any direct connection, a Nike spokeswoman told AFP there had been “conduct inconsistent with Nike’s core values and against our code of conduct.” The spokeswoman said there were “no direct allegations of misconduct against Trevor Edwards,” who carried the title “brand president.” The […]