Mars Wrigley leaving Newark, cutting 307 jobs (updated)
Mars Wrigley is ending its 86-year presence in Newark, resulting in the elimination of 307 positions.
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Mars Wrigley has announced the closure of its Newark office, marking the end of an 86-year tenure in the city. The decision involves the reduction of 307 jobs. While the Newark site is closing, the company's operations in Hackettstown will remain unaffected.
Coverage from outlets including NJ.com, the Bergen Record, and NJBIZ emphasizes the scope of the job cuts and the location change. The New Jersey Business & Industry Association and Shore News Network have contextualized the move as part of a trend of companies relocating headquarters out of New Jersey. Observers are tracking the transition of these 307 positions and the future status of the Newark facility.
Coverage does not yet specify a finalized timeline for the office closure or the status of affected personnel support.
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Coverage (6)
- Another Big New Jersey Based Company is Moving HQ Out of New Jersey Shore News Network · 50d ago
- M&M's maker Mars Wrigley exits Newark after 86 years NJ.com · 50d ago
- Mars Snacking to close Newark office, affecting 307 employees; Hackettstown operations to continue WRNJ Radio · 50d ago
- M&M candy maker Mars Wrigley to leave Newark, cutting 307 jobs Bergen Record · 50d ago
- Sweet Sorrow: Mars Wrigley Leaving Newark to Continue NJ Departure Woes New Jersey Business & Industry Association · 50d ago
- Mars Wrigley leaving Newark, cutting 307 jobs (updated) NJBIZ · 50d ago
Questions people are asking
How many jobs are being cut?
The closure involves 307 job cuts.
Will Mars Wrigley still operate in New Jersey?
Yes, operations in Hackettstown are set to continue.
How long has Mars Wrigley been in Newark?
The company has been present in Newark for 86 years.
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