Mars Wrigley leaving Newark, cutting 307 jobs (updated)
Mars Wrigley is ending 86 years of operations in Newark, resulting in 307 job losses.
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Mars Wrigley has announced the closure of its Newark office. The move marks the end of an 86-year tenure for the candy manufacturer in the city.
Coverage from NJ.com, NJBIZ, the Bergen Record, and other local outlets confirms the elimination of 307 positions. Reports from the New Jersey Business & Industry Association and Shore News Network emphasize this exit as part of a broader trend of companies relocating headquarters away from New Jersey.
While the Newark office is scheduled to close, reports state that Mars Snacking operations in Hackettstown will continue. Information regarding the timing of the transition or future employment support for affected staff is not yet specified in available coverage.
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Quick answers
How many employees are affected?
307 employees are affected by the closure of the Newark office.
Are all Mars Wrigley operations in New Jersey ending?
No, coverage confirms that operations in Hackettstown will continue.
How long has Mars Wrigley been in Newark?
The company has maintained a presence in Newark for 86 years.
Coverage (6)
- Another Big New Jersey Based Company is Moving HQ Out of New Jersey Shore News Network · 1d ago
- M&M's maker Mars Wrigley exits Newark after 86 years NJ.com · 1d ago
- Mars Snacking to close Newark office, affecting 307 employees; Hackettstown operations to continue WRNJ Radio · 1d ago
- M&M candy maker Mars Wrigley to leave Newark, cutting 307 jobs Bergen Record · 1d ago
- Sweet Sorrow: Mars Wrigley Leaving Newark to Continue NJ Departure Woes New Jersey Business & Industry Association · 1d ago
- Mars Wrigley leaving Newark, cutting 307 jobs (updated) NJBIZ · 1d ago
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