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Mars Wrigley leaving Newark, cutting 307 jobs (updated)
NJBIZ • • business
Key Points:
- Mars Wrigley plans to eliminate 307 jobs at its Newark headquarters by mid-October 2026 as part of consolidating corporate functions in Chicago, with the Newark Market Hub closing by December 2027.
- The company is simultaneously investing in its Hackettstown operations and expanding its global snacking headquarters in Chicago, which is expected to create over 600 new jobs.
- Mars emphasized its commitment to New Jersey despite the downsizing, highlighting its continued innovation and manufacturing efforts in Hackettstown and support for affected Newark associates.
- The move follows a broader trend of major corporations relocating or downsizing in New Jersey, prompting criticism from local officials and business groups about the state's business climate and tax policies.
- New Jersey officials expressed concern over the economic impact on workers and communities, calling for policy changes to improve the state's competitiveness and retain employers.
