Mars Wrigley leaving Newark, cutting 307 jobs (updated)
Mars Wrigley is ending its 86-year presence in Newark, resulting in the loss of 307 jobs.
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Mars Wrigley exited Newark after 86 years, resulting in the loss of 307 jobs. Operations in Hackettstown were set to continue.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
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What happened
Mars Wrigley, the manufacturer of M&M's, is closing its Newark office. The move will result in the cutting of 307 positions.
Coverage from NJ.com, the Bergen Record, and NJBIZ emphasizes the duration of the company's tenure in the city and the specific job loss count. The New Jersey Business & Industry Association frames the exit as part of broader departure trends within the state.
While the Newark office is closing, WRNJ Radio reports that operations in Hackettstown will continue.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 44d ago.
Coverage (5)
- M&M's maker Mars Wrigley exits Newark after 86 years NJ.com · 47d ago
- Mars Snacking to close Newark office, affecting 307 employees; Hackettstown operations to continue WRNJ Radio · 47d ago
- M&M candy maker Mars Wrigley to leave Newark, cutting 307 jobs Bergen Record · 47d ago
- Sweet Sorrow: Mars Wrigley Leaving Newark to Continue NJ Departure Woes New Jersey Business & Industry Association · 47d ago
- Mars Wrigley leaving Newark, cutting 307 jobs (updated) NJBIZ · 47d ago
Questions people are asking
How many jobs are being cut?
307 employees are affected by the closure of the Newark office.
How long has Mars Wrigley been in Newark?
The company is exiting the city after 86 years.
Are all New Jersey operations closing?
No; according to WRNJ Radio, operations in Hackettstown will continue.
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