Mars Wrigley is planning a major shift in its U.S. operations, with the candymaker set to move its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to an expanded site in Chicago. The change marks the end of the company’s headquarters presence in Newark.
According to the filing, Mars Wrigley submitted a WARN notice indicating that 307 jobs will be cut at the Newark headquarters. WARN notices are typically used to alert workers and local officials about significant layoffs or workplace closures.
The move ties the company’s headquarters transition to a larger Chicago facility, signaling a consolidation of corporate operations. While the filing points to job losses in New Jersey, the report centers on the relocation itself and the company’s exit from Newark.
The development is a notable change for one of the best-known names in candy and snacks. It also adds to the broader trend of large companies reshaping office footprints and concentrating operations in selected hubs.
