Mars Wrigley to Cut Hundreds of Jobs Amid HQ Move to Chicago

WHO:

NY Post - Mars Wrigley, a division of Mars Incorporated, is involved in the job cuts and relocation.

Fox Business - Michele Siekerka, CEO of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), commented on the job losses.

WHAT:

Fox Business - Mars Wrigley will lay off 307 workers as it relocates its headquarters.

Fox Business - The company will eliminate jobs at its Newark headquarters by mid-October.

Fox Business - Mars Wrigley has spent $100 million to expand its facility in Chicago.

Fox Business - Mars Wrigley will sunset the Newark Market Hub for Mars Snacking Associates by December 2027.

WHERE:

Fox Business - The headquarters is moving from Newark, New Jersey, to Chicago, Illinois.

Fox Business - Mars Wrigley will continue to operate its manufacturing facility in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

WHEN:

Fox Business - The layoffs will occur by mid-October.

Fox Business - The Newark Market Hub will be closed by December 2027.

WHY:

Fox Business - The relocation and job cuts are part of a broader strategy to position Mars Snacking for long-term growth and strengthen operations in key locations across North America.

Fox Business - NJBIA indicated that the departure of high-profile companies signals a need for New Jersey to improve its business climate.

HOW:

Fox Business - Mars Wrigley submitted a WARN filing with the state of New Jersey regarding the job cuts.

(UPDATED July 21, 2026 00:14 UTC)

Mars Wrigley, a division of Mars Incorporated, is set to lay off 307 workers as it relocates its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to Chicago, Illinois, with layoffs expected by mid-October. The company has invested $100 million to expand its facility in Chicago and plans to close the Newark Market Hub for Mars Snacking Associates by December 2027. Michele Siekerka, CEO of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, commented that the loss of such high-profile companies highlights the need for New Jersey to enhance its business climate.