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Iconic candymaker to lay off hundreds, move US headquarters out of New Jersey
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articleMars Wrigley signaled it will lay off hundreds of workers as it relocates its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to an expanded facility in Chicago.
The candymaker, which is a division of Mars Incorporated, has a brand portfolio including M&M's, Snickers, Milky Way, Twix and Skittles.
The move comes after the company spent $100 million to expand its footprint in Chicago, where its global headquarters is now located.
"This decision is part of our broader strategy to position Mars Snacking for long-term growth and strengthen our operations in key locations across North America."
(Kevin Carter/Getty Images)In June, Samsung announced it would relocate its corporate headquarters from Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, to Texas this year.