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On March 20, 2024, Mars hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate an investment of over $70 million in its Hackettstown site that includes the opening of a Research and Development Innovation Studio, along with manufacturing efficiencies and advancements in food safety in the Hackettstown factory.
Jul 17, 2026

Mars Wrigley leaving Newark, cutting 307 jobs (updated)

Mars Wrigley will eliminate 307 jobs as it leaves its Newark headquarters, consolidating key corporate functions in Chicago.

Novartis is a Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company that has its U.S. headquarters in East Hanover.
Jul 7, 2026

Novartis cutting 322 more jobs at NJ headquarters (updated)

Novartis will cut 322 jobs at its East Hanover headquarters, marking the fourth round of New Jersey layoffs this year.

Merck's headquarters in Rahway
Jun 2, 2026

Merck to cut 88 jobs at Rahway headquarters

Merck will eliminate 88 jobs at its Rahway headquarters as part of a multiyear restructuring and cost-cutting initiative.

Artificial Intelligence in Data Analysis
Jun 1, 2026

AI workforce cuts fail to boost returns, Gartner study finds

Gartner study finds 80% of billion-dollar companies deploying AI have cut jobs, yet workforce reductions showed little correlation with stronger returns.

Johnson & Johnson's New Brunswick corporate campus
May 29, 2026

J&J cutting 56 jobs at New Brunswick HQ

The layoffs at the pharmaceutical giant come amid plans to separate Johnson & Johnson's orthopedic business.

Acme Markets
May 26, 2026

Acme Edgewater supermarket closure prompts 115 layoffs

Acme Markets will close its Edgewater supermarket in Bergen County this summer after losing its lease, leading to 115 job cuts.

Novartis is a Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company that has its U.S. headquarters in East Hanover.
May 26, 2026

Novartis cutting more jobs at East Hanover HQ (updated)

Swiss drugmaker Novartis will eliminate 76 jobs at its East Hanover headquarters as the company continues a global restructuring effort.

Ware Malcomb provided interior architecture and design services for Amicus Therapeutic's new, 27,200-square-foot global headquarters located in downtown Princeton. PHOTO: CHRIS LO BUE
May 13, 2026

BioMarin cuts 58 jobs at Amicus HQ in Princeton

The layoffs at Amicus Therapeutics’ Princeton headquarters follow BioMarin's recent $4.8 billion acquisition of the biotech.

DoubleTree by Hilton
May 8, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton closing Somerset hotel & conference center (updated)

DoubleTree by Hilton will close its Somerset hotel and conference center in August, impacting 90 employees at the Atrium Drive site.

Danone North America brands Silk and So Delicious
May 7, 2026

Danone North America to close South Jersey plant, cut 114 jobs

The dairy products giant will shutter a South Jersey facility as part of a broader manufacturing consolidation strategy.

Fulton Bank is headquartered in Lancaster, Pa.
May 4, 2026

Fulton cuts 95 Parsippany jobs after Blue Foundry acquisition

Fulton Bank will cut the positions in Parsippany after acquiring Blue Foundry Bank in a $243 million deal, citing redundancies as integration moves forward.

Meal kit delivery concept
May 1, 2026

FreshRealm to cut 637 jobs in New Jersey after bankruptcy filing

FreshRealm fresh food manufacturer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company is restructuring by transferring Blue Apron meal kit production to Misfits Market and has secured $63 million in financing to maintain operations during the process.