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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.

Merck headquarters in Rahway
Feb 23, 2026

Merck restructures Human Health into 2 units

The pharma will split the division into one for oncology and another for Specialty, Pharma & Infectious Diseases, appointing new executives to support its expanding pipeline.

Rider University
Feb 10, 2026

Rider University earns state approval amid recovery

Amid efforts to shore up its finances, the NJ SAA clearance preserving veteran education benefits comes ahead of a key accreditation review this spring.

Warehouse with trucks
Jan 13, 2026

STG Logistics files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The New Jersey-born firm seeks to cut debt, raise up to $150 million in new capital and navigate a historic freight downturn.

In August 2023, Cherry Hill-based TD Bank announced it would upgrade hundreds of stores over the next several years as part of its Next Generation (NextGen) Store Program.
Dec 18, 2025

TD Bank restructures regions, puts New Jersey in Mid-Atlantic

The Mount Laurel-based financial institution is realigning its Mid-South operations into two segments and has named two longtime bank executives to lead each metro.

Starbucks coffee shop
Sep 29, 2025

Starbucks to close 5 New Jersey stores amid restructuring

The coffee giant will shutter locations nationwide that it deems fall short of the company’s standards or lack a path to financial performance.

Stethoscope and money
Sep 26, 2025

CEO: Heights University Hospital may cut non-essential services

Dr. Nizar Kifaieh said the Jersey City facility will need to pursue such a plan if it is unable to secure state or government financial support.

Spirit Airlines operates out of Newark airport's Terminal B.
Sep 2, 2025

Spirit Airlines files Chapter 11 bankruptcy – again

The company emerged from the previous process in March. However, "it has become clear that there is much more work to be done,” said Dave Davis, president and CEO.

One of Walmart’s main hubs is located in Sunnyvale, Calif.
May 28, 2025

Walmart to cut 187 more corporate jobs in Hoboken

The retail giant continues to restructure, with plans to eliminate another 187 positions this summer that will affect tech, e-commerce and advertising teams.

Rite Aid first filed for bankruptcy in October 2023.
May 6, 2025

Rite Aid files for second bankruptcy in 18 months; will cut NJ, PA jobs (updated)

Since its initial Chapter 11 filing, the retail pharmacy has closed more than 500 pharmacies nationwide, including three dozen locations in New Jersey.

Bristol Myers Squibb has two sites in Lawrenceville. -BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB
Feb 6, 2025

Bristol Myers Squibb kicks off $2B cost-cutting campaign

The move comes less than a year after the company attempted to save $1.5 billion through the layoff of some 2,200 employees.