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Samsung laying off hundreds amid U.S. headquarters move to Plano
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from NBC DFW
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics is laying off hundreds amid the move of its U.S. headquarters to Plano. According to an email from the company, 739 employees are being laid off or given relocation offers in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., the former location of Samsung Electronics America’s head
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Key takeaway According to an email from the company, 739 employees are being laid off or given relocation offers in Englewood Cliffs, N.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The impact of Samsung's layoffs on the North Texas job market will be closely watched, particularly in the city of Plano where the company is establishing its new U.S. headquarters. While the creation of a new headquarters in Plano is a significant economic development win for the region, the layoffs of at least 100 people in Plano may temper some of the enthusiasm. The move is also likely to have implications for local schools, including those in the Plano Independent School District, as families affected by the layoffs may need to adjust to new economic realities. As the transition is expected to be complete by the end of the year, it will be important to monitor how the company's presence in Plano evolves and how it affects the local community, including the nearby cities of Fort Worth and the rest of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
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What is this story about? South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics is laying off hundreds amid the move of its U.S. headquarters to Plano. According to an email from the company, 739 employees are being laid off or given relocation offers in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., the former location of Samsung Electronics America’s head
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