Samsung Electronics has laid off more than 800 U.S. consumer electronics workers as it moves Samsung Electronics America from Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, to Plano, Texas. The cuts, confirmed by Samsung to Reuters on Sunday, affect the display, mobile, and consumer-electronics divisions. They follow Samsung announcing record revenue and profits from its semiconductor division, fuelled by demand for AI chips. Samsung says it wants to bring its U.S. consumer-electronics operation closer to its other Texas offices and facilitate collaboration between its various business units. Separately, around 100 employees at SEA's Plano office, including workers from the company's mobile division, were also dismissed, according to a person familiar with the matter cited by Reuters.How Samsung's Shift of Headquarters Affected US Job CutsSamsung has confirmed the number of layoffs to Reuters, but there are still discrepancies to iron out. The firm confirmed that 739 of the jobs lost in the shake-up were located at its New Jersey headquarters, which is set to close as part of the corporate move. Another 100 or so jobs at SEA’s existing office in Plano, Texas, were affected, including positions in the mobile division.About The AuthorAshna is a content writer who focuses on making everyday choices easier and smarter. With a strong eye for detail and a natural sense of what works in real life, she creates content that feels honest, relatable, and genuinely helpful. She is a geek for writing stories around fashion, beauty, and influential products, while bringing the same depth and detail in reviewing tech products and gadgets of day-to-day use.