<p>C&K Market Inc. is planning to sell its pharmacies by mid-November to focus on operating its grocery business exclusively. Currently, C&K owns 13 pharmacies that operate as Pharmacy Express, Tiffany’s Drugs, and Chetco Pharmacy & Gifts in communities in southern Oregon and Northern California, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “In a move to strengthen our operations, we plan to focus exclusively on our core business of operating community grocery stores,” said Gregory L. Sandeno, president of C&K Market. “We’re known for our friendly service. We plan to build on that and implement strategies to increase our value proposition.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The company operates 65 grocery stores under the banners of C&K Market, a Yachats, OR based community market, Ray’s Food Place, Shop Smart, and LoBuck$. These stores feature a wide selection of groceries with fresh produce, bulk foods, and many organic choices.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> How will C&K Market fare in the grocery business?<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Stay tuned to AndNowUKnow for more continuing coverage on C&K Market.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.ckmarket.com/StoreLocator/AboutRetailers_S.las?S=" target="_new"> C&K Market</a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
