C&K Market, Inc. is a family-owned company based in Brookings, Oregon. In 2013, the company was 29th on the "Top 50 Small Cha ... ins & Independents" in the country. In 2012, the Portland Business Journal ranked the company as the healthiest employer with 1,500+ employees in the state of Oregon. Operators of several retail banners, C&K Market spans much of Oregon and Northern California. Their flagship retail banner is Ray's Food Place, a full-service grocery store that emphasizes quality fresh products with a local flair. The Shop Smart banner emphasizes convenience and value, while the C&K Market banner is focused on serving small communities, in a unique limited assortment format. The home office and headquarters of C&K Market, Inc. has been in Oregon's "banana belt" of Brookings since 1956. Located approximately five miles north of the California border and the majestic redwood groves, Brookings lies along the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway where residents and tourists enjoy a temperate climate and incredible ocean views year-round. read more