The Rike-Kumler was established in Dayton in 1853. David L. Rike and his associates started their venture near Third Street and Main downtown.??The business started when the firm of Prugh, Joyce & Rike was formed. This organization continued for a short time until the retirement of Joyce. Prugh & Rike continued for a few years until Prugh decided to go into the wholesale business while Rike took the retail. Following WWII, Rike's opened several suburban locations. In 1982, it was merged with Cincinnati-based??Shillito???s. In 1986, that store became part of the Lazarus chain.
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