UPDATE 3-Rite Aid posts loss, explores refinancing options
* Q4 shr loss $0.14 ex-items vs Wall St. loss view $0.105
* Sees fiscal 2010 sales $26.3 bln-$26.7 bln
* Sees fiscal 2010 shr loss $0.26 -$0.53
* In talks to refinance credit line
* Shares up 5 cents, or 12.8 percent (Adds CEO and analyst comments, byline; updates stock move)
By Aarthi Sivaraman
NEW YORK, April 2 (Reuters) - Rite Aid Corp (RAD.N: 株価, 企業情報, レポート) posted a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss as it booked a big charge and shoppers curtailed spending, and the No. 3 U.S. drugstore chain said it is exploring refinancing options for its credit line.
The company, which has posted losses for seven straight quarters now, forecast another loss for the current fiscal year on Thursday, as it tries to reduce debt, keep a tight lid on expenses and overhaul its performance. 続く...
