A McDonald's Happy Meal with chicken nuggets. The chain is now offering Fish McBites.(Photo: BILL PARRISH PHOTOGRAPHY PR NEWSWIRE)Story HighlightsMcdonald's creates a Happy Meal with Fish McBitesThe option runs through March, to coincide with LentThe company uses limited-time offers to try to boost businessNEW YORK (AP) — McDonald's says it is offering its first new Happy Meal in a decade: Fish McBites.The world's biggest hamburger chain said Fish McBites will be widely available at U.S. restaurants starting this week through March, to coincide with Lent. The Happy Meals will come with seven pieces of Fish McBites, French fries, apple slices and a drink.The company announced last month that Fish McBites would be sold on the standard menu in three sizes — snack (10 pieces), regular (15 pieces) and shareable (30 pieces).Fish McBites, which are fried pieces of fish, will use the same Alaskan cod used in the fast-food chain's Filet-O-Fish sandwich.The launch marks the start of what McDonald's says is a bigger pipeline of new limited-time offers for the year ahead.By adding more variety to its menu, the company is hoping it can fend off intensifying competition and tempt customers to eat out more at a time when many are being more careful about their spending.Brian Irwin, director of marketing for McDonald's USA, said Fish McBites are a twist on the popular Chicken McBites that were introduced as a limited-time offer last year. He said the company thought they would work well in Happy Meals because there's a "fun, poppable" aspect to them. McDonald's sells more Happy Meals with Chicken McNuggets than hamburgers or cheeseburgers, he said — because there's something about dipping the nuggets in sauces that kids like.Additionally, Irwin said the company's internal research showed that moms wanted more seafood options on the menu.Although the Fish McBites will…

Gannett and USA TODAY headquarters in McLean, Va.(Photo: Jacquelyn Martin, AP)Story HighlightsGannett posted earnings of 44 cents a share, vs. 49 cents a year earlierExcluding special items, earnings were 89 cents vs. 72 centsRevenue was $1.52 billion, vs. $1.39 billion in the quarter in 2011Gannett, the media and marketing company that owns USA TODAY, said Monday that greater broadcasting and digital ad sales drove its revenue higher, and reported fourth-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street expectations.The company, based in McLean, Va., said it earned $103.1 million, or 44 cents per diluted share, in the quarter, vs. $116.9 million, or 49 cents, a year earlier. Excluding special items, the company said fourth-quarter profit amounted to 89 cents a share vs. 72 cents a year earlier, up 23.6%. Wall Street had expected 88 cents.Net operating revenue totaled $1.52 billion, vs. $1.39 billion in the 2011 quarter.Shares of Gannett closed Monday at $18.51, down $1.33, or 6.7%. "For the year, we achieved our first year-over-year increase in companywide revenue since 2006," Gannett CEO Gracia Martore said. "During the fourth quarter and for the full year, our broadcasting business delivered record revenue and profitability."Local publishing circulation revenue in the U.S. also increased for the third-consecutive quarter, she said.For all 2012, Gannett earned $1.79 per diluted share, vs. $1.89 in 2011. Revenue rose 2.2% to $5.35 billion.Quarterly operating revenue for the publishing unit - the company's largest business segment - rose 3.7% to $1.04 billion. Higher circulation revenue - up 16.8% - stemming from the rollout of the "all access content subscription model" helped offset a decline in advertising revenue. Advertising revenue fell to $657.5 million from $670.7 million in the fourth quarter a year earlier.Benefiting from higher political ad spending, the broadcasting unit's operating revenue jumped 43.9% to $287.5 million in the quarter. Television…

Target is discounting Sharp's 70-inch LED Smart HDTV in select stores and online starting Sunday for $1,999.99, down from $2499.99(Photo: Sharp Electronics)Story HighlightsThe big game leads to big TV salesNot all sets are bargain-pricedConsumers opting for bigger screensConsumers making a play for a new TV in advance of the Super Bowl will need to be as savvy as a quarterback.Commercials and newspaper ads touting big screens for the big game began even before the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers earned their way into the Feb. 3 matchup in New Orleans. The week before the Super Bowl is the third most popular for TV buying — behind Black Friday week and the week following Black Friday.Yes, there are bargains to be had, but TV buying is a different game than during the annual Black Friday deal deluge. Some models may actually be priced higher than they were weeks or months ago. "The ads are so prevalent and eye-catching it seems that everything is on sale. What was really surprising was that there are more products that actually increase in price" leading up to the Super Bowl, says Andrew Mahon, vice president of marketing for buying assistance site ShopAdvisor. REVIEWED.COM: Is TV quality surpassing human appreciation?[1]REVIEWED.COM: 4K TVs - to love or hate?[2]Using ShopAdvisor.com[3]'s price watchlist functions, Mahon tracked 18 popular TVs from a variety of manufacturers, sizes 32 inches to 65 inches. The prices on five sets have dropped since December, but seven went up, he says. ShopAdvisor's smartphone app helps you track prices of products such as TVs.(Photo: ShopAdvisor)Users can set price alerts on various models using the ShopAdvisor website or smartphone apps. "If you just want a big TV and you are not particular about the model, then you are going to get a good deal. If you…