In this era of bearded hipster chocolatiers and high-dollar, single-origin bars, the Whitman’s Sampler is a rare untouched relic of pre-food obsessed America. A decidedly outdated-looking faux ...

Tucked inside their Whitman’s Sampler boxes—a rectangular package of assorted chocolate treats—were handwritten notes of support from the women working the factory’s conveyor belts.

As Valentine’s Day arrives, so does the annual frenzy to buy or gift the classic Russell Stover and Whitman’s Sampler chocolate boxes that come in under $12 or so at Walgreens, CVS ...

One is made by Russell Stover, the other the classic Whitman’s Sampler (which, incidentally, are owned by the same company). It sets you back about $7.99 at Walgreen’s or your oh-geez-is-it ...

One is made by Russell Stover, the other the classic Whitman's Sampler (which, incidentally, are owned by the same company). It sets you back about $7.99 at Walgreen's or your oh-geez-is-it-really ...

Dworsky showed us two different boxes of candy to explain further. One of the boxes is a Whitman's Sampler, which is about 10 inches tall and just over 9 inches wide. It has 11 pieces of candy ...

As Valentine's Day arrives, so does the annual frenzy to buy or gift the classic Russell Stover and Whitman's Sampler chocolate boxes that come in under $12 or so at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and ...