From mirror staff report
A local couple who found love while working at Walmart will be VIP guests at the blue carpet premiere of the retailer’s “Add to Heart” campaign, a 23-part shoppable RomCommerce series, on Thursday. is.
Wendy and Rashiem Bowmaster are Walmart employees from the Altoona area who connected through the Throne of Glass series in a Walmart break room, and a friendship that blossomed into a relationship. After dating in 2020, the couple had a daughter named after the book’s main character, got engaged, bought a house, and got married in 2021.
In New York, the Bowmasters will join several other real-life couples who have brought their love stories to life in the aisles of Walmart. They can explore the sights and sounds of the city and attend commercial series premieres.
This shoppable series follows New York designer Jessica as she returns to her hometown for the holidays. After losing her luggage during her trip, she visits her local Walmart, where she meets her old girlfriend, Javi. Between the town’s festivals, decorations, and shopping, they begin to shine again.
After the premiere, the first part of the shoppable series will be available on TikTok, Roku, and YouTube starting December 2nd. Viewers will be able to purchase more than 330 products, from furniture to Christmas decorations, while watching the romance unfold. Fashion for all cast members.
“Add to Heart” is a first-of-its-kind shoppable commercial series featuring products at the top of their holiday wishlists, allowing customers to seamlessly watch, shop, and immerse themselves in each scene. , Walmart said in a news release.