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Shoppers spot ‘legendary’ Coca-Cola bottles back in stores 12 years after being discontinued in the UK

Published on April 23, 2025 at 01:47 PM

COCA-COLA fans are fizzing with excitement after spotting a “legendary” range of bottles back in shops – more than a decade after it was last seen.

The iconic and has already been spotted at .

Under Embargo Until Wednesday 26th of March 17.00 GMT, 26th March 2025, LONDON : Coca-Cola is bringing back its legendary "Share a Coke" campaign, offering fresh brand experiences and inviting a new generation to experience the magic of personalised connection. In 2013, the brand launched this first-of-its-kind campaign in the UK in which you could find your name in place of the logo – an industry-first in personalisation. Once again you will now be able to share a Coke with friends to celebrate your friendships and create memories that will last a lifetime., Did you know that 72 per cent of Gen Z seek authenticity and want to connect with real people in everything they do*? In a world where interactions online can feel momentary, sharing a Coke offers a tangible way to show you care. With this being the first time Gen Z will experience “Share A Coke”, the brand’s unique customisation platform will offer even more names to choose from, be it a nickname, surname or personal term of endearment, and the ability to add your own personal touch. If you can’t find your name in store, simply scan the QR code (on pack or point of sale), which will take you to the “Share a Coke” digital hub. Users can create a truly unique Coca-Cola pack to express appreciation for friends, family, and loved ones. It's a simple gesture that can strengthen connections., Alongside the much-loved name personalisations available, for the first time, Brits will be able to choose from a range of other nicknames and phrases around friendship, such as “My Bestie”, “My Bae”, “My Mate”, “My Fam” and “My Day One”., To celebrate the relaunch of “Share a Coke”, the brand has created the Share a Coke Memory Maker – an online digital experience that allows you to create memes with your friends and family while enjoying a refreshing Coca-Cola. Partnering with famous creators to create unique templates, you can make your own personalised videos using your own content., So how can you join the fun? Look for personalised Coca-Cola packs in store from May 1st and get ready to share the magic with your mates., Elodie Peribere Senior Marketing Director UK & Ireland at Coca-Cola says: “‘Share a Coke’ is about celebrating the magic of human connections, one personalised Coca-Cola pack at a time. Returning after its initial popularity in 2013, we’re excited to be able to give consumers more ways to connect over a Coca-Cola. Given the nation’s fondness for nicknames, Brits have the chance to personalise a can with a surname, term of affection or nickname of choice, meaning people can create something totally unique to them.", Follow Coca-Cola GB on social media be the first to hear when cans will be on shelf from May ., #ShareACoke #CocaCola #RealMagic
Coca-Cola has brought back an iconic campaign
Under Embargo Until Wednesday 26th of March 17.00 GMT, 26th March 2025, LONDON : Coca-Cola is bringing back its legendary "Share a Coke" campaign, offering fresh brand experiences and inviting a new generation to experience the magic of personalised connection. In 2013, the brand launched this first-of-its-kind campaign in the UK in which you could find your name in place of the logo – an industry-first in personalisation. Once again you will now be able to share a Coke with friends to celebrate your friendships and create memories that will last a lifetime., Did you know that 72 per cent of Gen Z seek authenticity and want to connect with real people in everything they do*? In a world where interactions online can feel momentary, sharing a Coke offers a tangible way to show you care. With this being the first time Gen Z will experience “Share A Coke”, the brand’s unique customisation platform will offer even more names to choose from, be it a nickname, surname or personal term of endearment, and the ability to add your own personal touch. If you can’t find your name in store, simply scan the QR code (on pack or point of sale), which will take you to the “Share a Coke” digital hub. Users can create a truly unique Coca-Cola pack to express appreciation for friends, family, and loved ones. It's a simple gesture that can strengthen connections., Alongside the much-loved name personalisations available, for the first time, Brits will be able to choose from a range of other nicknames and phrases around friendship, such as “My Bestie”, “My Bae”, “My Mate”, “My Fam” and “My Day One”., To celebrate the relaunch of “Share a Coke”, the brand has created the Share a Coke Memory Maker – an online digital experience that allows you to create memes with your friends and family while enjoying a refreshing Coca-Cola. Partnering with famous creators to create unique templates, you can make your own personalised videos using your own content., So how can you join the fun? Look for personalised Coca-Cola packs in store from May 1st and get ready to share the magic with your mates., Elodie Peribere Senior Marketing Director UK & Ireland at Coca-Cola says: “‘Share a Coke’ is about celebrating the magic of human connections, one personalised Coca-Cola pack at a time. Returning after its initial popularity in 2013, we’re excited to be able to give consumers more ways to connect over a Coca-Cola. Given the nation’s fondness for nicknames, Brits have the chance to personalise a can with a surname, term of affection or nickname of choice, meaning people can create something totally unique to them.", Follow Coca-Cola GB on social media be the first to hear when cans will be on shelf from May ., #ShareACoke #CocaCola #RealMagic
‘Share a Coke' was originally launched in 2013 and has returned with a new spin
Three friends toasting with personalized Coca-Cola cans at a funfair.
Cans will have a wider range of names and be customisable this summer

One customer posted the nostalgic find on page New Food Spotter UK, with a video showing big 1.75l bottles of going for £1.99 – that’s 50p cheaper than the usual £2.49 retail price.

The same clip also showed 330ml cans selling for just 65p each.

Printed on the back of each can were popular names including Billie, Stephen, Louise, Henry and Charlie, bringing back memories of the original viral campaign.

First launched in 2013, the “Share a Coke”; bottles featured personalised names on the label, replacing the brand logo with names of friends and family.

Now, more than a decade later, they’re back – and Coke has brought the campaign into 2025 with even more names and phrases to collect.

The return also includes nicknames and terms of endearment like “My Bestie”;, “My Bae”;, “My Mate”; and “My Day One”;.

Shoppers can even scan a QR code on packs to create their very own personalised virtual Coca-Cola can, thanks to a digital tool called Coke Memory Maker.

The feature lets users generate memes and videos with mates – all part of Coke’s push to connect a new generation to one of its most iconic .

And while it’s officially rolling out nationwide now, shoppers at Home Bargains are already bagging them.

As always with in-store stock, it can vary by location – so it’s worth checking your nearest branch if you want to snap one up.

When “Share a Coke”; was first rolled out in , using the top names at the time, it quickly soared in popularity.

It then was rolled out to over 80 countries – and the re-launch will be another global campaign.

Earlier this week, Coca-Cola fans as it lands in UK stores for the first time.

Its Bacardi & ready-to-drink beverage, which is a take on the famed Cuba Libre cocktail, is available now across major supermarkets.

Cuba Libres are usually made with Bacardi Rum, Coca-Cola, and lime, and the beverage maker hopes its pre-mixed drink will achieve the same taste as a freshly made cocktail.

The 250ml cans have an RRP of £2.30 and are 5%by volume (ABV).

The news comes after the drinks giant recently released which available to purchase in .

Remember to compare prices

It is important go always shop around when buying items as you might find a cheaper alternative at another store.

Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price.

Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal.

A quick scan on the Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for.

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