Shoppers spot ‘legendary' Coca-Cola bottles back in stores 12 years after being discontinued in the UK
The iconic 'Share a Coke' campaign has made its comeback and has already been spotted at Home Bargains.
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One customer posted the nostalgic find on Instagram page New Food Spotter UK, with a video showing big 1.75l bottles of Coca-Cola 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 campaigns.
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 Australia, 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 were raving over the company's version of one of the world's most recognisable drinks as it lands in UK stores for the first time.
Its Bacardi & Coca-Cola 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% alcohol by volume (ABV).
The news comes after the drinks giant recently released pre-mixed 330ml cans of Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola Cherry which available to purchase in Tesco.
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 Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
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