Abstract: The disclosed subject matter pertains to dispensing assemblies and containers fitted with the same. In accordance with the disclosed subject matter there is disclosed a connector for connecting to a spout attachable to a container, the connector is configured with a spout engaging portion and a cover engaging portion, the cover engaging portion is configured to engage with a re-closable cover. One of the spout engaging portion and the spout comprising an arresting portion, and the other of the spout engaging portion and the spout comprising a first radial locking projection and a second radial locking projection, both configured for engaging with the arresting portion in a first coupling stage where the first radial locking projection detachably engages the arresting portion, and a second coupling stage where the second radial locking projection fixedly engages the arresting portion.