# Collaborative Retailer Ice Creams The Baskin-Robbins x Mitsukoshi Ice Creams are Here for Spring By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-04-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-x-mitsukoshi References: [soranews24](https://soranews24.com/2025/05/01/baskin-robbins-teams-up-with-japans-oldest-department-store-for-brand-new-traditional-ice-cream-flavor/) & [prtimes.jp](https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002914.000008372.html)  The [Baskin-Robbins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/31-enjoy-spring-promotion) x Mitsukoshi ice creams have been created by the ice cream brand and the oldest department store in Japan to provide shoppers with the perfect option to try out this spring. The new ice creams will be offered via the [Baskin-Robbins pop-up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-national-strawberry-month) that's opening inside the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi location and includes the [Kuromitsu Nihonbashi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handy-melts-matcha) Mitarashi ice cream. This offers a thick brown sugar flavor, while the Teal Brilliant Mixed Berry ice cream will provide a lighter, berry-forward flavor experience. The Baskin-Robbins x Mitsukoshi ice creams are also arriving alongside the Basking-Robbins Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi sundaes that are crafted with flagship desserts sourced from the retailer. A collection of merch has also been created to celebrate the collaboration, which shoppers can pick up from the pop-up starting May 6, 2025. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 40% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collaborative Pop-up Experiences:** Retailers are increasingly using pop-up collaborations to create unique, ephemeral shopping experiences that drive customer engagement and exclusivity. - **Heritage-inspired Flavors:** Ice cream flavors inspired by local heritage ingredients offer a new frontier in flavor innovation and cultural storytelling. - **Merchandising Collaborations:** Collaborative merchandise collections represent a strategic opportunity to expand brand reach and create collectible items that appeal to souvenir-seeking consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Innovations in ice cream flavors and collaborative offerings are reshaping consumer taste preferences and driving new product development in the sector. - **Retail:** Collaborations between department stores and food brands are transforming the retail environment by blending dining with shopping adventures. - **Merchandising:** The cross-industry creation of branded merchandise opens up opportunities for businesses to leverage brand partnerships for greater consumer engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Regional Springtime Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springtime-kanmidokoro.md) - [Floral Springtime Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/31-enjoy-spring-promotion.md) - [Summertime Anime Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-japan-pokmon.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-macarons.md) - [Monstrous Anime Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskin-robbins-x-pokmon.md) - [Anime-Collaborative Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-japan.md) - [Video Game Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-x-baskinrobbins.md) - [Branded Ice Cream Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happiness-box-ice-cream-set.md) - [Monster-Themed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-okashina-okashina-halloween.md)