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Abercrombie & Fitch is setting its sights on Chinese teens in a new partnership with China's online giant.   The retailer will start selling its namesake brand and Abercrombie kids line on Alibaba Group's Tmall website, starting on July 26. Tmall, which is China's largest consumer website for brands and retailers, has carried Abercrombie's Hollister brand since 2014.  

Destination XL Group has a new way to connect with its loyal shoppers.   The menswear retailer launched its first mobile app — a move that will help it engage shoppers whether they are on-the-go or in-store. Designed with mobile commerce provider PredictSpring, the app will help Destination XL create a more modern shopping experience.  

A clothing brand know for its "radical transparency" is putting down roots in its hometown.   Everlane will open its first permanent brick-and-mortar location, in San Francisco. The opening date hasn't been announced yet, but the company has posted a variety of available jobs, including "flagship store leader," on its website.  The storefront, on Valencia Street in the city's Mission District, is already identified with the brand's "100% Human"  tagline.   

Gymboree Corp. is "right-sizing" its store footprint.  

Eddie Bauer LLC could be for sale.   The retailer has hired investment banks Guggenheim Partners LLC and Financo LLC to explore strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, Reuters reported. The debt-laden company is seeking relief from a $225 million term loan due in 2020 and $200 million revolving credit line that comes due in 2019, the report said.  

Made-to-measure menswear brand Indochino continues its expansion from the Web into physical retail.       

lululemon athletica is thinking outside its core athleisure category.   

Walmart is buying the hot men's clothing company Bonobos for $310 million in cash.    The move is in keeping with Walmart's recent efforts to beef up its online offerings and widen its appeal by buying digitally native brands that target millennials and younger consumers. Founded online in 2007, Bonobos has expanded its assortment over the years and has also opened 35 brick-and-mortar stores ("Guideshops"). It also has a partnership with Nordstrom.   

Gymboree has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.    The retailer announced the filing, which had been expected, on Monday morning. The chain said it has partnered with AlixPartners to assist with turnaround efforts.   

An online clothing brand best known for its signature shirts that are designed to be worn untucked is going to open at Mall of America, in Bloomington, Minnesota.    Untuckit will open a 1,300-sq.-ft. outpost  at the giant mall this fall. It will be the company's first store in Minnesota, and carry shirts for both men and women.